In my practice as an acupuncturist and herbalist I see this all too often; a patient that has depression, difficulty loosing weight, hair loss, feeling cold, low metabolic rate, often accompanied by anxiety, insomnia and palpitations, but when complaining to her physician is told either nothing is wrong with her, or being placed on levothyroxine, Synthroid, etc., after being diagnosed with hypothyroid condition which sometimes may take years. After starting the medication, symptoms may only impr …

I decided to start this Meditation Series after suffering from high blood pressure, anxiety and a constant feeling of being overwhelmed, when my now 10 -month old baby was born. I was on blood pressure medications and hated it since I was also breastfeeding. I forgot what it was like to feel calm. I returned to my tools of meditation and self-hypnosis and was able to get off the meds in about 4 weeks. The purpose of this group is to assist other moms who are feeling the crazy hormones, anxious, …

If you live in Southern California you are invited to our Highly Sensitive People (HSP) "Meetups" in Los Angeles that are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. My name is Jim Hallowes and I'm the founder of Highly Sensitive People® and www.HighlySensitivepeople.com. And because I'm also a Certified Dr. Pat Allen WANT® Institute Trainer in Androgynous Semantic Realignment (A.S.R.), her trademarked system of language and communication, I'm able to discuss Dr. Pat Allen's work./ I am also a Certi …

Welcome! I created this group because it is my passion and sense of duty to help people develop their own ability to thrive with bipolar disorder AND I want to help people connect with others to share in way that is useful, educational, stigma-FREE and judgment-FREE experiences...all while doing enjoyable activities.   My name is Robin Mohilner.  I am a therapist living with bipolar disorder (I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 16). To learn more about me please see my website ht …

A place where moms can get together to talk about their mood and feelings after having a baby. Whether it is Postpartum Depression or the Baby Blues, you are not alone and there is support out there for you! Depression, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed and a feeling of inadequacy can be common in the months after giving birth. My hope is that this group can help support, educate and connect you to community resources.

This is a group created to host opportunities of education on using essential oils for greater health and wellness in the Southern California Area.

Our meetings follow the ASCA (Adult Survivors of Child Abuse) format (www.ascasupport.org). To quote the Survivor to Thriver manual: 'The purpose of ASCA meetings is to allow survivors to share their abuse and recovery experiences, to receive support and affirmation for their recovery efforts; to try out new, more adaptive behaviors and, in so doing, to better understand themselves and their recovery process.' This is a peer support group not a therapy group and is for abuse survivors only.   Fo …

Look Good and Feel Good...Again HI! I am a Board Certified Nutritional Consultant and Educator that is doing fun, casual on-going classes. I am really excited about this group and the prospect of helping as many people as possible learn whatever they are interested in, in the areas of eating, nutrition and healthy lifestyles. Whether that means you want to know about healthy fast meals, gain back your health, get the chemicals out of your life, or anti-aging, I want to help facilitate that in a …

Group therapy is a great way for people to learn more about themselves. We offer a warm and supportive space to explore our depths.   Groups take place at Counseling West in Sherman Oaks.   The Bi-Cultural Couples Group will help you discover your own cultural identity and how it relates to your partner and the dominant culture of your community, learn how to identify hidden cultural issues influencing and shaping interpersonal dynamics, and strengthen your relationship by integrating your bi-cu …

My name is Robbie Kramer and I am here to help you win the "dating game."  I'm obviously not a woman, but if your interested in hearing it from the other side, I have a lot of experience. As a man, I know how frustrating it can be from the other side. I've dated LOTS of women and I used to be a total player! I'm a little ashamed to admit it but I was one of those guys who your friends warned you about. I lied, manipulated, led women on and knew exactly how to keep her coming back for more wit …

… Therefore I ended up in a deep Deep DEEP depression. For the worst years I felt the constant pain from lack of sleep, my eyes constantly burned and my body ached. My mind was in a thick fog most of the time, I could not think clearly. Because nothing was working to heal me, I had contemplated suicide as a way out. ( I will not describe here the things I thought and felt because they are too unpleasant. ) I spent years analyzing everything and its effects on me. Thus I had created new methods of …

… “I should have more support…People should listen to me… There is something wrong with me …I don’t have enough time…People should respect me…I need more money…You shouldn’t have left me…” Thoughts like these pass through our minds throughout the day, causing stress, anxiety, fear, anger, and depression. Learn a simple way to clear the mind and move from fear to freedom, from anger to joy, and from confusion to clarity. Anyone with an open mind can do The Work.   Members in this Meetup group w …

… Vivation is conducive to healing physical and psychological issues, including anxiety, mood swings, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, an excellent addition to every holistic and spiritual practice. Vivation Healing Breathwork brings about a profound joy and the heartfelt experience of connecting with yourself and with the Source. It takes you on a deep inner journey to the joyful essence of your being, while healing trauma and pain from your past. Vivation is a conduit that connects …

A Los Angeles AD/HD..is a self-support group that meets to talk . about AD/HD related issues such as * Tips in life management * medication experiences * How AD/HD affects our relationships ** therapy/counseling/coaching etc... and create a empathetic support system

… Are you looking for a way out of stress, anxiety, panic attacks or depression? Would you like a greater sense of inner peace and calm? If you answered YES to any of the above then you are invited to join this group. Also if you are interested in Meditation, Creative Visualisation, Human Potential, strategies for Success, NLP, Personal Development, Spiritual Development, New Thought and Metaphysics then this group is for you. This group is a place to spread information and resources about all the …

This is an open group that will have several upcoming meetups, some formal workshops and some informal gatherings discussing a series of topics including: Uncovering the Mysteries of being Gluten-Free, The Anxiety & Nutrition Connection, Foods to aid a meditative and yoga practice, and more. If you want to know more about how our food choices can aid in healing conditions such as: digestive upsets, anxiety, skin conditions, depression and low energy levels, this group is for you! We will also be …