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.

A therapist guide on what to do and what not to do if you find out your child has been intentionally self harming.

Struggling to support your anxious child? Discover 5 common parenting mistakes that may be fueling their anxiety—and learn what to do instead to help them feel safe, confident, and emotionally resilient.

Struggling with bedtime battles? Learn how to help your anxious child sleep independently with therapist-backed strategies.

Teenagers are emotional by design. But depression is different. It's not just being “moody” or sleeping in on weekends. It's like someone hit the dimmer switch on their entire life. Your once chatty kid might now communicate in grunts. The honor roll student starts failing chemistry. The soccer lover suddenly has zero interest in lacing up cleats. Keep reading to learn the difference between the typical teenage years and clinical depression.

Breakups are messy. They’re painful. They’re also a deeply human experience that builds emotional resilience. If you approach your teen or young adult with empathy, patience, and a willingness to walk beside them—not lecture from ahead—you’ll help them learn one of life’s most valuable skills: how to grieve, heal, and grow stronger on the other side.

The first year of college comes with big changes, living away from home, new routines, and emotional ups and downs. This blog offers practical tips for students adjusting to campus life and guidance for parents supporting them through the transition.

Parenting a child with anxiety can be tough. Learn 7 things therapists want parents to know to help your child thrive in therapy and build emotional resilience.

This blog offers a practical and compassionate approach to helping kids manage social anxiety in the context of graduation or end-of-school-

Summer can be the perfect time to start therapy. With school on pause, kids and teens have more flexibility to focus on their mental health. At La Jolla Therapy Center, we help young people build coping skills and confidence—so they’re ready to head into the school year stronger and more supported.

Divorce is never easy, but a thoughtful and child-centered approach can make all the difference in helping children cope with this change.

Help your teen choose the right college in San Diego with tips on location, dorm life, and mental health impact.

This blog explains how social media affects anxiety and offers solutions.

Learn how to help your child cope with political anxiety and support their mental health in today’s challenging political climate.

Therapy isn’t just about helping your child, it’s about helping your whole family function and communicate better.

The goal isn’t to eliminate your child’s anxiety. It’s to help them learn that they can feel anxious and still face life head-on.

Struggling with friendship anxiety this Valentine’s Day? Learn how to help your child or teen navigate social pressures and manage anxiety.

Discover how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help kids and teens in San Diego manage anxiety.

This blog will help parents learn how to prepare their anxious child or teen for a successful travel experience.

Let’s break down why your middle schooler is already carrying the weight of Ivy League expectations—and how you can help.