At our holistic practice based in Northeast Los Angeles, California in the Highland Park neighborhood, we work with many clients who want support processing traumatic events—both recent and from their more distant past. And while talk therapy can be helpful and certainly one component of therapy for those with trauma histories, research shows that other modalities can be more effective in treating trauma. One such somatic modality is EMDR.
Read MoreAt Highland Park Holistic Psychotherapy, we know that finding the right therapist can take time. This is especially true for those interested in seeking support for trauma. It’s important to work with a therapist who is knowledgeable about trauma and is mindful of how to support clients in a way that is both effective and safe.
Read MoreIn this blog, we share a few of the key benefits of online therapy for teens and how to get connected to a teen therapist in Los Angeles.
Read MoreWhen people think about starting therapy, they may think of sitting on a couch, one-on-one, with a therapist sitting across from them (or on a screen for a Telehealth video session from the comfort of a favorite recliner). And while many people first attend individual therapy, there’s another form of therapy that can be just as effective in reaching therapeutic goals.
Read MoreInterested in being an LGBTQ+ ally? Learn from an LGBTQ therapist how you can support the LGBTQ community all year. Learn more with LGBTQ+ therapy in Los Angeles, CA.
Read MoreWorking with an HSP therapist in Los Angeles will mean exploring your unique way of processing and navigating your internal and external worlds. This blog will explore what HSP-affirming therapy means to us and what it could look like.
Read MoreHighly Sensitive People experience the world in a unique way. In this latest blog post, we explore what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person, common traits among HSPs, and challenges these folks may experience on a daily basis.
Read MoreConcerned about your teen & their mental health? In this blog post, we share tips for parents who may have teens navigating anxiety, depression, & more.
Read MoreThe holidays can be a wonderful time of year filled with traditions and time spent with loved ones. It may also be a season of heightened stress, anxiety, and loneliness. In this blog, we explore how virtual therapy can be a supportive resource for the holiday season.
Read MoreSadness is an emotion we all experience, at least occasionally. So what’s the difference between being sad and being depressed? How can you tell the difference? We get into these questions and more in this blog post—read to learn more.
Read MoreWhen we think of anxiety we may have an idea of how that shows up or the symptoms that we may experience. In this blog, we share more subtle signs that someone is experiencing anxiety and strategies for how to navigate them.
Read MoreWhen experiencing anxiety, the mind and body can feel as if it’s buzzing with energy. There may even be a challenge to regulate and feel calm and centered. This could be a signal indicating your anxiety is taking over and activating your nervous system. In this blog, we share grounding practices that can help support your nervous system amidst anxiety.
Read MoreAnxiety is a common experience that many individuals navigate on a daily basis, regardless of age. However, with the last several years of the pandemic in addition to an ongoing mental health crisis among adolescents and teenagers, it’s important to understand how anxiety might show up and significantly impact the mental health and overall wellness of teenagers.
Read MoreIn this blog, we explore disenfranchised grief—what it is, how it can show up, and how to support a loved one (or yourself) through this experience.
Read MoreAnxiety about finances is a common experience and concern that clients want to work on in therapy. In this blog, we share some factors that can contribute to this anxiety and how to manage it.
Read MoreHave you ever experienced immense overwhelm in anticipation of an upcoming event or social activity? This is incredibly common but can be challenging and distressing when it happens often. Learn more about anticipatory anxiety and how to manage the experience.
Read MoreThere are many different theoretical approaches in the realm of psychotherapy. And while each approach has its own strengths and impactful techniques, Los Angeles psychotherapists may often choose one theory as their primary lens for their conceptualization of healing and their work with clients.
The experience of burnout can be magnified when your work takes place at home. That’s why we believe taking some incremental and intentional steps to manage stress and maintain consistent and meaningful self-care is the best way to prevent hitting a rock-bottom moment.
Read MoreWe asked one of our stress management experts in Los Angeles about the tips they consider to be both basic and essential for managing stress. Here are the top stress management tips they had to offer…
Read MoreGrief is a common human experience and yet it can feel incredibly complex and difficult to navigate. Learn about how creating a ritual can be a therapeutic way to honor your grief and loss.
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