It's all about the turning point. Isn't it? The moment you finally change direction? What is the only thing that keeps you from feeling better now? Exactly, seizing the moment.
If you decide you're ready for a turning point, it would be an honor to have the opportunity to help.
Turning Point Psychotherapy Blog
Turning Point Psychotherapy Blog Updates the Goings-On of Dealing with your Mental Health. Causes, Symptoms, Medications and Treatments of problems and disorders...
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Santa Cruz Therapist
Life as a Santa Cruz therapist is a far cry from life growing up in a working class suburb just outside Boston.
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Contact Me
Contact Christine Hassell MA, LMFT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapist serving Adults, Couples, and Adolescents in Soquel, Aptos, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Felton, Ben Lomond, Scotts Valley...
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Mission
Mission statement for Christine Hassell, LMFT of Turning Point Psychotherapy
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Office Counseling
Office Counseling and Psychotherapy serving Soquel, Aptos, Santa Cruz, San Lorezo Valley, Watsonville,Licensed Master's level cognitive therapy, EMDR and EFT
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Anxiety Symptoms
Resolve the core conflict that is the source of your anxiety symptoms. Turning Point Psychotherapy gives licensed, professional face-to-face, online and phone counseling. Start feeling better now.
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Dealing With Depression
Dealing with depression is becoming an increasingly familiar experience for many Americans. According to the World Health Organization, facts tell us that 16% of the population will be
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Stress Management
Stress management through mindfulness, breathing techniques and life style changes are taught by Christine "Sian Marie" Hassell, MA LMFT of Turning Point Psychotherpay face-to-face, online or by phone
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Building Self Esteem
Counseling services for building self esteem involve cognitive behavioral therapy, compassionate, non-judgmental listening and neuro-linguistic programming techniques. Turning Point Psychotherapy off
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Anger Management
Anger management tips, techniques and training services from Turning Point Psychotherapy can be learned online, by phone or in the office.
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Addiction
Counseling services for forms of substance abuse and behavioral addiction online, via phone or in face-to-face sessions. Professional, compassionate, licensed cognitive behavioral therapy.
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Couples Counseling
Couples Counseling may be just what you need in order to reach a turning point in the quality of your relationship. From a caring place of directness and non-judgment I engage each partner in decidin
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Extended Counseling
Master's level licensed online therapy Extended Counseling option provides affordable, secure, internet counseling. Start feeling better now...
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Premium Counseling
Premium Counseling online is affordable etherapy geared toward complicated and challenging problems. In-depth observation and comprehensive feedback help you begin resolving your problems now.
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Meditation Techniques Are Easy To Learn
Meditation techniques are actually easier than you might imagine. Most of us have probably dabbled in meditation by participating in conscious relaxation – perhaps during an exercise class or to manag
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Schedule Phone Counseling
Schedule phone counseling with a Master's level licensed therapist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy.
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Refund Policy
Turning Point Psychotherapy refund policy for online and telephone counseling services.
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Hypnosis Therapy For Smoking
While hypnosis therapy for smoking cessation has become increasingly popular because it works, research suggests that smokers who are trying to quit may be even more successful if they use hypnotherap
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Types of Depression
This page identifies several types of depression:BiPolar or Manic Depression,Major Depression,Psychotic Depression,Atypical Depression,Agitated Depression...
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Depression Medication
There are at least 23 FDA-approved drugs you could potentially use as depression medication.
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Reuptake
Reuptake happens when neurotransmitters are removed from the synapse of a nerve cell by being taken back up into the axon terminals from where they initially came.
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Caring, Effective Teen Counseling
With teen counseling, a safer, healthier and happier adolescence is an achievable goal. My mission is to work for your child’s greatest good, and give them the tools they need to flourish as adults.
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Stages of Grief
Bereaved individuals need unconditional acceptance as they journey through the five stages of grief: anger, denial, bargaining, acceptance and finally letting go.
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Communication Skills
Transform your relationships and enhance your performance with effective and easy to learn communication skills. Develop advanced techniques that will give you more confidence and self-esteem.
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Food Addiction
Food addiction is treatable. About 80% of compulsive overeaters who seek professional help either recover completely or reduce their symptoms dramatically. Compulsive overeating is a behavioral patte
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Depression in Children
Depression in children:
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Causes of Anxiety
There are many potential causes of anxiety including: Genetics,Neurochemistry,Parenting,Social,Culture,Evolution,Psychology
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Coping With Anxiety
Coping with anxiety: treatments,self help. This page addresses coping with anxiety from a personal and professional standpoint and includes links to additional pages of anxiety information including
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Treating Depression
Treating depression with herbs, exercise, vitamins and other alternative treatments may be successful without medication
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Symptoms of Depression
Symptoms of depression according to DSM IV criteria including phyisical symptoms of depression
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Causes of Depression
Biological and social causes of depression, causes of childhood depression as well as what causes teenage depression.
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Brief Counseling
Turning Point Psychotherapy's online Brief Counseling package is appropriate for help with an immediate problem, or if you want more experience in getting to know me as your therapist.
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Child sexual abuse
Child sexual abuse forums, prevention, signs and symptoms, support groups, effects, facts and statistics and learn about Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome
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Custody Stories Forum
This custody stories forum is for parents or guardians of child vicitims of sexual abuse to support each other regarding custody issues.
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Court Stories Forum
Have you been in court regarding a domestic violence issue? When you share in this court stories forum, you're helping others. Someone else will likely be able to relate to what you have to say and
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Need Child Sexual Abuse Advice
Need child sexual abuse advice is a forum for familes coping with the reality of the sexual victimizaiton of children.
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Child Sexual Abuse Statistics
Child Sexual Abuse Statistics found that the prevalence of child sexual abuse varied between 7-62% for girls and 4-30% for boys.
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Definition of Child Sexual Abuse
What is Child Sexual Abuse? According to the The American Psychological Association the definition of child sexual abuse is:contact between a child and an adult or other person significantly older or
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Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
Child sexual abuse prevention involves a combination of effective parenting, control over media exposure and an awareness of red flags that might indicate potentially harmful adults or other children.
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Child Sexual Abuse Symptoms
Child sexual abuse symptoms; • Unexplained bruises, redness, or bleeding of the child's genitals, anus, or mouth;• Wanting not to be left alone with a baby-sitter, a friend, a relative, or some other
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CPS Stories Forum
For families coping with child sexual abuse, the CPS stories forum provides a supportive and affirming place to share experiences with Child Protective Services and to increase family awareness of the
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Anger Journal
The Turning Point Psychotherapy Anger Journal is an online forum for managing anger. We all have anger, whether we express it or not. Internalized anger often turns to depression. Externalized anger
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Stress Reduction
Get a valuable 15 min Free Hypnosis Download for Stress Reduction. Relaxation therapy interrupts the chronic response cycle and relies on concepts of mindfulness that are easily taught in the office,
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LGBTQ Concerns
Turning Point Psychotherapy addresses lgbtq concerns. The mental health needs of queer individuals and couples require awareness of and sensitivity to the diversity of cultural norms and experiences w
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Questions
If you have questions about dealing with depression, types of depression, anger management, child sexual abuse, addiction, coping with anxiety, or any other information about this website ask here
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Psychotherapy FAQs
23 Psychotherapy FAQs; What is psychotherapy?, Will it work for me?, What is "cognitive behavioral " therapy?, Does it mean that I am 'ill' if I'm in psychotherapy?,How long will it take?,How often ar
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Testimonials
Testimonials for Turning Point Psychotherapy: My father always said, “Your health is your wealth.“ I am eternally thankful for your help! As you know, I really wasn‘t sure I was ever going to have ano
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Trauma
Desensitize flashbacks and distressing images of a traumatic event, resolve nightmares and repair the sense of detachment from others that trauma survivors commonly experience. Counseling services...
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What is Meditation?
So exactly what is meditation? The one definition that fits almost all types is..."Consciously directing your attention to alter your state of consciousness."
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Stress
How pervasive is stress in America? Get the facts, management, reduction self help tips, advice, relaxation tools, free hypnosis download, free meditation e-course, online counseling.
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Mantra Meditation
The universal mantra meditation comes from an ancient Indian text called the Malini Vijaya Tantra, which dates back about 5000 years. It is a very easy meditation, yet very powerful in its capacity to
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Relaxation Meditation
This remarkably easy relaxation meditation makes use of a little-known secret about the eyes. Allowing the eyes to rest in a soft downward gaze has an instant, automatic relaxing effect. Relaxation
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Energy Healing Meditation
In this simple energy healing meditation, you send the powerful healing Life Force directly to the area in need of help. This Life Force is the energy behind all healing. Wherever this energy is flowi
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Color Healing Meditation
The color healing meditation emphasizes the idea that we are not just our physical selves. We are multi-dimensional beings, composed of an Inner Spirit, a mental body, an emotional body, a vital body,
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Centering Meditation
The Centering Meditation is relaxation in action. Within you is a space that is always calm and at peace. This space is often referred to as your "calm center". Being centered means remaining in your
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Need Advice on Child Sexual Abuse?
Do you need advice on child sexual abuse? When you post to this forum, your question, and my answer will be published on Turning Point Psychotherapy's website to create a network of peer support.
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Overcome Your Addiction of Choice
Overcome your addiction of choice with cognitive behavioral therapy.
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Control Anger
Control Anger, manage anger or completely let it go with Turning Point Psychotherapy's attitude adjustment program. I give homework!
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The Resolution of Grief
The resolution of grief often resists the work of grief groups. They may encourage you to verbalize the thoughts and feelings you experience following a loss, but that is often not enough...
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EMDR Therapy
Another way of looking at EMDR therapy is from the perspective that it is a neurobiological process similar to that which happens during rem sleep (rapid eye movement).
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Resources
Turning Point Psychotherapy's resource page for additional links leading to a turning point for lasting positive change.
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Speaking of Womens Health
When speaking of womens health, the mind/body connection is a growing topic of conversation. This purpose of this page is to create an awareness of the importance and incredible power you can have ov
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Womens Health Problems
When speaking of womens health problems the first things that come to our minds are common issues like mastectomy surgery, abortion, ovarian cysts, menopausal problems and reproductive disorders
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Pelvic Exam
Women who are or who have been sexually active should have a pelvic exam every 1 to 3 years after having 3 consecutive normal exams. Based on your personal health profile, Discuss with your doctor wh
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Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts
the following are symptoms of ovarian cysts: abdominal pain or pressure, lower back pain or pain in the thighs, difficulty urinating, painful sexual intercourse, weight gain, abnormal me
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Online Weight Loss Journal
Now that you've made the decision to lose weight, you can use your online weight loss journal to help keep yourself going at a steady and sustainable pace over time.
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Importance of Communication Skills
The importance of communication skills resides in the ability for a person to interact in a way that creates a feeling of competence and effectiveness, what we psychotherapists refer to as "ego maste
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Communication Skills Online Journal
The communication skills online journal is used for the development of effective basic communication skills. It is a place where you can use it for one or more of the following things:
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Codependency Online Journal
This is a codependency online journal. It is for people who have allowed themselves to be affected by other people and their problems. Is someone else's problem your problem? If, like many people, yo
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Codependency Self Test
Use this codependency self test. If you have checked "Yes" to 5 or more of these statements, you probably have a problem with codependency. Use the form below to ask why.
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Codependency in Relationships
Codependency in relationships becomes “normative“. If a codependent person becomes involved with another person who has healthy boundaries, the codependent person still doesn‘t know any other way to o
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Codependency in Recovery
Codependency in recovery requires the undoing of learned behaviors and coping styles. Instead of obsessively trying to control, fix or change others, codependents have to learn to disengage, to let
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