Notes from our practice
Reflections from our psychologists on evaluation, development and the therapeutic process.
The Benefits of Online Therapy in Orange County
While online therapy may have been the only means to mental health care during the pandemic, it will continue to be a crucial resource in navigating the post-covid world.
Breath and Meditation Techniques for Teens and Adolescents | Orange County
OC Psychology Center helps teens and adolescents in the Irvine and Huntington Beach deal with depression and anxiety. Here’s one helpful approach to get through the trickier times.
Coping With Isolation - Finding Solutions in Orange County
No matter how long you’ve struggled with loneliness and the impact of social isolation, we want to help. This article is all about helping you learn how to cope with the stress of social isolation, as well as understand what causes it.
3 Tips for Coping with Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Now more than ever families throughout our neighborhoods in Orange County and the world are forced to sit with the discomfort of the unknown. The Corona Virus Pandemic is unprecedented and while society has been exhibiting great flexibility in adapting to the new status quo, the fact is we don’t know what’s going to happen next.
Is ADHD Causing Your Teen's Emotional Outbursts?
Life as a teenager can be pretty demanding. Keeping up grades, watching out for acne, managing a growing social reputation, and preparing for the grand adult transition can certainly take an emotional toll. Often teens with ADHD work extra hard to maintain focus and use appropriate behavior at school and work, which can lead to emotional “unloading” and attention dysregulation when they are home.
How To Help Orange County Teens with ADHD Be More Productive
When school is out, or the weekend is here, teens (particularly those with ADHD) tend to collapse into a puddle of poor productivity. Homework and chores fall low on their list of priorities – much lower than the beloved phone, social media, and video games.
How to Cope with ADHD - 5 Strategies to Use
Adulthood comes with its fair share of challenges: paying rent, finding or keeping work, raising children, staying healthy, and the list goes on and on. Although some people find ways to “make it work” and cope with the stressors of adult-ing, many people struggle. This is particularly true for folks with ADHD, as many adult responsibilities load on your ability to organize, focus, and be consistent.
Tips For Calming Teen Anxiety
Between getting good grades, building a social life, navigating technology and social media, and coping with the rapid changes that come with puberty, teens have a lot to deal with! Sometimes, the pressure becomes too much – and that’s when the anxiety takes over. Here at the OC Psychology Center, we know that when teens get overwhelmed with anxiety and worry, the entire family can be affected.
Do You Know the 5 Most Common Signs of Depression?
Depression is one of the most common health issues in the United States, and many people mistake it for something else: “I feel so tired and lethargic, I must need more sleep.” “I’ve lost my motivation, maybe I just need more coffee.” “My appetite has gone up/down, there must be something wrong with my stomach.” “My body aches all the time, I must be coming down with something.”
How Can I Help My Child Manage Anxiety?
Childhood anxiety is one of the most common reasons parents bring their children into our office here at the OC Psychology Center. Although accurate assessment and psychotherapeutic treatment are the most effective way to address pediatric anxiety symptoms, there are a number of things parents and siblings can do at home to help manage anxiety symptoms.
Orange County Anxiety Treatment Center
When you feel stressed and overwhelmed in life, your brain works overtime to try to keep up. Even everyday stressors such as paying bills, performing well at work, and keeping your family happy and healthy can certainly put you under a great deal of pressure.
5 Ways for Parents to Help Kids with ADHD Get More Done
As a parent, you may feel lost, overwhelmed, and unsure how to best help your child succeed academically. Your child may have a difficult time completing (or bringing home) their homework. They may struggle with staying on-task, frequently moving on to other activities before finishing their chores.