Lightfully Behavioral Health to Open New Mental Health Center for Adults in Encinitas, Second of Six Facilities Planned for San Diego
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. (JUNE 8, 2022)– Newly launched health care startup, Lightfully Behavioral Health, a rapidly growing mental health treatment provider based in Thousand Oaks, Calif., will open its newest facility in Encinitas, on June 15. This is Lightfully’s second...
Five Things Families Should Look for in Treatment Centers
Attempting to find a high-quality mental health treatment program for you or your loved one can be overwhelming. Countless programs describe themselves as offering “highly individualized” treatment, present themselves as “trusted” providers, and boast excellent...
Do I Need Inpatient Mental Health Treatment?
Inpatient Mental Health Treatment Mental health is a critical aspect of our lives, and sometimes we need a little help to keep it in check. When it feels like our mental health is spiraling out of control, it might be time for inpatient mental health treatment. In...
San Diego Business Journal, Top Professionals in Behavioral Health 2022 Honorees
Congratulations to three Lightfully employees—Clodagh Rafferty, Taylor Stead, LMFT, and Moises Estrada, LMFT—who have been recognized as 2022’s Most Influential Behavioral Healthcare Professionals by the San Diego Business Journal! Moises Estrada is Director of...
Dr. Nicole Siegfried PhD., CEDS, How to Talk With Kids About What Happened in Uvalde
Lightfully Behavioral Health's Dr. Nicole Siegfried PhD., CEDS, on how to talk with kids about what happened in Uvalde. In the short video that aired on NBC 4 News, parents expressed their frustration and feelings about keeping their children safe after the Uvalde...
The Best Online Therapy for Depression in 2022
The article discusses how to tell whether or not online therapy for depression is necessary, based on factors such as symptom severity and duration. It provides a thorough review of online therapy options and choices from various providers. It also lists some of the...
Dr. Nicole Siegfried PhD., CEDS, Discusses Social Media and Mental Health on KABC
The effects of social media can be both immediate and long-lasting. Many images that people see on social media are unrealistic and can cause FOMO (fear of missing out). Lightfully’s Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Nicole Siegfried PhD., CEDS, spoke with KABC about a...
Assessing Suicidality at Lightfully: 3 Ways We’re Different
Imagine you’re having chronic migraines. You see your doctor, who prescribes a colonoscopy. Makes no sense, does it? But the rough equivalent happens to tens of thousands of people who seek mental health help for suicidality every year. Suicidality is often...
For a company Focused on In-Person Mental Health Care, How does Virtual Fit?
Over 27 million individuals experiencing a mental illness are going untreated, according to a recent study by Mental Health America. Almost a quarter of all adults with mental illness reported that they were not able to receive the treatment they needed. While this...