by Rubin Khoddam | May 20, 2026 | Anxiety, CBT Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Stress Management
Living with intense emotions can feel like riding a roller coaster that never slows down. One moment things feel manageable, then suddenly everything spikes. That’s where the benefits of DBT start to matter in a real, everyday way. This approach gives people tools...
by Rubin Khoddam | May 13, 2026 | Anxiety, CBT Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Stress Management
Starting a higher level of care can feel like a big step, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. Many people picture something overwhelming or restrictive, which isn’t the case here. Intensive outpatient programs are designed to offer more support while still...
by Rubin Khoddam | May 6, 2026 | Anxiety, CBT Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Stress Management
Weekly therapy can be incredibly helpful, but sometimes it starts to feel like it’s not quite enough. You show up, you talk, you try to apply what you’ve learned, and still, things don’t seem to shift in a lasting way. That doesn’t mean therapy failed or that you’re...
by Rubin Khoddam | Apr 30, 2026 | Anxiety, CBT Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Stress Management
Stress and anxiety rarely show up at convenient times. They hit in the middle of a workday, during a conversation, or right when you are trying to fall asleep. You might tell yourself to relax, to stop overthinking, to let it go, and somehow that only makes the...
by Rubin Khoddam | Feb 27, 2026 | CBT Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Negative thoughts have a way of slipping into everyday life and anxiety setting up camp. They sound convincing, repeat themselves often, and tend to show up when energy is already low. Many people assume these thoughts reflect reality rather than habit. Cognitive...
by Rubin Khoddam | Oct 13, 2025 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Challenging negative thoughts is something that comes up for everyone. When those pesky, spiraling stories take over, it can shape the whole day or even a whole season of life. Here at COPE Psychological Center, we see firsthand how methods like DBT, CBT, and ACT...
