Dr. Crystal I. Lee- Los Angeles Concierge Psychologist

13/11/2025

You might think it's not possible to set boundaries without feeling a tinge of guilt, but I'm here to tell you it IS possible!

Learn more here: https://laconciergepsychologist.com/blog/setting-boundaries-without-guilt/

12/11/2025

Hyper-independence is a trauma response, and therapy can help with this!

Reach out to on our psychologiststo see how we can help you: https://laconciergepsychologist.com/

11/11/2025

Such a great, clear explanation about consent! I had never heard of the wheel of consent prior to stumbling across this resource. Have you all?

We teach online and in-person workshops in the Wheel of Consent for anyone interested in taking their consent skills to the next level.

10/11/2025

Flashback Friday: Originally posted January 24th, 2021

When you hide your child's diagnosis you're doing them zero favours. You're not saving them from being bullied or isolated. Trust me, as a late diagnosed autistic, those things still happen, and your child won't know why. They'll think something's wrong with them, and blame themselves.

When you're open about their diagnosis, not only will they have an answer as to why they behave the way that they do, but they'll be more accepting of themselves.

[Image description: A four panel comic of a parent asking Honeydew about their child's diagnosis. The comic is titled "Hiding The Evidence" and is made by Theresa Scovil.

Panel 1:
A parent says to Honeydew "My child got diagnosed as autistic. Should I tell them?"
Honeydew looks surprised and says "Absolutely!"
Panel 2:
The parent looks sad and says "But I'm worried that if they know they're autistic they'll know that they're different."
Panel 3:
Honeydew says "Trust me, they'll still know that they're different."
Panel 4:
Honeydew says "All you'll be doing is removing the why."
The parent looks shocked and says "Oh."]

09/11/2025

With SNAP benefits still not being distributed, I thought it would be helpful to list some food resources for people in LA County.

1. Los Angeles Regional Food Bank 1734 E 41st St, Los Angeles, CA 90058
www.lafoodbank.org (323) 234-3030
County-wide food distribution network with hundreds of partner pantries.
Use the Pantry Locator Tool to search by ZIP code.
Recommended first stop for residents experiencing CalFresh/SNAP interruptions

2. World Harvest Food Bank 3100 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
www.worldharvestla.org (213) 746-2227
Emergency groceries (produce, dairy, canned goods, frozen foods).
Open Mon–Sat 8 AM – 3 PM; bring ID if possible

3. Valley Food Bank 12701 Van Nuys Blvd Unit A, Pacoima, CA 91331
www.valleyfoodbank.org (818) 510-4140
Regional hub for San Fernando Valley residents

4. Westside Food Bank 1710 22nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
www.wsfb.org (310) 828-6016
Serves West LA, Santa Monica, Venice, and Culver City areas

5. 211 Los Angeles County
www.211la.org Dial 2-1-1
Centralized referral hotline for food pantries, meal programs, and human services.
Available 24/7, multilingual

6. LA County Department of Public Health
a) Food Assistance Programs:
publichealth.lacounty.gov/nut/resources/food-assistance-programs.htm
b) Service Provider Areas (SPA) Specific Local Resource Lists:
publichealth.lacounty.gov/chs/SPA4/SPA%204%20Resource%20List_Revised%202.11.2022.pdf

7. DPSS Food Bank Directory (Printable PDF):
https://www.lafoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/Food-Resource-Guide-2-sided.pdf

08/11/2025

I'm excited to be presenting on autism for the California Psychological Association on Monday, November 17th from 12-1:30 pm PST. Hope to see you all there :)

07/11/2025

Ugh, the struggle is real! Who else relates to this?

06/11/2025

Money management can be challenging for any couple, but mixed-neurotype partnerships face unique difficulties that require thoughtful, tailored approaches. In our experience, understanding these neurological differences is crucial for developing effective financial strategies that honor all partners' needs while building a stable economic foundation for the relationship.

Learn more here: https://laconciergepsychologist.com/blog/money-management-mixed-neurotype-couples/

05/11/2025

I see a similar sentiment with my autistic clients-- because they are high masking, there is a real anxiety around having "tricked" people into being friends with them.

04/11/2025

Join us for our Disability Rights 101 Workshops!

Date: Wednesday November 5, November 12, & November 19
Time: 11:00 am - 12 :00 pm

Provided by Chris Knauf, Disability Rights Attorney.

Topics Covered:
Disability Rights History
Core Disability Rights
Accessibility & Inclusion
Advocacy & Litigation
Service Animals vs ESA's
Criminal Law
Mental Health

DCRC's Address is 12901 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90066.

Please call to RSVP: (310) 390-3611

04/11/2025

Recently finished this book and really liked how it was formatted (all books aimed towards an ADHD audience should be colorful! 😛)

What ADHD books would you recommend?

03/11/2025

I've never heard this perspective before (keeping a person safe from their mistake), but it makes a lot of sense. I more so hear comments about caring about the truth and having things be accurate. What do you all think of this person's explanation?