On January 7th, 2025 fires in Los Angeles began to erupt leading to at least 11 deaths and massive amounts of destruction and loss....

Sleep difficulties are a common issue that can really impair quality of life and wellness. Poor sleep is linked to worsening physical and...

Being frozen in thought can make for an iconic sculpture, but excessive thinking can make life difficult. Thinking is a crucial part of...

Any year of school can have its challenges. High school can present some new ones. The academic load increases with many assignments,...

Mindfulness breathing practices have been shown in research studies to reduce anxiety symptoms. While it might sound simple, breathing...

Creative play is an important part of typical early childhood development. Using imagination, symbolism, and “pretending” engages a...

Not sure where to start? A psychiatry consultation is often the first step. Psychiatric disorders are a clinical diagnosis that requires...

#psychodynamictherapy is an evidence based treatment for various psychiatric disorders. This type of therapy explores internal conflicts...

#dialecticalbehaviortherapy #dbt is an evidence based psychotherapy that can help with different types of mental health issues. DBT...

Cognitive behavioral therapy or #cbt is an evidence based psychotherapy for various psychiatric disorders. An important foundational...

Often a target of psychotherapy treatment, these types of difficulties are common and can create a lot of psychological distress. Working...

Psychotherapy is another way to say talk therapy. There’s often an unhelpful and potentially harmful misconception that working with a...

Common anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder (sometimes called social phobia), separation...

Followed by a close second of Anxiety Disorders, ADHD has been found to be the top mental health diagnosis for children in the United...

Gregory Sayer MD and Taylor Smyth MD are psychiatrists at Ficus Psych and provide evidence-based, compassionate care.

Arachnophobia is a common phobia that is amenable to treatments like CBT and Exposure Therapy

ficuspsych Weather can have a significant impact on mood. Everyone is different; some love the rain and find it calming while others...

Comparison can negatively impact self esteem and lead to an attitude of unhappiness. There are ways to try to cope and limit this.

One of the most common tools I teach my clients is called “grounding”. This is a powerful strategy to use if you’re feeling overwhelmed...

As if life isn’t stressful enough, sometimes getting your medications can feel like a part-time job. Here are some tips on how to tackle...