Is your teen in San Diego drinking to cope with anxiety? Many teens use alcohol to manage stress and social pressure, but it can worsen anxiety. Learn how to recognize the signs and support your teen in building healthier coping skills.

Halloween can be overwhelming for teens facing anxiety and body image pressures. Learn how to support your teen with open conversations, positive coping strategies, and confidence-building tools so they can enjoy the holiday without added stress.

Many teens vape to manage anxiety, but it often makes symptoms worse. At La Jolla Therapy Center, we help teens break free from vaping and build healthy coping skills. If your teen struggles with marijuana use and anxiety, our therapy can support lasting recovery and better mental health.

An emotional support animal is any pet that provides comfort and helps ease symptoms of a mental health condition. ESAs don’t need special training or certifications and are simply there to offer companionship, warmth, and a sense of calm. Talking to a mental health professional can help you decide if one will benefit you and how to go about getting one.

By the time we hit our 30s, many of us expect to have checked at least a few boxes when it comes to education, careers, relationships, marriage and kids. And when you haven't checked as many boxes as you thought you would have, it can feel like you’re falling behind or spinning your wheels.

Anxiety and ADHD are two of the most commonly misunderstood mental health challenges for teens—especially girls. But they’re not the same and understanding the difference matters.

Worried about your child’s obsession with grades? Learn how to support anxious students and ease academic pressure with therapist-backed strategies.

Finding balance is crucial, not just for success in Greek life, but for overall well-being in college. Read this blog for strategies to help maintain mental health during the rush process.

The gut isn’t just a digestion machine—it’s also deeply connected to our emotions, particularly anxiety. This blog explores how this intricate relationship works, and why healing the mind can often be a key step in healing the body.

Graduating from college can feel overwhelming for Gen Z students facing an uncertain job market and pressure to succeed. Therapy can help young adults navigate anxiety, build confidence, and take empowered steps forward.

Perfectionism and OCD have a lot in common— But the key difference is why a person is engaging in certain behaviors.

Postpartum depression is common—but treatable. Discover how therapy can support your mental health in early parenthood.