Mental Health Conditions We Treat
in Costa Mesa, CA
Understanding the symptoms and challenges we evaluate
in our practice.
Depression
Depression involves a persistent low mood and reduced motivation. It can affect energy, concentration, and engagement in daily activities.
- Persistent sadness or low mood
- Loss of interest or motivation
- Changes in sleep or appetite
Treatment Resistant Depression
Treatment Resistant Depression refers to depressive symptoms that continue despite multiple treatment attempts. It can affect functioning by limiting response to standard interventions.
- Ongoing low mood despite treatment
- Limited response to medication
- Difficulty functioning day to day
Anxiety
Anxiety refers to a heightened and persistent stress response that increases worry and physical tension. It can affect clarity, sleep, and the ability to stay grounded in everyday situations.
- Excessive or ongoing worry
- Restlessness or physical tension
- Difficulty concentrating
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention regulation and impulse control. It can influence daily routines by making focus and organization less consistent.
- Difficulty sustaining focus
- Impulsive or restless behavior
- Challenges with planning and organization
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder involves shifts between elevated energy and low mood. It can affect sleep, activity levels, and decision-making.
- Periods of elevated or irritable mood
- Episodes of low mood or fatigue
- Changes in sleep or activity levels
OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that feel difficult to control. It can affect routines by increasing time spent on compulsions or mental rituals.
- Intrusive or unwanted thoughts
- Repetitive behaviors or rituals
- Difficulty controlling compulsions
PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can develop after exposure to trauma. It can affect mood, sleep, and concentration through intrusive memories and heightened alertness.
- Intrusive memories or flashbacks
- Avoidance of reminders
- Increased irritability or vigilance
Memory Loss
Memory loss involves difficulty storing or retrieving information. It can affect daily functioning by making details, conversations, and tasks harder to recall.
- Forgetting recent conversations
- Trouble recalling names or details
- Difficulty staying organized
Chronic Stress
Chronic stress occurs when the body remains in a prolonged state of tension. It can affect mood, sleep, and cognitive clarity when it becomes persistent.
- Feeling overwhelmed or fatigued
- Difficulty relaxing or sleeping
- Irritability or reduced focus
Brain Injury
Brain injuries involve changes in brain function after trauma or medical events. They can affect memory, attention, mood, and processing speed depending on the areas involved.
- Memory or attention difficulties
- Mood changes or irritability
- Slower thinking or processing
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases involve gradual changes in how nerve cells function over time. They can
affect memory, behavior, and cognitive abilities progressively.
affect memory, behavior, and cognitive abilities progressively.
- Progressive memory decline
- Changes in judgment or behavior
- Difficulty with daily tasks
- Progressive memory decline
- Changes in judgment or behavior
- Difficulty with daily tasks