Dr. Chris Marrero

Mental Healthcare is as important as physical healthcare. Not only can therapy increase your general satisfaction with your life, but it can improve the quality of your relationships, increase job and academic performance, and may even be able to help you live longer by reducing the levels of stress that shave years off your life. Like other high quality and professional services, therapy can be expensive. If your budget is tight, and you're concerned about accessing quality

Let’s talk about stigma, specifically the stigma against people living with mental health conditions and seeing a mental health professional. We may have come a long way from lobotomies and belief that women are unstable due to a “wandering womb” (i.e., the original meaning behind the word “hysteria”), but these unnecessary barriers to greater health and wellness are still with us today. Consider physical health: when a person is sick with a sore throat, it’s typically accept

How many of you have experienced some type of trauma? Perhaps you were abused as a child, or survived an abusive relationship that took its toll on you. Almost every single person I have encountered has his or her story to tell. And that's the key - the story must be told. Once the story (or stories) are exposed then they lose their power. Let me share mine. I have my doctorate in Psychology, and am completing my postdoctoral hours under the supervision of an absolutely wonde

Marrero Psychology is excited to announce Dr. Virginia Green has joined the Marrero Psychology clinical team. Trained in Depth Psychology from at Pacifica Graduate Institute, Dr. Green is a Psychological Assistant under the supervision of Dr. Marrero-Howieson. In California, psychological assistants may practice psychology under supervision while accruing hours towards my license as an independent practictioner. With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Green is no novic

The other day, I was watching a Ted Talk about fears. This man, Tim Ferriss, outlined this beautiful strategy that he has used over the years to help him manage self-paralysis and poor decision making in the face of tough choices. He called it Fear Setting. As I watched, I realized this is exactly what I do with my clients. Not only do we define goals and how to get there, but we brainstorm inevitable obstacles and how to get through them. This is a lovely example of a Cognit

Earlier this week, I had the privilege of being featured in an article in Voyage LA. A couple of months ago Voyage LA reached out to ask if I'd like to be interviewed. After picking up my jaw from the floor, I enthusiastically consented, not really sure what to expect or how it would go. They were so friendly and helpful, and the interview process was a breeze (who knew?). I can't help but be proud and a little giddy at the final product. I'm in a magazine. It's not something

Most of us have been worried about someone else at some point in our lives. Maybe a friend of yours doesn't seem to go out as much. Maybe a coworker has started spending all of her time at her desk. Maybe your brother seems tired all the time and just doesn't laugh as often. Whatever it is, you've got a feeling something is going on, but you just aren't sure what would help them if you bring it up. In this short video, you will learn 6 specific steps you can take with anyone

How do you know when you should start therapy? Sometimes it's obvious, but other times the signs are more subtle and you're left wondering. Here's a quick guide to help you decide if it's time to talk to a mental health professional. #GeneralMentalHealth #Therapy #helpingothers #Wellness

Have you thought about what you could do today to feel better? Why wait for some undetermined moment in the vague future to make changes? It's the "One Day..." vs "Day One" idea. You can begin today. Right Now. This moment. Pick something below and run with it. Hold on, wait a sec. Let me give you some helpful guidelines before you do. Step 1: Measure your distress. Write it down somewhere safe. Include the date and time. (If you haven't learned this one yet, go back to the M

There are many factors that impact the effectiveness of therapy, and not all of them are in your control. But some are! Here are 7 very common mistakes people make that throw a wrench in their therapeutic relationship. progress. #Therapy #Wellness #GeneralMentalHealth