Posts tagged labeling

What is the Difference between Depression and Sadness?

In honor of National Anxiety and Depression Awareness week, let’s have a candid discussion about depression. Sometimes people call normal sadness as depression while other people may be experiencing depression but minimizing it as normal sadness. What is depression? How do I know if I or someone else is depressed? I hope to demystify clinical depression and help bring clarity to a serious issue that affects millions of people.

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How do I create meaningful friendships?

Friendships are important but not always easy to create. When people say they want a friend, I am guessing they want a meaningful relationship as opposed to some shallow one. So if meaningful friendships don’t just happen, what can I do? We explore two important ingredients that are crucial to creating the relationships you want!

behavioral health, counseling, mental health, psychologyTimothy YenFebruary 12, 2020attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anger management, angry, avoidance, adjustment disorder, anxiety disorders, acceptance commitment therapy, adhd, addiction, anger, anxiety attack, abuse, ACT therapy, adhd symptoms in kids, anxiety, building self esteem, bereavement counseling, behavioral therapist, counseling, counseling for kids, couples counseling, confusion, codependency, customer service, child therapist, cognitive behavioral therapy, common family problems, couples therapy, de-stigmize, depression, disgust, diagnosis, depression therapy, divorce, emotions, feelings, family therapy, family counseling, family problems and solutions, financial difficulties, growth, generalized anxiety disorder, goals, growth therapy, how to deal with anxiety, how to deal with depression, how to build self esteem, happiness, irritable, internet addiction, joy, long term therapy, lgbt counseling, LGBT counseling, labeling, lgbt mental health services, LGBT mental health services, marriage therapy, military service, mental health, mental disorders, mindfulness, marriage counseling questions, men's health issues, marriage and family therapist, obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD treatment, ocd, OCD, ptsd, PTSD, panic, panic attacks, parenting, parenting skills, PTSD treatment, post traumatic stress disorder, professionalism, personal growth, personal development, personal development counseling, panic disorder, psychologist, PTSD symptoms, premarital counseling, panic disorders, parent child interaction, parent child interaction therapy, questions, relationship tips, relationship therapy, sexual abuse, shame, self esteem, social skills, social anxiety, seeking a counseling, self esteem counseling, suicidal ideation, spirituality, self respect, self worth, seeking a therapist, symptoms of depression, self esteem therapy for children, social anxiety disorder, veterans, winning, worth, work stress, worldview, winsComment

What is the Purpose of Emotions? Feelings Decoded.

To feel is to be human. I believe we have a love-hate relationship with our emotions! Sometimes emotions feel great and it gives our lives such depth while other times our emotions cause such distress and creates behavioral destruction. So what is the purpose of our emotions? What are our emotions trying to tell us? By having a better understanding behind our emotions, we are able to understand and communicate more effectively.

behavioral health, counseling, mental health, psychologyTimothy YenOctober 2, 2019anger management, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anger, avoidance, abuse, adjustment disorder, anxiety attack, anxiety disorders, adhd, addiction, adhd symptoms, anxiety, adhd symptoms in kids, building self esteem, behavioral therapist, bereavement counseling, couples counseling, counseling, counseling for kids, customer service, codependency, child therapist, couples therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, common family problems, drugs, de-stigmize, depression, diagnosis, depression therapy, drug abuse, divorce, digust, family therapy, family caregiving, family counseling, family problems and solutions, financial difficulties, growth, goals, generalized anxiety disorder, growth therapy, how to deal with anxiety, how to deal with depression, how to cope with loss, how to cope with death, how to build self esteem, internet addiction, irritable, loss of a loved one, long term therapy, labeling, lgbt counseling, LGBT counseling, lgbt mental health services, LGBT mental health services, money, marriage therapy, military service, mental health, mental disorders, mindfulness, men's health issues, marriage counseling questions, marriage and family therapist, ocd, OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD treatment, ptsd, PTSD, panic attacks, parenting, parenting skills, PTSD treatment, post traumatic stress disorder, procrastination, professionalism, personal growth, emotions, feelings, confusion, psychologist, psych meds, personal development, psych medication, panic disorders, panic disorder, parent child interaction, parent child interaction therapy, premarital counseling, questions, relationship tips, relationship therapy, sexual abuse, shame, self esteem, social skills, social anxiety, suicidal ideation, seeking a counseling, self esteem counseling, spirituality, self respect, self worth, stages of mourning, seeking a therapist, symptoms of depression, self esteem therapy for children, social anxiety disorder, tim yen, trauma, therapy, tips, types of depression, types of therapy for anxiety, tricks, therapist, teen counseling, therapy for adults, veterans, win, winning, worth, what is anxiety, work stress, worldview, joy, happiness, fear, surprise, disgustComment

How do I have difficult conversations?

Nobody likes to feel awkward and definitely not hurt. To speak your truth can sometimes feel impossible to do but you know it needs to be done or else nothing else will change and the relationship suffers. What makes certain conversations so difficult? What can be done about it? We explore the nature of these situations and how we can set up wins in our relationships.

behavioral health, counseling, mental health, psychologyTimothy YenMay 31, 2019attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anger management, angry, avoidance, abuse, adjustment disorder, anxiety attack, anxiety disorders, adhd, adhd symptoms, addiction, anxiety, adhd symptoms in kids, building self esteem, behavioral therapist, bereavement counseling, couples counseling, counseling, counseling for kids, customer service, codependency, child therapist, couples therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, common family problems, drugs, de-stigmize, depression, diagnosis, depression therapy, drug abuse, divorce, family therapy, family caregiving, family counseling, family problems and solutions, financial difficulties, growth, goals, generalized anxiety disorder, growth therapy, how to deal with anxiety, how to deal with depression, how to cope with loss, how to cope with death, how to build self esteem, internet addiction, irritable, loss of a loved one, long term therapy, labeling, lgbt counseling, LGBT counseling, lgbt mental health services, LGBT mental health services, money, marriage therapy, military service, mental health, mental disorders, mindfulness, men's health issues, marriage counseling questions, marriage and family therapist, new year, new year resolutions, ocd, OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD treatment, ptsd, PTSD, psych meds, panic, panic attacks, parenting, parenting skills, PTSD treatment, post traumatic stress disorder, procrastination, professionalism, personal growth, personal development, personal development counseling, psychologist, panic disorders, panic disorder, PTSD symptoms, ptsd symptoms, premarital counseling, psych medication, parent child interaction, parent child interaction therapy, questions, relationship tips, relationship therapy, sexual abuse, shame, self esteem, social skills, social anxiety, seeking a counseling, self esteem counseling, suicidal ideation, spirituality, self respect, self worth, stages of mourning, seeking a therapist, symptoms of depression, self esteem therapy for children, social anxiety disorder, tim yen, trauma, therapy, tips, types of depression, types of therapy for anxiety, tricks, therapist, teen counseling, therapy for adults, veterans, win, winning, wins, worth, what is anxiety, work stress, worldviewComment

What is better, private practice counseling or hospital outpatient counseling? Expectations uncovered.

You may be seeking counseling support but asking the question “Should I see a private practice therapist or get an insurance that covers counseling through a hospital or clinic?” Finding the right therapist and setting is crucial to your personal growth and healing. So which one is better or right for you? This article will address the benefits and costs of each kind to help you make the right decision!

behavioral health, counseling, mental health, psychologyTimothy YenMay 3, 2019attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anger management, angry, avoidance, abuse, adjustment disorder, anxiety attack, anxiety disorders, adhd, adhd symptoms, addiction, anxiety, adhd symptoms in kids, building self esteem, behavioral therapist, bereavement counseling, couples counseling, counseling, counseling for kids, customer service, codependency, child therapist, couples therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, common family problems, drugs, de-stigmize, depression, diagnosis, depression therapy, drug abuse, divorce, family therapy, family caregiving, family counseling, family problems and solutions, financial difficulties, growth, goals, generalized anxiety disorder, growth therapy, how to deal with anxiety, how to deal with depression, how to cope with loss, how to cope with death, how to build self esteem, internet addiction, irritable, loss of a loved one, long term therapy, labeling, lgbt counseling, LGBT counseling, lgbt mental health services, LGBT mental health services, marriage therapy, military service, mental health, mental disorders, mindfulness, men's health issues, marriage counseling questions, marriage and family therapist, new year, ocd, OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD treatment, ptsd, PTSD, psych meds, panic, panic attacks, parenting, parenting skills, PTSD treatment, post traumatic stress disorder, procrastination, professionalism, personal growth, personal development, personal development counseling, psychologist, panic disorders, panic disorder, PTSD symptoms, ptsd symptoms, premarital counseling, psych medication, parent child interaction, parent child interaction therapy, questions, relationship tips, relationship therapy, sexual abuse, shame, self esteem, social skills, social anxiety, seeking a counseling, self esteem counseling, suicidal ideation, spirituality, self respect, self worth, stages of mourning, seeking a therapist, symptoms of depression, self esteem therapy for children, social anxiety disorder, tim yen, trauma, therapy, tips, types of depression, types of therapy for anxiety, tricks, therapist, teen counseling, veterans, win, worth, what is anxiety, work stress, worldview, winning, winsComment

Psych meds scare me. Why would anyone consider taking psych meds? The truth about psych medication.

Being in the hospital setting has given me a lot of exposure around people’s fear around psych meds. I have the privilege of working alongside some amazing psychiatrists, pediatricians, and nurse practitioners who assist in providing this service but most clients initially do not want it. Why? I want to talk openly about the fears and concerns shared with me over the years and answer some of those questions around psych meds.

behavioral health, counseling, mental health, psychology, stigmaTimothy YenMarch 31, 2019attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, angry, avoidance, abuse, adjustment disorder, anxiety attack, anxiety disorders, adhd, anger management, adhd symptoms, addiction, anxiety, adhd symptoms in kids, building self esteem, behavioral therapist, bereavement counseling, couples counseling, counseling, counseling for kids, codependency, child therapist, couples therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, common family problems, drugs, drug abuse, psych meds, psych medication, diagnosis, de-stigmize, depression, depression therapy, divorce, family therapy, family caregiving, family counseling, family problems and solutions, financial difficulties, growth, goals, generalized anxiety disorder, growth therapy, how to deal with anxiety, how to deal with depression, how to cope with loss, how to cope with death, how to build self esteem, internet addiction, irritable, loss of a loved one, long term therapy, labeling, lgbt counseling, LGBT counseling, lgbt mental health services, LGBT mental health services, marriage therapy, military service, mental health, mental disorders, mindfulness, men's health issues, marriage counseling questions, marriage and family therapist, new year, ocd, OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD treatment, ptsd, PTSD, panic, panic attacks, parenting, parenting skills, PTSD treatment, post traumatic stress disorder, professionalism, personal growth, personal development, personal development counseling, psychologist, PTSD symptoms, ptsd symptoms, premarital counseling, parent child interaction, parent child interaction therapy, panic disorder, panic disorders, questions, relationship tips, relationship therapy, tricks, sexual abuse, shame, self esteem, social skills, social anxiety, seeking a counseling, self esteem counseling, suicidal ideation, spirituality, self respect, self worth, stages of mourning, seeking a therapist, symptoms of depression, self esteem therapy for children, social anxiety disorder, tim yen, trauma, therapy, tips, types of depression, types of therapy for anxiety, therapist, teen counseling, therapy for adults, veterans, win, winning, worth, what is anxiety, work stress, winsComment

Christian-valued Parenting vs. Science-based Parenting: A Discussion on Differences and Integration

Parenting is so much more than what parents do but a belief about the role of parents. There are so many self-help books on the “best thing for your kids” so what do you believe? I want to break down the basic philosophies behind Science-based parenting and Christian-valued parenting which both have very valuable insights to consider. The desire to be great parents is very honorable and that endeavor is definitely worth the investment!

behavioral health, counseling, mental health, psychologyTimothy YenMarch 2, 2019attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anger management, angry, avoidance, abuse, adjustment disorder, anxiety attack, anxiety disorders, adhd, adhd symptoms, addiction, anxiety, adhd symptoms in kids, building self esteem, behavioral therapist, bereavement counseling, parenting, counseling, counseling for kids, couples therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, common family problems, codependency, child therapist, couples counseling, de-stigmize, diagnosis, depression, depression therapy, divorce, family therapy, family caregiving, family counseling, family problems and solutions, growth, goals, generalized anxiety disorder, growth therapy, how to deal with anxiety, how to deal with depression, how to cope with loss, how to cope with death, how to build self esteem, internet addiction, irritable, loss of a lovedone, loss of a loved one, long term therapy, labeling, lgbt counseling, LGBT counseling, lgbt mental health services, LGBT mental health services, marriage therapy, military service, mental health, mental disorders, mindfulness, men's health issues, marriage counseling questions, marriage and family therapist, ocd, OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD treatment, ptsd, PTSD, panic, panic attacks, parenting skills, PTSD treatment, post traumatic stress disorder, professionalism, personal growth, personal development, personal development counseling, psychologist, panic disorders, panic disorder, PTSD symptoms, ptsd symptoms, premarital counseling, parent child interaction therapy, parent child interaction, questions, relationship tips, relationship therapy, sexual abuse, shame, self esteem, social skills, social anxiety, seeking a counseling, self esteem counseling, suicidal ideation, spirituality, self respect, self worth, stages of mourning, seeking a therapist, symptoms of depression, self esteem therapy for children, social anxiety disorder, trauma, therapy, types of depression, types of therapy for anxiety, therapist, teen counseling, therapy for adults, veterans, worth, what is anxiety, worldview, work stressComment

Make New Year’s Resolutions Work: 5 Psychological Tips to Reach your Goals!

A brand new year for a brand new you. Is that really true? If you are thinking of making some New Year’s resolutions or personal goals (which I highly recommend), I am here to support you! Just wishing for personal growth will result in keeping that reality a wish. To make positive changes for a better version of you requires intention. Here are a few psychological tips to keep in mind for the foundation for your success!

behavioral health, counseling, mental health, psychologyTimothy YenDecember 30, 2018anger management, adjustment disorder, anxiety disorders, abuse, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, adhd, addiction, anxiety, adhd symptoms in kids, avoidance, building self esteem, bereavement counseling, behavioral therapist, counseling, counseling for kids, codependency, child therapist, couples therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, common family problems, customer service, de-stigmize, depression, diagnosis, depression therapy, divorce, family therapy, family caregiving, family counseling, family problems and solutions, financial difficulties, generalized anxiety disorder, growth therapy, how to deal with anxiety, how to deal with depression, how to cope with loss, how to cope with death, how to build self esteem, internet addiction, irritable, loss of a loved one, long term therapy, labeling, lgbt counseling, LGBT counseling, lgbt mental health services, LGBT mental health services, money, marriage therapy, military service, mental health, mental disorders, mindfulness, men's health issues, marriage counseling questions, marriage and family therapist, ocd, OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD treatment, ptsd, PTSD, panic, panic attacks, parenting, parenting skills, PTSD treatment, post traumatic stress disorder, procrastination, professionalism, personal growth, personal development, psychologist, personal development counseling, panic disorders, panic disorder, PTSD symptoms, premarital counseling, parent child interaction, parent child interaction therapy, ptsd symptoms, questions, relationship tips, relationship therapy, sexual abuse, shame, self esteem, social skills, social anxiety, seeking a counseling, self esteem counseling, suicidal ideation, spirituality, self respect, self worth, stages of mourning, seeking a therapist, symptoms of depression, self esteem therapy for children, social anxiety disorder, trauma, therapy, types of depression, types of therapy for anxiety, therapist, teen counseling, therapy for adults, veterans, worth, what is anxiety, work stress, new year resolutions, new year, goals, growth, tricks, tips, winning, wins, winComment

Does the race of your therapist matter?

We all know that we shouldn’t “Judge a book by its cover.” The reality is that some sort of judgement is made when we first meet someone and this is no less true with your therapist. So does their race matter to the degree that they can relate to a client? When can too much similarity become a problem? For answers to these questions and more, read on!

behavioral health, counseling, psychologyTimothy YenDecember 1, 2018attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, angry, anger management, adjustment disorder, anxiety attack, adhd, addiction, anxiety, adhd symptoms in kids, building self esteem, behavioral therapist, bereavement counseling, couples counseling, counseling, counseling for kids, customer service, codependency, child therapist, couples therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, common family problems, de-stigmize, depression, diagnosis, depression therapy, divorce, self esteem, family therapy, family caregiving, family counseling, family problems and solutions, generalized anxiety disorder, growth therapy, how to deal with depression, how to deal with anxiety, how to cope with loss, how to cope with death, how to build self esteem, internet addiction, irritable, loss of a loved one, long term therapy, labeling, lgbt counseling, lgbt mental health services, LGBT mental health services, LGBT counseling, marriage therapy, military service, mental health, mental disorders, mindfulness, men's health issues, marriage counseling questions, marriage and family therapist, ocd, OCD treatment, ptsd, panic, panic attacks, parenting, parenting skills, PTSD treatment, post traumatic stress disorder, professionalism, personal growth, personal development, personal development counseling, psychologist, panic disorders, panic disorder, PTSD symptoms, premarital counseling, parent child interaction, parent child interaction therapy, questions, relationship tips, relationship therapy, sexual abuse, shame, social skills, social anxiety, seeking a counseling, self esteem counseling, suicidal ideation, spirituality, self respect, self worth, stages of mourning, seeking a therapist, symptoms of depression, self esteem therapy for children, social anxiety disorder, trauma, therapy, types of depression, types of therapy for anxiety, teen counseling, therapy for adults, veterans, worth, what is anxiety, work stressComment

Why do therapists “label me” by giving me a diagnosis? The truth about diagnoses.

People often fear going to therapy because “I don’t want to be labeled as crazy.” What if that is not the case at all? Why a diagnosis could be the key to a better life.

psychology, counseling, stigma, mental healthTimothy YenJuly 20, 2018diagnosis, labeling, mental health, mental disorders, psychologist, therapist, therapy, counseling, relationship therapy, couples counseling, marriage therapy, relationship tips, marriage counseling questions, couples therapy, depression, symptoms of depression, types of depression, depression therapy, how to deal with depression, anxiety, types of therapy for anxiety, how to deal with anxiety, anxiety attack, anxiety disorders, social anxiety, panic attacks, panic disorders, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, cognitive behavioral therapy, child therapist, behavioral therapist, teen counseling, counseling for kids, parent child interaction therapy, mindfulness, PTSD, PTSD symptoms, post traumatic stress disorder, trauma, lgbt counseling, lgbt mental health services, family counseling, family therapy, marriage and family therapist, common family problems, family problems and solutions, personal development, building self esteem, growth therapy, personal development counseling, self esteem counseling, self worth, self respect, bereavement counseling, stages of mourning, loss of a loved one, how to cope with death, how to cope with loss, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, adhd, adhd symptoms in kids, adhd symptoms, men's health issues, anger management, procrastination, work stress, shame, financial difficulties, divorce, premarital counseling, abuse, parenting, parenting skills, social skills, adjustment disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, ocd, family caregiving, internet addiction, veterans, military serviceComment