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Mental Health Is Not A Commodity

Mental Health Is Not A Commodity

by lw_winsten | Jul 5, 2022 | San Luis Obispo Psychologist, Therapist

  The ads of online therapy brands such as BetterHelp, Talkspace, and Headway have become commonplace in our increasingly virtual world. Today, a typical Google Search for a nearby therapist has become like a game of minesweeper, with these companies positioning...
Looking For A Therapist Near Me – Use This Guide

Looking For A Therapist Near Me – Use This Guide

by lw_winsten | Dec 9, 2021 | San Luis Obispo Psychologist, Therapist

Life is not easy. It is full of challenges that can often leave you in bad shape mentally. Therapy can be one of the greatest tools to help you overcome some of the biggest challenges in life. Be it therapy for children, teenagers, or entire families, the right care...
Give Yourself The Gift Of Peace Of Mind In The New Year – Suggestions From A San Luis Obispo Therapist

Give Yourself The Gift Of Peace Of Mind In The New Year – Suggestions From A San Luis Obispo Therapist

by lw_winsten | Jan 4, 2021 | Trauma, Anxiety, Therapist

Having come through the year 2020, surviving the many unexpected twists and turns of life in a global pandemic can be a reason to rejoice. You may not have experienced wild success and accomplished your goals this year, but there is something to be said for holding it...
How To Discover Your Passion

How To Discover Your Passion

by lw_winsten | Dec 7, 2020 | Therapist, Life Transitions, Psychologist

Every day, millions of individuals wake up to face a tragic reality: they hate their day job. Sure, the bills get paid and the family is fed, but deep down they know that what they spend the majority of each day doing leaves them feeling empty and passionless. What...
Breaking The Depression & Anxiety Cycle Of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Breaking The Depression & Anxiety Cycle Of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

by lw_winsten | Nov 30, 2020 | Therapist, Depression, Trauma

As a San Luis Obispo 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...
Using Therapy To Make More Positive Life Choices – From a Therapist In San Luis Obispo

Using Therapy To Make More Positive Life Choices – From a Therapist In San Luis Obispo

by lw_winsten | Nov 20, 2020 | Therapy, Therapist

Being a Therapist In San Luis Obispo 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”,...
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