by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Sep 4, 2022 | Counseling, Depression, Happiness, Medication, Psychotherapy, Sleep
While major depressive disorder is arguably the most common single form of depression, all types of depression can cause feelings of sadness and loss of interest in life. Depression can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and decrease a person’s...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Aug 13, 2022 | Addiction, Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Eating Disorders, Medication, Psychotherapy
Social anxiety disorder (SAD), also referred to as social phobia, is characterized by an intense fear of public situations. It is the third most prevalent psychiatric disorder, following substance abuse and depression. Women and men are equally likely to develop SAD....
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Feb 13, 2022 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Medication, Nutrition
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, present primarily in bones and teeth. It’s an essential dietary element required for good bone health, efficient nerve and muscle function and overall cardiovascular health. Our bones serve as a storage site for...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Jun 18, 2019 | Insomnia, Medication, Sleep, Stress Management
There are five stages of sleep during the sleep cycle. Sleep stages occur in cycles lasting 90 to 120 minutes each. Four to five cycles occur during a typical night of sleep. Shifting of stages occurs over the course of the night, typically with an increased...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Nov 12, 2016 | Alternative Treatment, Anxiety Treatment, Depression, Eating Disorders, Medication, Psychotherapy
When you’re overcome by heart-stopping panic, overwhelmed by fear, or tired from numerous sleepless nights spent worrying, you may be tempted do just about anything to get relief. While there is no question that anxiety can be disabling, is medication the best...
