Patrick Cleveland, Therapy and Counseling Services

I’m so happy my son is 6 months old today, yay! What a blessing! He’s deeply affected me and has changed my life for the better. He teaches me so much and he makes me feel the beautiful innocence, curiosity, and spontaneous joy I’ve forgotten, repressed, or have been conditioned not to express in becoming an adult. Thank you for awakening my inner child! I love you so much! Happy 6 month birthday Charles Preston Cleveland! #parenthood #fatherandson #6monthsold #myson #fatherhood #consciousparenting

I got my covid 19 vaccine today as a tier 1a mental health professional! It felt so cool to be a part of history today. Seeing the signs for the vaccine as I walked into the clinic made me feel like this pandemic is finally going to be over at some point. Ten months into pandemic and the vaccine is here! I’m so thankful scientific and medical communities for working tirelessly around the clock to make this happen! #psychotherapy #counseling #therapy #mentalhealth #psychology #philosophy #personaldevelopment #longbeach #lakewood #covid_19 #coronaviruspandemic #vaccine #covidvacccine

One of my new year’s resolutions is going to be about learning to calm my mind from thinking too much. The mind is amazing and can do a lot of things. It’s great for creating iPhones and building bridges. However, when overused it can run amok, cause anxiety, indecision, and ruin your ability to be in the present moment because you’re too often thinking about the past or planning for the future. For years I worshipped thinking. I have multiple degrees in psychology and philo...sophy. I love research and theories. They’ve played a huge role in my ability to help others. I can also escape into a world of ideas at any moment, and that’s become a problem. It’s now a bad habit that gets in the way of me being present for life. Therapists have things to work on just like our clients. We are human and have our flaws and personal development goals just like everyone else. I practice what I preach to my clients and I look forward to cultivating my mindfulness practices to create more clarity, present moment living, and peace of mind in the coming year. Happy new year everyone! #psychotherapy #therapy #counseling #mentalhealth #psychology #philosophy #personaldevelopment #longbeach #lakewood #cerritos #daybreakcounselingcenter #quotes #mindfulness #mind #liveinthemoment #thepowerofnow #thepresent #peaceofmind #clarity #happynewyear #happynewyear2021 #2021

One of my new year’s resolutions is going to be about learning to better calm my mind from thinking too much. The mind is amazing and can do a lot of things. It’s great for creating iPhones and building bridges. However, when overused it can run amok, cause anxiety, indecision, and ruin your ability to be in the present moment because you’re too often thinking about the past or planning for the future. For years I worshipped thinking. I have multiple degrees in psychology and... philosophy. I love research and theories. They’ve played a huge role in my ability to help others. I can also escape into a world of ideas at any moment, and that’s become a problem. It’s now a bad habit that gets in the way of me being present for life. Therapists have things to work on just like our clients. We are human and have our flaws and personal development goals just like everyone else. I practice what I preach to my clients and I look forward to cultivating my mindfulness practices to create more clarity, present moment living, and peace of mind in the coming year. Happy new year everyone! #psychotherapy #therapy #counseling #mentalhealth #psychology #philosophy #personaldevelopment #longbeach #lakewood #cerritos #daybreakcounselingcenter #quotes #mindfulness #mind #liveinthemoment #thepowerofnow #thepresent #peaceofmind #clarity #happynewyear #happynewyear2021 #2021

Good read on turning tragedy into triumph. #motivation #stevejobs #mentalhealth https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/362293

In this video I talk about the difference between ambivalence and a lack of motivation and how sometimes we can mislabel ambivalence as a lack of motivation. Doing so can lead to a cycle of negative self talk and a feeling of being stuck. What actually might be going on is that we may not have certainty about what we’re trying to do (thereby we are ambivalent about it) and we can mislabel that as a lack of motivation. Furthermore we may be in love with idea of doing somethin...g (i.e. learning an instrument or a new language) but we really don’t want to put the work in to do it because we haven’t decided that we really want it enough which we can then mislabel as a lack of motivation. Asking yourself if you really want it, knowing what it takes, and then deciding you’re going to put the work can help you work through ambivalence and avoid the negative cycle of being stuck and mislabeling that as a lack of motivation. If you have any questions about this video or anything related to psychology, philosophy, mental health, or personal developmental that you’d like me to address send me a message and I will gladly consider doing so. I hope this is video was helpful to you in developing clarity and certainty in your goals and pursuits. If any of you are interested in setting up an appointment with any of the amazing therapist on my tram please feel free to give us a call at 562-566-4257 or visit our website for more information at ww.dayreakcounselingcenter.com #psychotherapy #counseling #psychology #therapy #personaldevelopment #ambivalent #ambivalence #lackofmotivation #motivation #clarity #certainty #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #longbeach #lakewood #brea #fullerton #losangeles #orangecounty #california #daybreakcounselingcenter

I’ve found this to be so true...sometimes painfully true as the journey upward toward each new level stretches, tugs, and pushes at some of the rawest and deepest parts of you that must be shed like a snake it’s skin to thereby arrive at the new version of you that is ready for the next level. #psychotherapy #counseling #therapy #mentalhealth #psychology #philosophy #personaldevelopment #longbeach #lakewood #fullerton #losalamitos #brea #daybreakcounselingcenter #quotes #leonardodicaprio #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlife ##entrepreneur

In this video I talk about how psychotherapy and personal development can be like whack a mole where once we solve one problem another one often emerges and how that’s similar to how life is so we might as well learn to solve one problem at a time and embrace it, accept it, grow from it, & enjoy the ride! #therapy #counseling #psychotherapy #mentalhealth #onlinecounseling #onlinetherapy #psychology #selfhelp #longbeach #lakewood #rossmoor #brea #fullerton #diamondbar

I can’t believe my son is three months old already and we are celebrating his 1st Halloween! Although in some ways feels like six months sometimes. What a journey it has been! I hope you all have a safe and happy Halloween ! #fatherhood #fatherandson #psychotherapy #counseling #therapy #mentalhealth #psychology #personaldevelopment #longbeach #lakewood #brea #fullerton #daybreakcounselingcenter

Great advice for when we feel overwhelmed or stuck in a situation we can’t see a way out of. Marcus Aurelius was both a philosopher and a Roman emperor. He was therefore not only a man of thought but also a man of action. As Tony Robbins says, knowledge is not power, knowledge is potential power. Unused knowledge is just data resting on the hard drive of our minds. We have apply what we’ve learned by putting it into practice in the world so we can continue to learn, grow, and overcome anything that comes our way! #psychotherapy #counseling #therapy #mentalhealth #psychology #philosophy #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #videotherapy #telehealth #teletherapy #longbeach #lakewood #bellflower #losalamitos #rossmoor #daybreakcounselingcenter #quotes #marcusaurelius

I’m still reflecting on the major loss of RBG, the accomplishments she made, and the life she led. She gave us some great advice on what a meaningful life can be. Many amazing people throughout history have said variations of what she said in their own way but this is her way of saying a meaningful life consist of helping and being of service to others in our communities. I have tried my best to follow this advice in my journey to spread important ideas, personal growth, and... mental health care. I’m thankful to Ruth Bader Ginsberg for being an inspiration to me through the life she led and the accomplishments she made by being another shining example of showing that through courage, perseverance, and strategy we can make major positive changes in the world. #psychotherapy #counseling #longbeach #brea #ruthbaderginsburg lakewood #fullerton #rbg #courage #personaldevelopment #daybreakcounselingcenter #mentalhealth #makeachange #mentalhealthawareness #women #womensrights See more

Freud was the first person to put down the medical mask of the expert who diagnoses, treats, and talks at his patients and instead began to truly listen to what his patients had to say. In doing so he invented the practice of psychotherapy. I am thankful to him for shining light into the unconscious mind, for his countless insights, and for creating the profession I love so much. Since the beginning of my education in psychology I have been and remain to be, a Freudian. #freud #freudian #psychoanalysis #psychotherapy #psychology #LongBeach

The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do. - Andy Warhol (I’ve changed so much over the years. I’ve been a part of various groups, played various roles, and worn different masks. As time goes on we acquire more layers and become a complex committee of parts and sub-personalities. Cultivating awareness and getting to know them is my understanding of getting to know the real me, all of me, and not just the parts I like, but also wh...at Jung called the shadow parts as well. I’ve let people go who bring out parts I no longer need and hinder me from evolving. I’ve stayed close to those who encourage my growth. I’ve tried to make a positive impact in the lives of all the clients I’ve worked with in psychotherapy over the years. A part of me is sometimes hard on me for not achieving more yet there is a another part that is proud of me for the lives I’ve touched, the things I’ve achieved, and the man I’ve become. 40 is an age of reckoning. It is a mid-life point of reflection on the past and utilizing that data to further clarify the path going forward. So far I like where I’m heading and I look forward to the journey ahead! #psychology #counseling #quotes #psychotherapy #healing #therapy #mentalhealth #selfhelp #daybreakcounselingcenter #longbeach #lakewood #personalgrowth #brea #fullerton #losalamitos #quotes #daybreakcounselingcenter #ceo #clinicaldirector #latinoownedbusiness #hispanicownedbusiness #chicano #latinx #latino #hispanic #mexicanamerican #40 #40andfabulous #40thbirthday #midlifestyle #agingwithgrace See more

The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck is one of my favorite books of all time! I use parts of it in my Psych 101 class. I’ve found some people tend to judge it wrong by the title. It’s not about not giving a fuck about things. It’s about focusing on your highest values, staying true to your goals, and not giving a fuck about things that don’t matter. #psychology #counseling #quotes #psychotherapy #healing #therapy #mentalhealth #selfhelp #daybreakcounselingcenter #longbeach #lakewood #personalgrowth #brea #fullerton #losalamitos #quotes #daybreakcounselingcenter #markmanson #thesubtleartofnotgivingafuck

Whether you were trying to be all you can be and achieve many things or whether you want to just Be and enjoy each day there is no right or wrong way. There is only your way and your path that you a free to create. As Nietzsche one says,You have your way, I have my way, as for the right way, it does not exist. Make sure you choose your path wisely. Make sure you are not choosing from what society, your parents, or ideologies say about who you ‘should’ be or how you ‘should’ live. You only get to live once. Make sure you choose from the depths of your soul. #counseling #quotes #psychotherapy #healing #therapy #mentalhealth #buddhistpsychology #daybreakcounselingcenter #longbeach #alanwatts #lakewood #personalgrowth #brea #fullerton #losalamitos #rossmoor #daybreakcounselingcenter

I can definitely relate and have done a lot of work on myself to overcome many of my early experiences so that I can learn to better welcome joy, happiness, and fulfillment in the present.

And just like that I’m a Dad! I look forward to this epic journey and all the wonderful lessons we will teach other and amazing experiences we will have together! Charles Preston Cleveland Born July 19, 2020 at 7:30pm Weight: 7.7 ounces 21 inches #fatherhood #dad #dadife #callmepreston

This was 10 years ago on my 2nd visit to the Freud house/museum in London back when I still had hair and was living in Liverpool working towards earning my master’s in philosophy. It was a great year of digging deep into ideas and partaking on various travels across Europe. Freud was the founder and inventor of the fundamental processes, ideas, and structure psychoanalysis which later evolved into various schools of psychotherapy. We have him to thank for the idea that talkin...g to someone deeply in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental setting could be helpful and curative. Freud was persecuted by the Nazis for his ideas, his Jewish descent, and was forced to flee from Vienna to this house in London in 1939 where he lived the remainder of his life. The Nazis burned his books in public squares and denounced all forms of thought that did not align with their ideology. On these incidents Freud famously said, What progress we are making, in the Middle Ages they would have burned me. Now they are content with burning my books #fbf #flashbackfriday #flashback #freud #freudhousemuseum #psychoanalysis #psychotherapy #counseling #longbeach #brea #daybreakcounselingcenter See more

I use this quote at least once a week with my clients or the variation of it, If you’re going through hell, keep going! - Winston Churchill. I absolutely love quotes! I find them to be very powerful in therapy especially in a world where over time we’ve been conditioned to take in information in smaller and smaller bites. Although I use quotes to adapt to this soundbite world I also still give book recommendations to my clients as well! #therapy #quotes #psychotherapy #healing #counseling #mentalhealth #daybreakcounselingcenter #longbeach #robertfrost #personalgrowth #brea #fullerton

My wife has taught me more about love & relationships than any book, theory, or professor every could. Thanks for showing me the path and walking with me these past 3 years. I’m looking forward to many more. Happy anniversary! #love #relationships #marriage #anniversary #couplestherapist #psychotherapist #counseling #brea #fullerton #yorbalinda #diamondbar