Why depression requires special attention?
Every one of us has had days when just the thought of getting out of bed feels unbearable and the Los Angeles, California sunny blue skies peeking into our bedroom feel dull and grey. These days provide us with an excellent sense of what depression feels like. The combination of low motivation, lack of interest and pleasure, low energy, withdrawal from the world, emptiness, guilt, purposelessness, and worthlessness are just a few examples of the pain that comes with depression.
Situational depression is quite common and many of us have experienced short episodes of depression in response to a breakup, loss, or trauma. Depression is more common in the LGBTQI+ community and among gay men. The reason for greater rates of depression within the gay community is the additional burden of marginalization, discrimination, victimization, and social injustice the gay community tends to experience. Growing up gay in our culture carries a heavy burden of secrecy, guilt, and shame, which is exacerbated by social rejection, victimization, and bullying. These internal and external pressures add to the natural challenges of growing up and add to the risk of developing depression.
On the positive side, the commonly held belief that depression is chronic and difficult to treat is simply not true. In my online therapy clinic in Lo Angeles, California I have worked with numerous clients who came in suffering from depression. Nearly all were able to fully recover from depression and re-engage in life with vigor and enjoyment. Psychotherapy, counseling, and guidance of a seasoned therapist are essential in the process of recovery from depression and in restoring our sense of joy and well-being. The process of healing requires full dedication and engagement, however, the rewards of feeling alive and vibrant again are absolutely priceless.
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How can we alleviate anxiety?
In order to alleviate anxiety, all 4 planes of experience must be addressed. Psychotherapy and counseling are the tools to address the non-physical aspects of our being and restore wellness. When we are working together to restore your well-being, we will be applying the 3-step ARC psychotherapy system to create rapid and profound transformation within the Mental, Emotional, and Physical plains of your experience. Following is the 3 power-step A-R-C therapy approach to alleviate the experience of anxiety and establish wellness:
Is psychotherapy for me?
My clinic proudly serves the diverse and multifaceted communities of Los Angeles California at large. Sometimes I am asked whether as a therapist I can guarantee results. This is an important question to answer. Our time, energy, and money are important resources and we want to allocate them wisely. When we talk about guarantees, there are two key elements to consider – you and me. As a therapist, I can absolutely guarantee that my clients receive absolutely all of my knowledge, expertise, experience, attention, and support. I can also guarantee that if my total commitment to your success is met with the same commitment from you, our work will have a transformative impact on your life.
My 100% success guarantee comes with 3 necessary attitudes on the part of my clients:
- Ownership of full responsibility for our life. Knowingly or unknowingly, intentionally or unintentionally, we are 100% responsible and our life, including our relationship, is our making.
- Willingness to let go of old baggage, including resentments, anger, grief, old beliefs etc.
- Full commitment to making all changes necessary to achieve our goals.
This single-minded commitment to your success and well-being is the key component of our work. From my clinical experience at my Los Angeles psychotherapy clinic, I can attest that 100% of my clients who showed up with 100% commitment to themselves, achieved remarkable life-changing results during our work together.
Our Services
How can we alleviate anxiety?
In order to alleviate anxiety, all 4 planes of experience must be addressed. Psychotherapy and counseling are the tools to address the non-physical aspects of our being and restore wellness. When we are working together to restore your well-being, we will be applying the 3-step ARC psychotherapy system to create rapid and profound transformation within the Mental, Emotional, and Physical plains of your experience. Following is the 3 power-step A-R-C therapy approach to alleviate the experience of anxiety and establish wellness:
Awareness
During the first Power-Step of psychotherapy we will evaluate all aspects of your life that brought you to where you are now. Here we aim to gain insight into the current situation and determine the root cause(s) of current challenges. It is during this step that we also clearly define the ultimate goals for our work together, as well as the evidence procedure, which will show us that our work has been a total success. The Awareness Power-Step is a crucial step that identifies both the problem and the solution.
Release
In the second Power-Step of our therapy we will use advanced mind-technology, such as Neuro-Linguistic-Programming (NLP) and elements of hypnotherapy, to help you release the old emotional baggage of unresolved negative emotions and limiting beliefs, and clear your path toward your desires and dreams. Using NLP and elements of hypnotherapy we will let go of unresolved anger, sadness, fear, guilt, shame, and hurt. We will also release past limiting decisions and old beliefs that no longer serve you and prevent you from living the life that you intend for yourself.
Co-Creation
The third and final Power-Step of psychotherapy is designed to provide new tools and resources to solidify your gains and establish your life trajectory toward your dreams. During this step, we create a sound and clear vision of your ideal life and set you on the path of joy, purpose, and fulfillment.
As a psychotherapist, I see my role as that of a guide. My role is to lead my clients toward inner balance and well-being. I can help you find your path and support you in achieving all your heart desires. However, there is one condition to consider: as I am guiding you, you will have to do the walking.