by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Mar 17, 2021 | Alternative Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Herbal Medicine, Natural Remedies, Psychotherapy
There are two primary reasons why psychedelic substances help alleviate the symptoms of depression. One is that the psychedelic substances cause an altered state of consciousness that enables major paradigm shifts in thought and behavior. The second is the fact that...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Nov 22, 2020 | Anxiety Treatment, Depression, Psychotherapy, PTSD, Therapy
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur at any age, including childhood, and there is some evidence that susceptibility to PTSD may run in families. Women are more likely than men to develop it. The disorder is often accompanied by depression, substance abuse,...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Aug 25, 2020 | Counseling, Online Counseling, Online Therapy, Psychotherapy, Teleheath, Telemedicine, Therapy, Uncategorized
To answer the question, “Does online counseling work?” it’s helpful to understand what it is. Online counseling is the provision of professional mental health counseling services through the Internet. Services are typically offered via email, real-time chat, and video...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Jul 11, 2020 | Anxiety Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Natural Remedies, Psychotherapy, PTSD, Stress Management
In 2018, researchers from Johns Hopkins University recommended that psilocybin (the active compound in magic mushrooms) be reclassified for medical use, paving the way for the psychedelic drug to be used for anxiety and depression and to help people stop smoking. In...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Mar 2, 2020 | Counseling, Online Counseling, Online Therapy, Psychotherapy, Relationship Counseling, Teleheath, Telemedicine
Are you considering online therapy? The internet has opened up new avenues for mental health treatment, but there are a few pros and cons that you might want to consider before you decide if Telehealth is right for you. Here are some of the biggest advantages and...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Jan 19, 2020 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Psychotherapy
Cynophobia is the fear of dogs. As far as phobias go, it is a relatively common, although the fear of snakes or spiders is seen more often in therapy. The reason I decided to write an article about dog phobia is because many people suffer from it. One of the things I...
