Fry John S Phd

read moreLife isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you.

read moreLately, due to the quarantine, many clients are wanting help with anxiety, depression, insomnia, and making healthy adjustments to their situation. Many are grieving the loss of routines and want better-coping skills. Relationships are fraying. I have been practicing in California for over 40 years, working with men, women, teenagers, children, and couples. Many of my referrals are from former clients, other professionals, local churches, and caring friends and family of the client. Together we clarify your goals our first session and begin with some practical suggestions.

read moreSeveral people can go through the same experience and have very different reactions. While the situation is the same, one becomes depressed, another feels high levels of anxiety, a third becomes angry, and a fourth takes a healthy approach to the challenge and moves forward. So our feelings don't come directly from what happens to us, they come from our interpretation of what is happening. That interpretation can be based on false information, on past traumatic experiences that occurred coincidently with a similar situation, on a learned tendency to always look on the dark side or the scary side of situations, or on a tendency to see situations as an affront.

read moreScientific research shows that cognitive behavior therapy works better for depression than medication. I have seen many of my clients come in and after some good therapy gradually lower their antidepressants with the guidance of their physician. Many of my clients find relief in realizing that their struggle does not own them and they can once again have hope for their lives. If you want to finally lighten your load and feel like yourself again, contact me today. I'm glad to answer your questions about the help I offer.

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read moreI am a psychologist who combines a private practice in California with consulting and seminar services. I have delivered over 400 workshops on stress management to, among others, IBM, NBC, Farmers Insurance, the U.S. Navy, The Los Angeles Times, and the faculties of Fuller Theological Seminary. My approach for all seminars is the delivery of practical information and training in an upbeat, interactive style, responsive to attendees' needs, with openness, humor, and handouts. This is not "escape training."