Partial Hospitalization Program: What to Expect and How to Know If It’s Right for You
Are you familiar with partial hospitalization programs (PHPs)? Maybe you’ve been considering if a partial hospitalization program is the right choice for your unique needs. PHPs are outpatient mental health treatment programs. They involve staying on-site during the...
Transgender Suicide Rate: What We Need to Know
Being a teenager is hard for more reasons than we can list. From family and friendship issues to school and planning for the future, it seems like you have the world on your shoulders. But one of the hardest parts about growing up is trying to figure out who you are...
Online Therapy in California: vIOP Options for CA
So, you’ve decided it’s time for you to start looking into your options for mental health treatment from a licensed clinical therapist. Are you located in California and don’t have access to a major city? It can be hard to find high-quality treatment in the more rural...
Interventions for Suicidality: Creating Safety Isn`t Enough
Suicide rates are on the rise, and it's a cause for concern. Clinicians often find suicidality to be the most challenging aspect of patient care. Shockingly, most providers have received less than two hours of training in suicide assessment and intervention. That's...
3 Signs of Severe Depression
Have frequent bouts of low mood made you feel as if you may be struggling with depression? Perhaps your depressive symptoms have lasted for longer than a few weeks and interfere with your ability to function. It’s possible that you may be dealing with some form of...
Intergenerational Trauma: A Guide to Teens on How to Undo the Cycle
We are shaped by our family history and those who came before us. From eye color to personality traits, there are many aspects of who we are that have been passed down from previous generations. But unfortunately, it’s not always just the good things that we have...
Lightfully Presents: A Virtual Intro to Lightfully U
This is a virtual introduction to Lightfully U, our vIOP program for college students, ages 18-25. This Zoom event will feature a meaningful conversation between Emily Eckstein, PsyD, LMFT, and Liv Harrington, LMFT -- introducing Lightfully U, and why serving this...
What Is the Definition of Codependency, and How Do I Know If I Have It?
We all need help from other people every once in a while. Not only do we need help, but support and companionship from others play a huge role in personal development. We all feel a little bit better when we catch up with our friends at the end of a long day or get a...
Major Depressive Disorder Symptoms: What Are the Warning Signs?
Depression isn’t always visible and it’s different for everyone. Since sadness is a basic human emotion, it’s not easy to differentiate when you’re feeling down after a negative life change or disappointment as opposed to dealing with a serious mental health disorder....