Welcome to CogniThrive.
LICENSED THERAPIST, LOS ANGELES, CA
Helping you address the underlying root of the issue, cultivate resilience, and thrive.
An integrative approach to therapy
CogniThrive values integrating relevant clinical findings from interdisciplinary fields to help clients better understand themselves from different angles. We strive to stay up-to-date with current research work to provide quality mental healthcare. Our focus is on making services convenient, holistic, and evidence-based.
P R O F E S S I O N A L A F F I L I A T I O N S
Why is therapy important?
We often think of our mind and body as separate entities, but they are interconnected and play essential roles in our lives. The mind is a powerful agent that controls the way we think, feel, and behave; when our mental health is compromised, it can leave us feeling disempowered and confused. Just as we focus on physical health through exercise and a wholesome regimen, it is equally as important to care for our mind in order to ensure our overall health and wellness.
If you’re here, you’re likely searching for the right therapist, or wondering if therapy is even an appropriate route for you. Perhaps you’re experiencing internal conflicts, chronic stress, or unresolved issues from earlier parts of your life that are reemerging. If left unaddressed, these issues can manifest in unhealthy ways, such as creating significant shifts in mood, changes in health (e.g., sleep problems and IBS), recurring relationship conflicts, or avoidant behaviors.
Common reasons why people seek therapy:
Family conflicts
Relationship struggles
Unhealthy ways of coping with stress
Self-criticisms
Traumatic events
Grief and loss
Work dissatisfaction
Addictions
What affects our mental health?
Environmental factors
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Some parts of our lives can be challenging and arduous, which can be further complicated by our upbringing, family dynamics, relationships, politics, and socioeconomic issues. These environmental factors can have profound, long-term effects on our mental health. While we may not be able to control or find resolutions for some of these variables, we can make healthy changes in our lives, habits, inner voice, unhelpful patterns of behaviors, and problem-solving skills.
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At CogniThrive, we can help you become aware of how the intersections of your environment can be contributing to your internal conflicts and issues. Sometimes, you may have to make difficult choices by establishing firm boundaries between yourself and the people or things that anchor you.
Cognitive factors
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Generally, our thoughts are helpful and allow us to reflect, understand, make judgments, imagine, and problem-solve. However, our thoughts can also hinder us in many ways. The human mind can be fallible, vulnerable, misinterpret, and misremember, which can easily lead to unhealthy thoughts that start to become unhelpful.
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We will work together on identifying any cognitive distortions or negative thought patterns that can create roadblocks for you. Not all “negative” thoughts are unhealthy; some can actually help motivate us. However, it’s a matter of recognizing how much control your thoughts have over you (as opposed to you having control over your thoughts). At CogniThrive, we can help you pinpoint the mental barriers that are impeding your path to happiness, success, and an overall peace of mind.
Biological factors
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Some mental health conditions can develop organically due to genetic predispositions, abnormal functioning of nerve cells, or chemical imbalances. Our brain is comprised of approximately 86 billion neurons, which can be fascinating but also detrimental if they do not function optimally due to various reasons: misfiring of neurotransmitters, cognitive decline, or even certain recreational drug use (e.g., methamphetamine).
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We can explore the possibility of a medication consultation with your primary care doctor or a psychiatrist, and coordinate treatment. We will also guide you with making healthy lifestyle changes that can promote your wellbeing, such as improving your sleep hygiene, stress management skills, diet, and exercise. All of these factors are integral components to ensuring your overall health.
Talking to a therapist vs. a friend
It can be helpful to reach out to a friend or a loved one for support, especially when they may know you better than anyone else.
However, they:
Can provide biased views about what you’re going through
Won’t possess the theoretical knowledge about mental health or your presenting issues
Are unable to diagnose and treat mental health conditions
May be busy with other personal commitments
In the end, you may receive support, but the deeper underlying issues may never get addressed.
Tenacity
The quality of being very determined; to never stop trying to achieve a goal even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.
Whether it’s to overcome personal goals, struggles, relationship constraints, or environmental obstacles, we all need support along the way. Let us support you in developing tenacity and a resilient mindset, which can help renew a sense of hope and determination.