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stevensulcsw
- Feb 9, 2022
- 2 min
Grief and Bereavement - How does therapy help?
There’s one thing that will happen to all of us on this earth, but no one really wants to talk about. Death - and for many of us – the...
stevensulcsw
- Aug 9, 2021
- 1 min
TED Talk: The Cure for Burnout (hint: it isn't self-care)
Learn strategies to take look within and take care of yourself before the burn.
stevensulcsw
- Jul 29, 2021
- 1 min
TED Talk: Essential Questions to Ask Your Future Self
Get ready for your future!
stevensulcsw
- Jul 28, 2021
- 1 min
Read: Why Should I See an Out-of-Network Therapist?
Thoughts to consider when selecting an out-of-network therapist, and why out-of-network could be advantageous over in-network providers....
stevensulcsw
- Jul 1, 2021
- 3 min
"How Can I Convince Someone to Go to Therapy?"
Do you have compassion for a loved one and want them to get help? Are you concerned about a friend's unusual behavior and think they...
stevensulcsw
- Jun 24, 2021
- 2 min
4 Ways to Approach Intimate Relationship Problems
When couples face intimate relationship problems, there tend to be four approaches with how they may choose to move forward. Here they...
stevensulcsw
- May 10, 2021
- 4 min
Coping with Depression
Coping with depression is a tricky business. People experience different combinations of the symptoms of depression, and there are also...
stevensulcsw
- Jan 30, 2021
- 2 min
Is Honesty the Best Policy?
I think what makes me a good therapist is that I have a strong honesty policy in my own personal code of ethics. I have, though, gotten...
stevensulcsw
- Jan 26, 2021
- 2 min
Setting Boundaries and Tackling Ruminating Thoughts
Working at the California Institution for Women in Corona - the women's state prison in Southern California - was one of the most...
stevensulcsw
- Jan 11, 2021
- 1 min
My Office is Ready for You After COVID
When I had visions of starting my private practice, I had a few things in mind when it came to my physical office space. I wanted it to...
stevensulcsw
- Dec 30, 2020
- 2 min
Emotional First Aid
Let's imagine you're running around in a field after a picnic and then you step on something sharp and it cuts your foot. What do you do?...
stevensulcsw
- Dec 16, 2020
- 1 min
TED Talk: Why We Should All Try Therapy
The psychologist making this presentation poses a solid argument on why anyone and everyone should try therapy. You do not need to be...
stevensulcsw
- Dec 4, 2020
- 1 min
Cultural Perspectives in Mental Health: Asian Americans
I want to share a link to an article that I found helpful in giving me new perspectives on my disconnect with elder family members...
stevensulcsw
- Dec 1, 2020
- 1 min
Do One Thing Today
This artist paints a realistic snapshot of a moment in depression. Based on my own analysis, depressive symptoms evident in this art...
stevensulcsw
- Dec 1, 2020
- 1 min
Start Where You Are
Sometimes folks come into treatment with a slew of topics they want to explore and they do not know where to begin. I am remembering a...
stevensulcsw
- Nov 21, 2020
- 1 min
I’d Be Weary of Talkspace
I am on some private online groups for mental health clinicians, and I’ve noticed there are several and consistent negative comments...
stevensulcsw
- Nov 10, 2020
- 1 min
Is Teletherapy Effective?
Short answer: Yes. My first experience with Teletherapy (or "Telehealth") was when I was interning at USC's Telehealth Online Clinic my...
stevensulcsw
- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
"You just need to relax!" Well, how???
Have you ever been told by someone to "Just relax!" when dealing with something stressful or aggravating? It's quite common, and my...
stevensulcsw
- Nov 5, 2020
- 2 min
"When should I start therapy?" *Service prices reduced*
I like to give folks the analogy of a leaky roof when talking about when a person should start therapy. Imagine you have a home with a...
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