It is the mission of Alternative Options to provide comprehensive, structured treatment for people struggling with mental health, substance abuse and eating disorders, and offer support for their families and significant others in a caring therapeutic environment. It is our hope that your journey with us will lead you to nourishing discoveries and new possibilities in your life.

Speaking of Psychology is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important, and relevant psychological research being conducted today.
Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.

Centro De Bienestar Familiar is a community-based agency that provides psychological treatment, education, training, and community outreach services to the underserved population in the greater Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley.  We offer bilingual and bi-cultural services with specialized treatments in trauma recovery. We are a group of mental health professionals with multiple specialties including:

• Psycholgical/emotional disorders

• Relational problems and marriage conflicts

• Psychiatric disorders

• Substance abuse

• Family problems and parenting issues

This is a show for people who want to fall in love with the mystery of life again.

The show.
In the exhausting flood of misinformation, noise, and endless distraction we live in today, TMST is the life raft we all need to return to our hearts.

From poets to philosophers to scientists to athletes, Laura talks to people who’ve learned something essential about being human and shares her own wisdom along the way.

Whether you are struggling in your personal life or simply want to learn how to understand and use your mind to live your best life, the Cleaning up the Mental Mess podcast will provide you with practical & scientific tips and tools to help you take back control over your mental, emotional, and physical health.

Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, we talk to the experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together.

You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale — the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history — The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness.

Meditation that adapts to you. Improve your sleep, stress, and more.
How it works:
1. Each day, you answer questions about your meditation experience, goals, and challenges.
2. Using an audio library with thousands of files, Balance assembles meditations personalized for you.
3.The more you share over time, the more personalized and effective your meditations become.

Edelman Westside Mental Health Center provides mental health services to adults 18 years old and up. They can help those experiencing homelessness, who may be low-income, or who may not have the ability to pay.

Our focus is to help individuals and families heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. Our experience enables us to offer effective, individualized psychological care. We specialize in depressive and anxiety disorders, complex trauma, relationship issues, phase of life transitions, grief and loss, and substance abuse treatment. We work with adults, children, adolescents, families, and couples. We have been trained in Mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR).

Maple Counseling is a nonprofit community mental health center that provides treatment services to anyone regardless of their ability to pay. We offer programs throughout Los Angeles County and beyond to clients of all ages - from infants through the advanced elderly. Mental health services are available to individuals, couples, families, and groups. In addition, we offer services in-schools to youth ages 2-18. Available six days a week, Maple Counseling therapists treat a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, stress, and relational problems, among other mental health needs.

The mission of Maple Counseling is to provide low-cost comprehensive mental health services to individuals of all ages, couples, and families, and to provide training for graduate and postgraduate students who are working towards licensure in the mental health field.

Clear Recovery Center is a mental health and substance abuse treatment facility located in Redondo Beach, CA. We offer a wide range of individualized treatment services both in-person and online expertly curated by our world class clinical staff. Our mission is to help our clients and their families by delivering holistic, individualized, and multimodal mental health treatment through an engaging and therapeutic environment using state of the art, evidence based clinical care. Our approach is multidisciplinary harnessing eclectic therapeutic techniques along with case management. As our clients progress through our expertly curated therapeutic, psychiatric, and behavioral curriculum, our treatment focus shifts from acute treatment to the practical application of acquired skills for ongoing health and wellness. Clear offers in-person and online treatment options for individuals and families suffering from mental health issues. Furthermore, we provide a full spectrum of sub acute addiction services ranging from inpatient detox and residential treatment to outpatient PHP and IOP care, as well as aftercare options in the South Bay of Los Angeles, CA.

Build a more resilient organization! Calm improves employee well-being by promoting better sleep, reducing stress and anxiety, and developing more mindfulness. Give employees free access to our app and full content library. Calm offers accessible, effective content to meet the needs of your diverse workforce. Access our ever-growing content library from any device, any time.

Headspace for Work is a science-backed meditation and mindfulness solution for the workplace. Even on the best days, stress can prevent us from being fully focused and doing our best work. And too much of it can lead to burnout, disengagement, more sick days, and strained relationships in the workplace. In the wake of COVID-19, it’s never been more critical for business and HR leaders to address the mental well-being of their teams head-on. Enterprise-ready, Headspace for Work offers proven mindfulness programs that lead to healthier organizations from the inside out. Headspace for Work is the leading mindfulness-based mental health benefit that helps your team take care of their minds. With some of the highest adoption rates in the industry, it offers your team access to hundreds of meditations and exercises for stress, focus, sleep, and movement. The result? Less stress and burnout — and that means fewer sick days, better focus, and more effective teamwork.

Adriana Davidson is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering telehealth services for anyone residing in Texas, Vermont & Florida. She works with adolescents and adults individually using an eclectic approach tailored to the unique needs of each new client. In 2016 Ms. Davidson graduated with a Masters in Social Work with a focus in Mental Health & Substance Abuse. Ms. Davidson received specialized mental health and substance abuse clinical training for working specifically with children and youth funded through the US Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Through several years of internships and employment, she gained experience in non profit, school district, substance abuse facility, outpatient, group practice & home health settings that allowed her to provide quality patient care, individual treatment planning, and a genuine approach to care for people at their most vulnerable moments. The intake process is used as a way to make sure the client feels comfortable moving forward. The treatment plan looks different for everyone but she starts by asking the client what their needs are and expectations in therapy. Ms. Davidson has over 8 years of experience in a variety of settings and with diverse clients, including both long-term and brief interventions. Areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, chronic pain/illness, PCOS/weight gain, family conflict, stress, coping skills, relationship challenges, vocational changes, life transitions, sexuality, and anger management. She has a passion to serve anyone regardless of sexuality or religious beliefs. Adriana believes in offering clients a safe space where they can feel compassion, no judgment, just empathy, and acceptance.

HearYou.org offers secure video counseling at a flat fee of $85 per 50-minute session, which is nearly half the cost of a typical counseling session. Promote self-care, positive coping strategies for stress management, and reduce the effects of anxiety/worry, low mood, and grief. Our counselors aren’t just experienced, they’re subject to our rigorous standards of excellence. They’re not here to “solve your case” and move on. They’re here to listen. To be authentic. And most importantly, to care.

SCCC provides comprehensive counseling services at rates based on your ability to pay. We believe everyone should get the care they need, at rates they can afford, for as long as they need counseling. We value and respect every person, honoring their history, cultural values and community context. We envision and work to create empowered communities where mental health care is a right, not a privilege.   Mental health services are provided in two locations: Mid City- 5615 W. Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90019 Watts-10950 S. Central Ave Los Angeles, CA 90059

We exist to promote the essential importance of relationships. When we value our connections with others and with the environment, we create the necessary conditions for health and sustainability. So our work promotes personal, interpersonal, and social practices that help people build strong, resilient relationships. Our programs provide healing support, a space for community building, and tools for leadership. What We Do Community Project- Draws people close to resist isolation and nurture health through counseling, groups, workshops, and volunteering. Get Empathy- Trains allies in schools and youth-serving organizations to foster leadership and civic engagement among young people. Leadership Institute- Trains leaders in mission-driven institutions to catalyze community engagement and social transformation.

iBreathe is a simple yet powerful app to help guide you through deep breathing exercises. Whether you are struggling with stress, anxiety, insomnia, or are trying to meditate and relax, iBreathe provides an easy-to-use, beautifully designed user interface. Unlike other apps, iBreathe is designed with simplicity in mind and does not contain any bloat or clutter.

Features:

-Simple & easy to use interface
-Customizable breathing intervals (inhale, exhale, hold, cycles)
-Pre-defined presets specifically designed to help with stress and anxiety
-Customizable reminders to remind you to breathe throughout the day
-Apple Health integration
-Quick actions via haptic touch (long press from your home screen) to start your breathing exercises quickly
-Multiple color themes
-Learn about the benefits of deep breathing

This app is for Mac products only.

Masada Homes is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting emotional wellness throughout our community. We strive to offer comprehensive and accessible mental health and social services to children, youth, adults and their families. Masada is committed to supporting the well-being of those we serve. We understand that developing life-long skills for improving and preserving emotional health is critical to the success of an individual. Our staff is highly trained and equipped to offer our clients the vital tools to improve the quality of their lives. Over the years Masada has added services and locations to keep up with the demand for innovative and accessible treatment programs. Masada now provides a complete range of community-based mental health services to children, adults and families.