Linda K. Laffey, MFT Westlake Village

10/28/2022

Dealing with sleep disturbances when you’re feeling depressed can seem like a vicious circle. The more depressed you feel, the harder it is to sleep. And the more exhausted you feel, the harder it is to fight depression.

Here's a helpful article on Coping With Sleep Disturbances During Depression

Sleep disturbances and depression often go hand-in-hand. Here's how to combat insomnia while you're also battling depression.

10/25/2022

The benefits of marriage counseling are undeniable, but they have become a necessity in today’s time. Yet, less than 5% of estranged or divorcing couples seek marriage counseling.

Here are The 10 Best Benefits of Marriage Counseling
https://1l.ink/X7GKK5Q

10/21/2022

As parents, we always desire the best for our children. We want them to be healthy, happy, and resilient when faced with life’s challenges.

Here's a helpful article on Anxiety in Children and Teens: A Parent's Guide
https://1l.ink/XCVNTH8

10/18/2022

Anger can be a common emotion among people experiencing major depression. You may feel angry at the world, angry about events from your past, or even angry at yourself.

Here's a helpful article on The Connection Between Depression and Anger
https://1l.ink/5HDGV34

10/14/2022

People who battle with binge-eating tend to be misunderstood – often labelled as greedy, lazy or just lacking willpower. However, this condition is deeply distressing.

Here's a helpful article on Overcoming binge-eating: 3 steps to get you started
https://1l.ink/82V64HM

10/11/2022

Anger can be a common emotion among people experiencing major depression. You may feel angry at the world, angry about events from your past, or even angry at yourself.

Here's a helpful article on The Connection Between Depression and Anger
https://1l.ink/GGH3LC6

10/06/2022

Whether it's work, school, or personal matters, we all have to deal with stress at some point in our lives. It's an inevitable feeling.

Here are Three Ways To Successfully Cope With Stress
https://1l.ink/WCZ7QZ5

10/03/2022

Enduring a traumatic event or series of events can change your entire life. It’s not that you look or sound different.

Here's a helpful article on How Trauma Undermines Trust & Keeps You Isolated
https://1l.ink/P7NS8G3

09/30/2022

Trauma is the result of a negative event. It occurs when you feel emotionally or mentally hurt by something that has happened, and it may lead to post-traumatic stress disorder, which is commonly referred to as PTSD.

Here are 10 Ways to Heal From Trauma
https://1l.ink/VVHWCCG

09/26/2022

As a result, people dealing with existential depression may lack motivation in their day-to-day life, feel indifferent about the “unfixable” state of the world, and avoid connections with others.

Here's a helpful article on What Is Existential Depression?
https://1l.ink/PT4LVL6

09/23/2022

Acoustic trauma is hearing loss that happens as a result of a sudden, loud noise, or from ongoing exposure to loud noises.

Here's a helpful article on What Is Acoustic Trauma?
https://1l.ink/BTK7KRT

09/19/2022

Anxiety is a normal and often healthy emotion. However, when a person regularly feels disproportionate levels of anxiety, it might become a medical disorder.

Here's a helpful article on What to know about anxiety
https://1l.ink/B7JQF3D

09/15/2022

Working from home can definitely be appealing—no dress code, no in-person supervision, no commute time, and the freedom to decide where you work.

Here are 8 Tips to Handle the Stress of Working From Home
https://1l.ink/X5GJJWZ

09/12/2022

Everything feels more challenging when you're dealing with depression. Going to work, socializing with friends, or even just getting out of bed can feel like a struggle.

Here are 8 Tips for Living With Depression
https://1l.ink/3LQS373

09/08/2022

Anxiety disorders are serious mental illnesses that cause significant worry or fear that doesn't go away and may even get worse over time.

Here's a helpful article on What Are Anxiety Disorders?
https://1l.ink/N5CKLPD

09/05/2022

Take a minute to relax and reflect on all of your hard work! Happy Labor Day!

09/01/2022

PTSD has the potential to hold a sufferer hostage, perpetually stuck in the memory of the worst pain, fear, or crisis of his or her life.

Here's a helpful article on Could You or Someone You Love Be Suffering From PTSD?
https://1l.ink/PTZZS5Q

08/29/2022

Despite binge-eating disorder being one of the most common, it isn't given the same attention as some other eating disorders (EDs).

Here's a helpful article on How common is binge-eating disorder, and how does it affect people?
https://1l.ink/JLTTXKT