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Practical guidance on mental health, relationships, and sexual well-being from Dr. Carrie Jacobs, PsyD.

Sleep & Mental Health

What Causes Nightmares and How Can Therapy Help?

Nightmares can disrupt sleep, heighten stress, and leave lasting emotional discomfort long after waking. These intense dreams are not random events — they often reflect underlying fears, memories, and experiences the mind is still trying to process.

Relationships

Finding Love and Healing After Divorce: A Path to Emotional Freedom

Have you ever felt lost about where to start when it comes to dating after divorce? Many people struggle with rebuilding confidence and trust after a marriage ends — the fear of getting hurt again can feel overwhelming.

LGBTQ+ Mental Health

In Texas, an Unrelenting Assault on Trans Rights Is Taking a Mental Toll

Originally posted on NPR. For many families raising transgender children, everyday life involves navigating not just the usual parenting challenges but an increasingly hostile political and legal landscape.

Anxiety & Stress

Coronavirus and Stress: How to Navigate Feelings of Isolation and Anxiety

How do you navigate feelings of isolation and anxiety during a global crisis? First and foremost, reach out to friends and family via phone or video call. Having a consistent pattern of living helps maintain a sense of stability.

Sleep & Wellness

What Does Science Say About Sleep and Brain Health?

Sleep is essential for every part of our daily functioning. It influences how we think, how we feel, and how our bodies respond to stress. Many people underestimate its role in emotional balance and long-term health.

Self-Esteem

Struggling with Confidence and Connection? Here's What to Do

Have you ever felt unsure of yourself at work, in your relationships, or even in your day-to-day decisions? Do you find it hard to set boundaries, speak up for what you need, or stop putting everyone else first?

Resilience

Life with Covid and Moving Beyond

Finding our way back to our old norm is simply not a possibility. It has become a realization that we must create a new way of living. Life has changed and we must adjust — and that process takes time, patience, and support.

Therapy

Can Counseling in Encino Help with Anxiety, PTSD, and Relationship Struggles?

Life can be heavy when experiences weigh on your mind. Unresolved trauma, anxiety, or relationship struggles can make even simple moments feel overwhelming — and you might find yourself avoiding intimacy or connection altogether.

News

Carrie Jacobs PsyD Press Release

Get to know Clinical Sexologist and Psychologist Dr. Carrie Jacobs, who serves patients in Encino, California. Dr. Jacobs is an experienced clinical sexologist and psychologist operating a private practice.

Sexual Health

Sex and Intimacy During the Virus

With civilians being asked to stay home, many Americans are asking about intimacy and connection. It is by no means unsurprising that couples and single people alike are wondering what a global health crisis means for their relationships.

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