Living in a society obsessed with appearance and unrealistic beauty standards can take a toll on our mental health. Eating disorders and body image distortion have become increasingly prevalent, affecting individuals of all ages and genders. As a psychologist and psychotherapist practicing in Los Angeles, Dr. Yvonne Thomas has witnessed the devastating effects of these…
Psychologist In Los Angeles EXCERPT: Why Bad Things Happen to Good People “Knowledge is power, and ignorance is not bliss,” says Yvonne Thomas, PhD, a Los Angeles-based psychologist. “People may not want to face the truth … but in the end, it will hurt them a lot worse,” she says. “You don’t want to be…
Los Angeles Psychologist EXCERPT: Our brains have trouble seeing the bright side. If you’re struggling to find the silver lining and keep jumping to the worst-case scenario, a lack of activity could be to blame. Exercise helps take the edge off and provides an outlet for us to release negative emotions, explains psychologist Yvonne Thomas,…
