COPE Psychological Center

10/08/2025

Anxiety and panic attacks can look alike on the surface—but they’re not the same. Understanding the differences is key to getting the right support.

This guide breaks down how anxiety and panic attacks differ, and how therapy can help you manage both more effectively.

▶️ Read the full post here: https://loom.ly/QvhnrfU

Understand anxiety vs panic attack, their differences, symptoms, and treatment options, and how COPE Psychological Center can help you find relief.

10/01/2025

Accessibility and availability has always been a goal for us here at COPE, which is why we're excited to expand our services to offer evening and weekend appointments for both therapy and psychiatry services.

Whether you’re looking to start therapy, continue your journey, or explore psychiatric support, our team is here to meet you where you are.

You can reach out to us at:

(310) 453-8788
info@copepsychology.com
copepsychology.com

09/24/2025

Trauma can stop a child’s world in its tracks. Whether it’s a sudden loss, chronic abuse, or living through a disaster, the impact tends to stick, quietly shaping how they think, feel, and respond.

Trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy offers a roadmap out. It’s not magic, but it’s one of the most studied and effective ways to help young people move forward with more hope and less fear.

📖 Learn more on our blog: https://loom.ly/TM9VYa4

09/17/2025

Emotional immaturity isn’t harmless. It shapes how we argue, connect, and even see ourselves. The first step to growth? Recognizing it.

💡Learn what to do about it on our blog: https://loom.ly/6TXKvak

Explore what emotional immaturity looks like, where it comes from, and how therapy can help build better habits and healthier relationships.

09/10/2025

Postpartum anxiety and depression can make the early months of motherhood feel overwhelming instead of joyful. While often misunderstood or minimized, it’s a real condition with real effects.

Let's talk about it: https://loom.ly/GLhfiQY

Learn the symptoms and causes of postpartum anxiety and how CBT and DBT help new mothers heal and thrive.

09/03/2025

Cognitive distortions can quietly wreak havoc on your peace of mind. These mental habits twist reality, fuel anxiety, and drain your confidence.

Most people use them without realizing it, but learning to spot and shift them is a total game-changer.

✨ Learn to notice cognitive distortions: https://loom.ly/u7GHlys

08/27/2025

Depression affects more than your mood. 🌧️ 😞 For many, it sticks around or keeps coming back. So is depression a chronic illness?

That question matters, and so does how we treat it: https://loom.ly/oeWk650

08/20/2025

When you struggle with self esteem issues, even simple things can feel exhausting. You question your worth, dismiss your wins, and criticize yourself for not being more, doing more, or feeling better.

It’s more than a rough day or a bad mood, it’s a loop that’s hard to break. But it is possible.

🌱 Discover how: https://loom.ly/MmNz9Ys

Explore the root causes of self esteem issues, how they show up, and how to start building a better relationship with yourself.

08/13/2025

📣 We’re excited to expand our couples therapy services! In addition to West LA and Pasadena, we now offer in-person sessions in Santa Monica. We’re also broadening our treatment approaches with more providers now trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), alongside Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT).

EFT is a powerful, evidence-based method that helps couples break free from entrenched patterns and build deeper emotional connection. Whether you choose IBCT or EFT, every couples intake includes a joint session, individual meetings with each partner, and a comprehensive feedback session to identify key themes and treatment goals.

Schedule a consultation at CopePsychology.com

08/06/2025

Negative thoughts can creep in like background noise and slowly take over the whole playlist. 🎶 Before long, they affect how you feel, act, and even see yourself. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.

CBT for negative thoughts offers a path forward: https://loom.ly/OAs6Fzk

07/30/2025

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. While the moment passes, the body and brain sometimes stay stuck in survival mode.

You don’t have to live life in survival mode. Learn about PTSD symptoms and how therapy can help: https://loom.ly/lROivR0

Learn about post traumatic stress symptoms, how they impact daily life, and how CBT at COPE Psychological Center can help.

07/24/2025

Dr. Palmer is now accepting new families for PC-CARE — a 7-session program for caregivers and kids (ages 3–10) navigating trauma, big transitions, or behavior challenges. Learn parenting tools and strengthen your connection in just 6 weeks.

PC-CARE sessions are available both in-person and virtually, with some sliding scale spots offered.

📲 Message us to learn more: https://loom.ly/2mkHmao