PTSD Isn’t Just for Veterans and First Responders
PTSD can happen to anyone after something scary or painful. What PTSD is, what it feels like, when to get help, and how it gets better,…
Articles
Plain-language writing from Christopher Figueroa, LMFT, on trauma, anxiety, EMDR, teens and relationships. These articles are for general education and are not a substitute for therapy.
7 Signs It May Be Time for Couples Therapy
Seven signs couples therapy could help your relationship, what to expect in sessions, and why going sooner is better.
PTSD After Military Service: Signs and Treatments That Help
Common signs of PTSD after military service, the treatments with the strongest evidence, and how to take the first step.
How to Find a Therapist Who Takes Your Insurance in California
A step-by-step guide to checking your mental health benefits and finding an in-network therapist in California.
What to Expect at Your First Therapy Session
What happens before, during and after a first therapy session, questions worth asking, and how to tell if a therapist is the right fit.
Signs Your Teen’s Anxiety Needs Professional Support
How to tell normal teenage worry from anxiety that needs help, warning signs to watch for, and what therapy for teen anxiety looks like.
What Does an EMDR Session Actually Feel Like?
A plain walk-through of what happens in an EMDR therapy session, from preparation to processing to how you might feel afterward.