10 Signs You Should See a Doctor for Depression EXCERPT: Depression leaves you withdrawn and checked out, and that can manifest as a loss of appetite. “If your brain is preoccupied with negative thoughts, you may forget to eat or lose interest in cooking or preparing meals,” says Yvonne Thomas, PhD, Los Angeles-based psychologist specializing in…
Discussion Dealing With Grief and Loss:
L.A. Talk Radio – The Polished Woman co-host Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. (12/2018).
Have you suffered a loss in your life that you’re struggling with?
Whether it stems from the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, loss of one’s home and/or community due to natural disasters, a major life transition, or another significant loss, the emotional toll can be overwhelming.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How Does Loss and Grief Counseling Help With Processing Emotions?
Grief often brings a flood of emotions that can be difficult to untangle. Dr. Thomas helps clients identify and understand these feelings, providing a space to express them without judgment.
What Does Loss and Grief Counseling Help With?
Quite a lot. For example, it has helped clients to develop coping strategies.
Dr. Thomas Interviewed by Closer Magazine (09/29/2014) About Robin William’s Death
“When someone dies at their own hand, it’s natural to have a head full of questions and ‘what-ifs.’” At least his inner circle has strength in numbers. “The key thing to remember is they’re all in this together,” grief specialist Dr. Yvonne Thomas tells Closer. “They need to share the grief but also the wonderful moments…
Dr. Thomas – Featured in Life & Style Magazine (09/22/2014) about Mariah Carey
But Nick hopes Mariah will get better and he won’t be forced to bring her lowest moments to light. And experts say having kids could actually stop her from spiraling out of control this time. “The first time she had a breakdown, she didn’t have children,” notes Psychologist Yvonne Thomas. “This time she has two young…