Orange Grove Counseling

01/22/2025

I am now offering pro bono and sliding scale psychotherapy sessions for people affected by the Southern California wildfires. Schedule a free consultation to learn more:

https://orangegrovecounseling.clientsecure.me

07/30/2023

For those of us looking to reduce use of passive-aggressive communication, try to avoid the use of sarcasm and other forms of indirect messages when communicating your desires, expectations, or needs. Instead, focus on using direct and specific requests. Here’s an example that can help: If you have a partner or roommate that you don’t think is helping enough with chores, calmly give a brief explanation for what you’re about to ask for. Then, make a specific request, and follow it up with showing some appreciation. You might state, “I’m feeling overwhelmed by all the chores and messy kitchen lately. Would you mind loading the dishwasher at the end of each day and turning it on please? I think that would make a big difference for me.” It’s never too late to learn assertive communication skills, and using assertiveness can greatly improve your relationships!

05/18/2023

Enjoying a beautiful day and teaching meditation classes in the park this past weekend for Mental Health Awareness Month. 💚

05/06/2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. A time to focus on reducing stigmas related to mental illness, increasing activities which improve our mental wellness, and supporting our communities to help strengthen resilience. A time to learn, grow, and heal. I’m excited to share that I will be joining LA County Department of Mental Health on May 13th from 11 am to 3 pm for their annual event at Belvedere Park in East Los Angeles. I will be providing meditation classes throughout the day, along with the many other free resources and activities that will be there. Come and check it out!

11/15/2022

How are you doing amazing mamas? Do you have enough support in your life?

11/12/2022

11/09/2022

I currently have openings for new clients on Monday or Wednesday afternoons!

Schedule a free video consultation today:

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/orange-grove-counseling-pasadena-ca/968981

Orange Grove Counseling, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Pasadena, CA, 91117, (626) 628-9271, Whether you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, or depression, going through a difficult life transition, having trouble with relationships, or simply want to leave behind some habits that are no longer se...

11/03/2022

LAUSD has been guilty for years of telling my client’s parents that they won’t even provide IEP testing and/or their children won’t qualify for special education services because they’ve had too many school absences. They say the child would be doing better in school if they hadn’t missed those days, blaming the family instead of trying to help. Although it’s true that consistent attendance is very important for learning, this reasoning completely overlooks that something bigger is likely going on and this child/family needs support. The goal of IEP testing is to identify any learning disabilities or other needs early on in order to set the child up for success. Parents, you do not have to just accept this kind of brush off. IEP testing is your right under the . Go to the district and demand that your child receive IEP testing if you suspect there is a problem. . Parents are the experts on their children and intuitively know when something isn’t right.

11/02/2022

November is national month so I’d like to share some information with you all. 1 in 10 people will experience a seizure at some point in their lives. 1 in 26 people will develop in their lifetime. Many of those diagnosed with Epilepsy are completely disabled by it, having multiple everyday, and finding that they are both underserved and inappropriately served by our healthcare system. The remaining people are often struggling with breakthrough seizures from time to time that affect their speech, memory, mental health, energy level, and more, sometimes for weeks after having the seizure. An estimated 50 % of people living with Epilepsy also have a co-occurring diagnosis, with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders being some of the most common. Epilepsy can be difficult to diagnose at first due to reliance on EEG testing to show seizure activity during the EEG. There are many different types of seizures despite most people only knowing of a seizure to be when someone’s body convulses. Antiepileptic medications don’t work for many people with Epilepsy, causing a lot of feelings of hopelessness. Lastly for today, Epilepsy research is highly underfunded given the amount of people who are suffering daily from it.

10/24/2022

We can all play a role to help prevent su***de. Learn the warning signs and offer support by encouraging others to text 988 or chat with a counselor online at 988lifeline.org/chat.

10/23/2022

Did you know that 1 in 10 people will have a seizure in their lifetime? 1 in 10. Would you know how to help?

10/14/2022

Here are some tips for coping with seasonal depression. In addition to these ideas, many people with seasonal depression choose to live in a location that maximizes their exposure to sunlight.

When you live with seasonal depression, self-care steps — like getting outside in nature and prioritizing sleep — can improve your symptoms and boost your mood. This , check out our strategies for managing seasonal depression at the following link. 🍁 https://ter.li/m4be9q