West Valley Counseling Center

New On The Blog Is Drinking Water Really That Important? We always hear drink water. It could come from someone on social media reminding you to get your daily dose of hydration. It could be a friend telling you to make sure you swap your second cup of cold brew for some H2O when you’re struggling with that daily headache. But, have you ever wondered, is drinking water really that important? If you have, we’re here to break it down for you.... To learn what drinking water does for you read the latest blog...

A beautiful message. Who can you identify as the "stained-glass" in your life? #WVCC

This is a common question and we hope this information helps. If finances are a concern for sessions contact us today to see how we can assist you. #WVCC

New Blog Post Alert Scared of Needles? Use These Tips to Get the Vaccine So many people see the new COVID-19 vaccines as a big shot of hope. These vaccines look like our best chance for returning to normal as quickly as possible. But if you’re scared of needles, this boost in the right direction is probably accompanied by some serious trepidation.... To learn the tips read the latest blog --

Looking to dive into journaling? Let these 6 journal prompts get you started. Turn inward and focus on some self growth as we head into a new year! (: @growthmonkeys)

No matter what you celebrate we want to send you and your loved ones the warmest wishes this holiday season!

Therapy is a form of self-care. #WVCC

Were you shocked when you compared these brain scans? Stress really does impact our brains. Try to slow down and take care of yourself when you're experiencing high stress. Be mindful of it. #WVCC (Brain Scan Images via Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)

New Blog Post Alert How to Handle Family Stress at the Holidays The holidays are a joyous season, but they can also be stressful. If you have family that asks too much of you or a particular family member that always pushes your buttons, this time of year can be a challenge.... Check out our three tips to help you handle family stress at the holidays in our latest blog: https://www.venturacwc.org/family-stress-at-the-holidays/

It's never too late (or too early) to begin your therapy journey. The first step is reaching out. #WVCC

A lot has been taken from us all this year. So, it's more than okay to be sad if your holiday looks a lot different than previous. Make sure to take care of yourself and reach out to those you love. We will all get through this together!

We wanted to remind you we continue to follow the CDC guidelines, keeping our office safe and sanitized. If you see us in-person for sessions and are feeling sick please let you therapist know so they can accommodate to virtual sessions until you're well. Your health and safety is our top priority. We're all in this together. #WVCC

New Blog Post Alert 4 Free Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season It’s easy to ask ourselves why we aren’t giving. It could be a lack of time or money or maybe just not knowing where to start. Whatever situation you may find yourself in, we wanted to put together a list of four free ways you can give back this holiday season.... Check out the list in our latest blog: https://www.venturacwc.org/free-ways-to-give-back/

Beautiful reminders to consider. Save this post for when you might need a boost. (: @gmf.designs)

This year has taken a toll of all of us and the holiday season often brings a lot of stress. If you find yourself overwhelmed check out our two part blog series on stress. There you find 5 helpful tools to combat the feeling. Visit the link in our bio to read the "Stress Series."

Thank you @vccfoundation for supporting @venturacwc. Our Ventura office is relocating to a bigger space to offer more services and accommodate more clients. We are so grateful for this generous grant to aid us in this move. If you'd like to contribute please reach out, we'd greatly appreciate it.

@amazon Prime Day is today, October 13th & tomorrow, October 14th. While you're shopping you can support us & our Ventura office, @venturacwc! Shop via link in our bio or with AmazonSmile in the Amazon Shopping app. A wonderful way you can make a difference while you shop all the amazing deals!

Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness or failure and you are not a burden. Reach out and ask for help. You'll be happy you did. (: @sonaksha)

We understand the holidays bring up a lot, be gentle with yourself - you are not alone. Take a moment to breathe and reflect through this time. We are here for you.

Same safe space, new fresh decor! We've refreshened our offices and we are so excited to show it off. We hope you love as much as we do. #WVCC

Every day is #WorldMentalHealthDay. We are committed to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health by having conversations and spreading awareness. Because your mental health matters! (: @gmf.designs)

You may feel broken, but you are not broken. You need support and guidance as you do some hard work to make changes in your life.

Try to take a moment each day to ground yourself. Whether you visualize your favorite place, practice self-kindness or head outside and listen to your surroundings.

We hope you’ll support us this #GivingTuesday so we can continue to support the community. We thank you for your generosity.

New Blog Post Alert How To Identify Anxiety It’s tricky. Because we use the words anxious and anxiety interchangeably, you might feel like you have anxiety any time you feel nervous or worried. Technically, though, anxiety is also a diagnosable mental health condition. There are a bunch of different types of anxiety disorders, and they each affect you differently.... Check out our latest bio to help you identify anxiety.

Why therapy? Therapy helps you work through pain from your past and establish coping strategies to use for the future. You'll define personal goals, build your self-esteem and have an overall new outlook on life - all explored in a safe place. Let us be your safe place. Contact us today if you are interested in starting therapy here at #WVCC.

Do you have beautiful people like this in your life? If someone comes to mind reach out to them today and let them know you are thinking of them. #WVCC

New Blog Post Alert Stress Series Part 2: 5 Ways to Combat Stress We’re back this week with ways to relieve that stress. We think it’s important to highlight the seriousness of stress, but we don’t want to just leave it there. We’ve rounded up top tips from experts to help you bust stress and feel your best. Here are five easy-to-implement ways to combat stress.... To learn the 5 easy-to-implement ways to combat stress read our blog post : https://www.venturacwc.org/ways-to-combat-stress/

Happy Tuesday! Do a check in with yourself. Where is your battery at today? (: @drtaraswart)

New Blog Post Alert Stress Series Part 1: How Stress Affects You You probably already know that stress isn’t great for you. The way you feel in the moment tells you that much. But the problem is that we all too often assume stress is a normal part of life, letting it linger. That’s why we wanted to take a look at how stress affects you.... To learn about what stress does to you read the blog: https://www.venturacwc.org/how-stress-affects-you/

We are accepting new clients. We have therapists working in our Tarzana office and also therapists offering telehealth options (phone or video). Reach out so we can find the best way to meet your needs.

Today we reflect on the tragedy that occured 19 years ago. Our hearts are with the lives that were lost and all the families that were impacted. We will #neverforget (: @celestecclark)