Other – Heredia Therapy Group

By J.D. King AMFT Panic and anxiety attacks seem to be an all-to-common symptom in clients seeking out therapy, especially after surviving a deadly pandemic for two and a half years. Emergency rooms have been inundated with patients coming in thinking they are having heart attacks or strokes, demanding to be seen while sometimes causing a scene due to the intensity and unfamiliarity of the symptoms that they are experiencing. Often, in these situations, what the patient is experiencing is what will forev[...]

20 Mar 2023

Other, Uncategorized

Anyone Else’s Sleep Running its Own Show Lately?

By: Sarah Bautista LMFT There are a lot of reasons sleep can evade us in our day to day. From being off routines, to what we eat, stress, our thoughts, anxiety, environment, etc.-a lot can come up. We know sleep is an important part of maintaining our physical, mental and emotional well-being. Getting quality sleep allows our body to recharge and restore itself which in turn generates better self-control, focus, emotional regulation, decision-making, endurance, etc. So, if you’re looking to improve t[...]

06 Mar 2023

Other, Our Therapy Services, Uncategorized

Attendance in Therapy

By: Veronica Salcido-Rodriguez AMFT Therapy consists of a lot of different pieces that come together in a weekly one hour session. One of the most important pieces is that of attendance and consistency. Therapy is interesting in that you talk to someone once a week for about an hour over a period of time. Over that time you hopefully form a connection with your therapist, open up and express your feelings, work towards your goal, and heal from wounds. It can be a difficult but also wonderful journey[...]

06 Feb 2023

Other, Social Issues

Self Care

By: Cesar Brijandez LMFT Self-care was a term I first heard while I worked on my bachelor’s degree at the university. I didn’t really pay too close attention to the term. I merely thought is was going on vacation a couple times per year. As I look at the term Self-Care, it encompasses a myriad of activities. The APA defines self-care as providing adequate attention to one’s own physical and psychological wellness. When do we have time for self-care? We may not have too much time, but it is necessar[...]

03 Jan 2022

Other, Spirituality

New Year…

By Diana Ibarra AMFT With the start of the New Year, I, like others, have thought about what my New Year's resolutions would be. I began scrolling through old pictures of myself to see what I could do to better myself. This only caused me to compare myself to who I was before the pandemic. For most of last year, I kept telling myself that I needed to get back to my pre-pandemic self; I assume I was not the only one. It made me sad to look back at who I used to be and what parts of myself had changed. It[...]

22 Nov 2021

Other

What if I Don’t Like My Therapist?

By Evelia Saucedo, MS, AMFT Making a connection with your therapist is essential. Sometimes, it may take two to three sessions to figure out if the therapist is a fit for you, and in some cases, you will know from day one. Connection to your therapist is essential because it will determine your treatment level and comfort, and progress. If you struggle to make a connection, chances are you will not be comfortable or even trust your therapist. You don’t have to stay with the therapist if you are not com[...]

15 Nov 2021

Other, Spirituality

Writing Your Heart Out!

by: Veronica Salcido-Rodriguez One of my favorite homework strategies in therapy is to Journal. When people think of journaling, they may think of a diary and think diaries are for teenage girls to express their feelings about a crush. While that may true, journaling or a diary can also be so much more than that, and I believe it is. A journal can be the place where you can write about sadness, anger, happiness, or any thought you may have or that you keep thinking about. It is a place where you can expre[...]

18 Oct 2021

Other

A letter to Caregivers

Written by: VERONICA SALCIDO RODRIGUEZ, MA Being the primary caregiver to a person with Alzheimer’s or another dementia can be very difficult. It is a hard job seldom ask for but falls on the lap of the next to kin and closest loved one to the person who needs the care. Often, these responsibilities are an unplanned, yet a necessary part of life. Being a caregiver means that you care for the person you love the most and you watch them go through their own and sometimes heart wrenching difficulties and t[...]

04 Oct 2021

Other

A Bridge to Change

Written by: JEAN PIERRE BRAVO, MA The therapy process can easily be compared to a bridge. Just like therapy, a bridge has a beginning, a middle and an end. We all face challenges throughout our lifespan and may encounter many bridges within our lifetime. There will be bridges that you can cross yourself, but there will be times when we need extra support and guidance to accomplish this task. As a mental health clinician my job is to guide my clients through the bridge that they are currently having challe[...]

20 Sep 2021

Other, Spirituality

Increasing Motivation

Written by: EVELIA SAUCEDO Motivation is a big contributor to accomplishing tasks and other things in our life. When motivation is low, we sometimes have tendencies to struggle with accomplishing tasks. Without a desire to do things, we fall back on having very little, to no drive in accomplishing goals. At times, we may feel energized and ready to embrace the tasks we set out for; however, once we attempt to get started, it becomes difficult to get there. It is important to set a purpose, in order to giv[...]