by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jul 11, 2020 | Anxiety Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Psychotherapy, PTSD, Stress Management |
Targeting Anxiety at its Core: The Clinical Emergence of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy 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...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Apr 16, 2020 | Anxiety Treatment, Communication, Marriage Counseling, Relationships, Stress Management |
A global, novel virus that keeps us contained in our homes—maybe for months—is already reorienting our relationship to government, to the outside world, even to each other. Most of us are accustomed to driving to our place of work, be it our own business or place of...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Mar 24, 2020 | Anxiety Treatment, Depression, Grief, Stress Management |
Almost all therapists in California have shifted from in-person sessions to phone therapy or video conferencing in order to abide by the Bay Area’s shelter-in-place order. The impact of the global pandemic and the associated restrictions have led to added...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Mar 24, 2020 | Addiction, Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, PTSD |
The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been stressful for everyone. Fear and anxiety about a viral disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions. It’s important to be able to coped with the stress to avoid developing undue anxiety. Sharing the...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | 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...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 28, 2019 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Psychotherapy, PTSD, Stress Management |
Researchers have known for a while that Even mild cases of anxiety or depression might take years off a person’s life, new research suggests. Mental health woes, collectively called psychological distress, may lead to premature deaths from major causes such as heart...
