Therapy for Anxiety

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[...]

Relationships

When is Couple’s Therapy Not Effective?

By Evelia Saucedo, MS, AMFT Couple's treatment is not effective when the couple does not have the same goal of working on the relationship. For instance, if one partner is open to therapy and the other partner is not fully committed to treatment or when there is no honesty in the relationship, when there is domestic violence or when one of the partners has already checked out, according to Relationshipcounselinggroup.com (August 30, 2020). Sometimes, when one partner or both have individual difficulties,[...]

13 Dec 2021

Relationships

Breaking the Cycle

By: Manuel Cruz, MA LMFT Emotional reactivity can be defined as the tendency to experience frequent and intense emotional arousal. In relationships, this happens when one individual is triggered by the behavior or emotion of the other. This trigger causes a fierce emotion and subsequent reaction that fuels a relational cycle filled with conflict, blame, and hurt feelings that, over time, can cause a relationship to break down. An inability to regulate one’s emotions is at the root of negative emotional[...]

08 Nov 2021

Relationships

How to Help Your Child with Mental Health

Evelia Saucedo, AMFT Building a solid relationship with your children is essential, just as important for your children to have strong relationships with others. Other responsibilities will sometimes get in the way of spending time with your children; it is crucial to find the time and space to spend some time together, even during breakfast or dinner. Building the presence around your child will make a significant impact in helping them feel confident and develop resilience, according to caringforkids.c[...]

Our Therapy Services

Our Therapy Services: Therapy for Anxiety

THERAPY FOR ANXIETY Are you overwhelmed with stress or worry? Have your thoughts been racing through your head or keeping you up at night? Does anxiety keep you from resting, connecting, or doing the things that matter most? We want to help. Heredia Therapy Group offers therapy for anxiety for kids and adults because no one should have to struggle alone. Anxiety is an incredibly common problem, and thankfully it is also very treatable. We serve clients from all ove[...]

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Our Therapy Services: Depression & Anxiety Testing

Psychological Testing for Depression and Anxiety FIND THE ANSWERS YOU SEEK Getting a precise and timely diagnosis is crucial when determining the proper treatment for your needs. That’s why Heredia Therapy Group offers various assessment options, including Depression and Anxiety psychological testing. Our assessments allow us to find answers to your questions, identify root causes of emotional and behavioral concerns, and prepare a plan to address those fin[...]

Attendance in Therapy

Self Care

When is Couple’s Therapy Not Effective?

Breaking the Cycle

How to Help Your Child with Mental Health

Our Therapy Services: Therapy for Anxiety

Our Therapy Services: Depression & Anxiety Testing