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Postpartum Anxiety: What It Is and Tips to Help You Cope

October 2, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

Postpartum Anxiety. Postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, anxiety, mental health, parenting, family counseling, new mom, new family, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, couples counseling, DrGaryLATherapist

I frequently receive referrals of clients from pediatricians and OBGYN's. One of the most common reasons is that their patient has reported feeling somewhat depressed and/or anxious, post-delivery. Most everyone is familiar with postpartum depression. However, we don’t often hear about postpartum anxiety, which is a condition that can lead to ...read more

Filed Under: Family, Parenting Tagged With: anxiety, baby, couples counseling, Dr. Gary Brown, DrGaryLATherapist, family, family counseling, individual therapy, infant, Los Angeles therapist, mental health, new family, new mom, parenting, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, relationship therapy, stress

Dating Anxiety in The Age of Tinder

July 31, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

Dating, relationships, anxiety, dating anxiety, social anxiety, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

There are so many singles I see in my practice who struggle with dating. It’s one of the most talked about issues among my clients. Some feel anxious and confused about the whole dating scene. So, let’s start with some of the basics. First, here’s some information about anxiety in general. About 18% of American adults have been diagnosed with an ...read more

Filed Under: Dating, Individuals Tagged With: anxiety, dating, dating anxiety, finding a boyfriend, finding a girlfriend, finding a partner, help for dating anxiety, how to manage dating anxiety, online dating, relationships, social anxiety, what to do about social anxiety

17 Tips to Help Reduce Anxiety and Panic Attacks

February 28, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

People seek me out for many reasons. Anxiety is one of the top three reasons, alongside depression, and relationship issues.   In fact, at any given point in time, at least 20 percent of people are suffering from some type of anxiety. What is anxiety? Anxiety is actually a very normal, but unpleasant reaction to one or more situations ...read more

Filed Under: Individuals Tagged With: anxiety, depression, panic attacks

4 Tips to Help You Overcome Shyness and Social Anxiety

December 19, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

shy, social anxiety, anxiety, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

It’s the holiday season. For many, it’s a time when we may be spending more time with family, friends, and fellow workers at any number of social gatherings. For some, this is a time of excitement, but for others, the holidays can be a time when we just might prefer to avoid holiday parties. Don’t worry. If that’s you, you’re not alone. And in ...read more

Filed Under: Individuals Tagged With: anxiety, confidence, embarrassment, fear, humiliation, judgement, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-love, shame, shy, shyness, social anxiety, teasing

Anxiety in the Age of Social Media: What to Do for You & Your Family

October 3, 2017 by Dr. Gary Brown

Anxiety, Social Media, families, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

Is social media ruining our relationships and causing anxiety and depression in our teens and tweens? My wife and I were lucky enough to raise our three children before the age of social media, but the studies I’m reading on the negative and dangerous effects that social media is having on the development of children’s and teenagers social ...read more

Filed Under: Family, Individuals, Parenting, Teens Tagged With: anxiety, bullying, bullying on social media, connection, consequences, courage, cyber-bullying, depression, lonely, relationships, social media

7 Relationship Conversations for the Next COVID Challenges

June 7, 2020 by Dr. Gary Brown

COVID, relationship conversations, couples communication, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

So far, you’ve made it through quarantining together. Congratulations. Hopefully you both have taken the time to acknowledge that you faced adversity together and you’re coming out on the other side. Being together at home for that amount of time and sharing your space is no easy feat and you should be proud of your relationship ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Relationships Tagged With: communication, community, conversations, coping, coronavirus, couples communication, COVID, fears, freedom, gratitude, kindness, living together, quarantine, relationship conversations, relationships, self care, stress

How to Relieve Valentine’s Day Pressure

February 7, 2020 by Dr. Gary Brown

kissing, couples, Valentine's Day, love, relationships, couples therapy,

I may be dating myself a bit, but raise your hand if you remember the song, Love is a Many Splendored Thing? Anyone? It was from the 1955 movie of the same title and written by Paul Francis Webster, music by Sammy Fain. It’s been covered by tons of people – from Nat King Cole to Frank Sinatra to Jeff Lynne as recently as 2012. It’s a classic. And ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Dating, Individuals Tagged With: couples, couples counseling, dating, Dr. Gary Brown, DrGaryLATherapist, how to get through valentines day, individual therapy, Los Angeles therapist, love, marriage, navigating valentines day, relationship therapy, relationships, sad love quotes, single on valentines day, valentines day, valentines day for singles

Coping with the Holiday Season When You’re Feeling Down

December 8, 2019 by Dr. Gary Brown

coping, holiday blues, depression, family therapy, individual therapy, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

Holiday parties every weekend, traveling long distances, decorating your home. Christmas lists from the kids to Santa, Hanukkah presents for eight nights, extra time with extended family. Colder, winter weather (well, as cold as it can get in Southern California!) and endless sweet treats when we’re trying to follow a healthier eating ...read more

Filed Under: Individuals Tagged With: anxiety, break up, Christmas, coping, depression, divorce, grieving, Hanukkah, holidays, loss, sad, seasonal affect disorder, Thanksgiving

The Core Foundations of Real Love and True Intimacy – Part 6: Gratitude

March 19, 2019 by Dr. Gary Brown

love, intimacy, gratitude, relationships, marriage, therapy, marriage counseling, couples counseling

  We’ve talked about several of the core foundations of love and intimacy, that I have outlined in this series: vulnerability, trust, courage, self-awareness, and kindness. However, one more remains to complete the solid foundation for the basis upon which we can expand our ability to experience the many benefits of being in a loving ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Foundations of Love, Relationships Tagged With: couples counseling, intimacy, love, marital therapy, marriage, premarital counseling, relationships

The Core Foundations of Real Love and True Intimacy – Part 1: Vulnerability

March 2, 2019 by Dr. Gary Brown

vulnerability, relationships, intimacy, trust, couples counseling, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

In relationships, we talk about taking them to another level. Maybe it’s the first time you say those three special words, maybe it’s when you take your loved one to meet the parents over the holidays or maybe it’s moving in together. No matter what phase of your relationship you’re in, you can always take it to another level of depth and ...read more

Filed Under: Couples, Foundations of Love, Relationships Tagged With: core foundations, counseling, couples counseling, intimacy, love, move slowly, relationships, tough conversations, trust, vulnerability

Why Your Texting Style Matters in Relationships

December 18, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

texting, relationships, texts, dating, conflict, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

  It’s amazing how much time we spend on our personal glowing rectangle devices, otherwise known as our phones. Sometimes, I don’t know what we did without them! Can you even get to an unfamiliar place without the use of your phone? Obviously, the main reason we use our phones is for communication and most of that time is spent texting our ...read more

Filed Under: Dating Tagged With: dating, Dr. Gary Brown, DrGaryLATherapist, individual therapy, Los Angeles therapist, relationship therapy, relationships, texting

You Don’t Have to Go Home for the Holidays: How to Keep Your Sanity in Check When You Come from a Toxic Family

December 11, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

home for the holidays, toxic relationship, family, holidays, depression, anxiety, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

  You may cringe every time you hear Andy Williams sing the classic, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” You’re not a Grinch if you feel this way. You just may be dreading going home for the holidays. If you come from a toxic or abusive family, the feeling of obligation to spend time with them over the holidays can be enough to ...read more

Filed Under: Individuals Tagged With: anxiety, coping, coping with the holidays, family, holidays, home for the holidays, self care, stress, toxic relationship

12 Signs That You May Not Be Ready for a Serious Relationship…and That’s Okay

October 30, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

relationships, marriage, engagement, commitment, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

  A good relationship can be hard to find. And it’s okay to be picky or not ready. And maybe online dating isn’t your scene. While your mom or your well-intended friends keep trying to set you up, maybe you’re just not ready for a serious relationship. Or maybe the idea of settling down is scary or just unappealing right now. And that’s ...read more

Filed Under: Dating, Individuals Tagged With: commitment, dating, pressure, relationships, single, the one

Bullying on Social Media (and Other Places): Tips to Lessen or Even Eliminate the Impact

September 25, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

social media, bully, bullying, aggression, anxiety, depression, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

  Bullying has historically included physical, sexual, emotional, verbal bullying. Now you can add cyberbullying and most recently, political bullying to the list. Often, in incidences of bullying, the perpetrator uses more than one of these tactics on his/her victim or escalates from one to the next. Given the current environment, several ...read more

Filed Under: Individuals Tagged With: aggression, anxiety, bully, bullying, depression, Dr. Gary Brown, DrGaryLATherapist, individual therapy, Los Angeles therapist, relationship therapy, social media

How to Know If Someone May Be Considering Suicide and What to Do

September 18, 2018 by Dr. Gary Brown

suicide, depression, anxiety, death, Dr. Gary Brown, Los Angeles therapist, individual therapy, relationship therapy, DrGaryLATherapist

September is Suicide Prevention Month and it’s an important topic. Statistics show that eight out of ten people considering suicide give some sort of sign of their intentions. Imagine someone that you care about, a friend or family member, is having a rough time (like we all do occasionally), YOU could be the person that makes a difference in ...read more

Filed Under: Individuals Tagged With: anxiety, depression, stay connected, suicide

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