by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Sep 23, 2023 | Mental Health Basics, Resources
How Do I Find a Therapist? Check my Availability - LCSW Erica (CA only) Do you have insurance? If you have insurance, one option is to call your insurance and ask for a list of agencies and/or providers that accept your insurance. You can also pay out-of-pocket for a...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Sep 2, 2023 | General Learning For Professionals, Mental Health Basics, Resources
No voy a perder su tiempo. Yo sé que esta leyendo este artículo para poder aprender mas sobre técnicas para manejar la ansiedad. Vamos entoces. Aqui hay una lista de 10 técnicas de afrontamiento para ansiedad. Hay muchas más técnicas, pero espero que hay algo que le...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Aug 8, 2023 | General Learning For Professionals, Mental Health Basics
In my practice as a therapist, I explain that self-care is anything that sets you up well for the future. That is, it may actually include things that are unpleasant or that may not directly and immediately improve your emotional state. While a coping skill is meant...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Jul 29, 2023 | General Learning For Professionals, Mental Health Basics, Resources, Video Lists
I won’t waste your time here. I know why you clicked. You know why you clicked. Let’s get to it. Here is a list of 15 coping skill videos for anxiety. I’m sure there are many more. These are just a few of the simplest video explanations of some...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Jul 14, 2023 | General Learning For Professionals, Mental Health Basics, Resources, Video Lists
Sick of teaching only belly breathing? Has your client mastered belly breathing but really enjoy learning breathing techniques? This list may be for you. With a combination of adult-friendly and kid-friendly videos, check these videos out. Note: Subjective difficulty...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Sep 18, 2021 | General Learning For Professionals, Mental Health Basics, Resources
I have found that, when I have a client who has been diagnosed with Autism, the family members and client are not always given the psychoeducation they need. I spent some time finding some resources on Autism. Autism Speaks (Website and Hotline, English and Spanish):...