As we turn our eyes toward the new year, we have a unique opportunity to look back on what has been quite the unexpected year. In 2020, it seemed as though not a week could pass without something unexpected occurring. The global pandemic that hit earlier in the year,...
As a Berkeley psychologist, one of the most common struggles I encounter is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Whether due to traumatic abuse from childhood or a variety of traumas that one experiences in their adult years, those who suffer from PTSD can find...
Being a Therapist In Berkeley poses its challenges. In so many of my therapy sessions, I find that individuals see themselves as failures. Whether through a lack of opportunity or chances missed, these clients often label themselves as “unworthy”, “unlucky”,...
Dr. Lynn Winsten Discusses Anxiety for Patients in The Berkeley Area The history of humanity is marked with a single commonality - the need for community. Indeed, our oldest ancestors survived by banding together, discovering that sharing strength in numbers was the...
Facing Life's Challenges with Support in Berkeley Life throws curveballs, and sometimes, they’re hard to catch. Anxiety and depression can feel like they’ve moved in, taken over, and tuned every channel to “Stress Central.” If that sounds familiar, know you’re not...
For many individuals with a history of trauma, depression, or anxiety, the novel coronavirus pandemic's added stresses have led to increased panic and stress incidents. If you find yourself facing unexpected moments of stress or trauma related to the relentless bad...
For adults who have a history of abuse and trauma from their childhood, one of the leading reasons that few are able to seek help isn't due to a lack of access to resources. Instead, many suffer from a lack of clarity regarding their abuse history, or wondering why...
Individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse in their childhood can see the effects of that trauma last long into adulthood. From physical and mental health to social interactions, childhood abuse can lead to a difficulty in leading a normal and thriving life....
As a child, you likely looked to adults in your life as trusted and guiding sources of wisdom and protection. Whether it was jumping into a car and buckling a seatbelt or trusting that healthy and safe food was on your plate each day, the adults in our world were...
At the beginning of 2020, few believed what this year would hold. Looking back on the past year, we have all journeyed through the unimaginable experiences of a global pandemic. Many lost jobs, some lost loved ones, and all of us have walked through the endless stream...