PBA Psychology Group

PBA Psychology Group PBA Psychology is a premier psychology practice with beautiful offices in Beverly Hills and Downtown Los Angeles. Give us a call. We are here to help!

We offer individual and couples therapy, high-conflict family services, psychological testing, forensic evaluations & media consultation. We are a psychology practice of several, skilled diverse clinicians with offices in Beverly Hills and DTLA. We provide individual, couple and family psychology to clients of all ages and presenting concerns.

Jobs provide us with a variety of benefits: financial security, ambition and identity. We use these benefits as justific...
05/27/2026

Jobs provide us with a variety of benefits: financial security, ambition and identity. We use these benefits as justification to disregard our mental wellbeing. Is it time to address this mindset?

Many people push through burnout believing they simply need to “work harder,” when in reality, their mind and body may b...
05/26/2026

Many people push through burnout believing they simply need to “work harder,” when in reality, their mind and body may be signaling the need for rest, support, and healthier balance.

Taking care of your mental health is not unproductive — it’s essential for long-term well-being and sustainable performance.

Though going into therapy can be daunting, it is important to keep in the mind the benefits it can have for you in your ...
05/22/2026

Though going into therapy can be daunting, it is important to keep in the mind the benefits it can have for you in your life. Reach out to us if you feel like therapy is the right step for you. pbapsychology.com/contact

Behind long hours, deadlines, and constant expectations, many people are silently struggling to stay present for the peo...
05/21/2026

Behind long hours, deadlines, and constant expectations, many people are silently struggling to stay present for the people they love. Success should never come at the cost of your well-being or relationships. Prioritizing mental health and balance isn’t weakness — it’s necessary.

Children don’t see themselves through their own eyes first—they learn who they are through the words, reactions, and env...
05/20/2026

Children don’t see themselves through their own eyes first—they learn who they are through the words, reactions, and environments around them.

Repeated criticism, rejection, emotional neglect, or constant negativity can slowly become the voice they carry inside themselves. Go and check out our new blog post "Why You Always Expect the Worst: The Psychology of Bracing for Impact" on the link below
https://www.pbapsychology.com/blog/bracing-for-impact

Being a pessimist can sometimes make you feel like you are being realistic, but in reality it can just be the result of ...
05/18/2026

Being a pessimist can sometimes make you feel like you are being realistic, but in reality it can just be the result of a lack of self-esteem. If you feel that you are always expecting the worst, support is always there.

When your brain gets used to expecting the worst, it can start filtering out anything that doesn’t match that pattern—ev...
05/16/2026

When your brain gets used to expecting the worst, it can start filtering out anything that doesn’t match that pattern—even hope.

Awareness is where that pattern begins to shift. You can learn to hold space for both caution and possibility.

You might call it being realistic—but it could be defensive pessimism.Expecting the worst can feel protective and help y...
05/15/2026

You might call it being realistic—but it could be defensive pessimism.

Expecting the worst can feel protective and help you prepare.
But over time, it can train your mind to default to negative outcomes.

You can be prepared without assuming failure.

05/13/2026

PBA Psychology: What is Bracing for Impact?

For many individuals, their attitude towards life tends to circulate around expecting the worst. Decisions are made from a place of fear and previous negative experiences. In this reel, Ashley Wendt explains what bracing for impact means and why many people do.

If you find yourself always expecting worst, it can be unhealthy for your self-confidence. Understanding why you may be ...
05/13/2026

If you find yourself always expecting worst, it can be unhealthy for your self-confidence. Understanding why you may be feeling this way through talking to a therapist is the right step towards self improvement.

For people who are used to failure and disappointment in their lives, negativity becomes so normalized that success feel...
05/12/2026

For people who are used to failure and disappointment in their lives, negativity becomes so normalized that success feels alien to them.

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Beverly Hills, CA
90212

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