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Dr. Shari Corbitt

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Dr. Shari Corbitt

Committed to helping those struggling with mental health, addiction and chronic pain syndromes. Optimal wellness is the goal for every client.

Dr. Corbitt founded Awakenings in an effort to provide cutting edge treatment for individuals suffering with substance abuse disorders as well as related emotional difficulties. Dr. Corbitt lives in gratitude each day for her own recovery as well, which she enjoys one day at a time. Dr. Shari Corbitt is a licensed psychologist in the state of California and a specialist in the areas of addiction, eating disorders and chronic pain relief. Dr. Corbitt was trained at Yeshiva University in New York City and relocated to California in 2002 to pursue her interests in holistic and complementary treatment modalities. She spent five years as the Director of Human Services on the Rincon Indian Reservation at the Indian Health Council in Pauma Valley, CA. Later she served as the Clinical Director at Sierra Tucson in Tucson, AZ (2006-2009) and the Vice President of Promises Treatment Centers in Malibu, CA (2009-2011).

11/20/2025

I’m excited to revisit an article I wrote back in September—“Two Roads to Resilience: EMDR and Neurofeedback Explained.”

It contains an important insight that’s worth highlighting again.

When we think of therapy, most of us imagine a quiet office, a counselor, and long conversations. But healing doesn’t always have to look that way.

There are two evidence-based approaches, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Alpha–Theta Neurofeedback, that bypass much of the talking and go directly to how the brain processes trauma, stress, and stuck experiences.

My key insight: it’s not about which one is better — it’s about which road fits you.

If you’re someone who’s ready to bring up and work through specific memories with a therapist guiding you, EMDR may be your path.

If you’d rather quietly train your brain into resilience without revisiting painful memories in detail, alpha-theta neurofeedback may feel more comfortable.

Whether you choose EMDR or neurofeedback (or even a combination of both), the goal is the same: to free your nervous system from trauma’s hold and help your brain find its own way back to balance.

If you—or someone you care about—is navigating trauma, anxiety, or stress that just won’t let go, this article may offer a fresh perspective on the healing journey.

💚💙🔗 Read the article here https://www.awakeningstreatment.com/blog/two-roads-to-resilience-emdr-and-neurofeedback-explained

11/18/2025

Feeling stuck in an old thought-pattern loop?

At its core, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) isn’t just another “talk therapy.” It’s a powerful strategy to uncover how our thinking, feeling, and doing are deeply linked — and then change them. 🧠

Here’s what I want you to remember:

🌟 Your thoughts drive your emotions. The situation might happen, but your interpretation shapes how you feel.

🌟 When your thoughts get stuck in all-or-nothing, catastrophizing, or assuming worst-case scenarios, you create emotional storms. CBT teaches you how to spot those distortions and step out of them.

🌟 Behavior is the final piece of the puzzle. Thought logs, restructuring, exposing yourself safely to your fears, and activity scheduling all work together so you don’t just think differently — you live differently.

If you ever feel like you’re ready for guidance, support, or want to explore how CBT could fit your recovery or mental-health journey, I’m here. Let’s reshape your thought map, step by step, toward a more balanced and empowered life.

Learn more here: https://www.awakeningstreatment.com/blog/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-techniques/

11/12/2025

The cooler weather makes it easier to get outside and get moving. 🍂👣

The seasonal produce is naturally nourishing. And the shift in routine can actually help ground us emotionally.

The cooler weather makes it easier to get outside and move your body. The seasonal produce is naturally nourishing. And the shift in routine can actually help ground us emotionally.

I wrote about this in a past blog, but the message is timeless, especially now.

If you’re looking for gentle, natural ways to support your well-being, fall is a wonderful place to start.

🧡 Read on: https://www.awakeningstreatment.com/blog/the-fall-season-is-great-for-your-mental-physical-health/

11/05/2025

I don’t talk about this enough… but one of the most meaningful parts of my work is helping people recover after a head injury, concussion, or TBI. 💫

If you’ve ever felt “off” after an injury — foggy, easily overwhelmed, more emotional, or frustrated that your brain just doesn’t feel the same — please know: you’re not alone, and healing is possible.

Through a combination of talk therapy and neurofeedback, I help people retrain the brain, rebalance mood, and regain clarity.

Over time, focus improves, headaches lessen, sleep deepens — and you begin to feel like yourself again.

You don’t have to settle for “as good as it gets.” There’s hope. There’s healing. There’s you — coming back stronger. 💚

If you’d like to explore this work, I offer a complimentary 20-minute consultation to talk about your next step.

🧠 Learn more here: https://drsharicorbitt.com/head-injury-recovery/ and to contact me or DM here.

— Dr Shari Corbitt

If you’d like to explore this work, I offer a complimentary 20-minute consultation to discuss your next steps.

If you’d like to explore this work, I offer a complimentary 20-minute consultation to discuss your next steps. Visit https://drsharicorbitt.com/head-injury-recovery/ to learn more and contact me or DM here.

10/29/2025

I wrote this piece over the summer; its message remains important.

🧠 Cognitive Remediation is one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in recovery from psychosis. It’s like physical therapy for the brain — helping people rebuild attention, memory, and problem-solving skills that psychosis can disrupt.

When medications help calm hallucinations or delusions, there’s still often a fog that lingers — trouble focusing, remembering, or following through. Cognitive remediation helps lift that fog.

What I love most about this approach is its hopefulness: the belief that the brain can heal and adapt. With consistent, guided support, people can retrain their minds and regain confidence in their daily lives.

If you missed it before, you can read my article, "Cognitive Remediation for Psychosis: Rebuilding the Mind’s Toolkit" here: https://bit.ly/4fWV8qX

10/28/2025

Rewire Your Brain, Reclaim Your Life ✨🧠

Did you know your brain can learn to heal itself? Neurofeedback is a cutting-edge, non-invasive therapy that helps regulate brain activity—improving focus, reducing anxiety, and restoring emotional balance.

In my practice, we use neurofeedback to help clients struggling with trauma, chronic pain, depression, ADHD, and other conditions achieve lasting calm and clarity—without medication.

💡 Learn how this powerful brain-training approach works and whether it’s right for you here: https://drsharicorbitt.com/neurofeedback

10/23/2025

🧠 When Pain Doesn’t Go Away: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection

If you’ve lived with chronic pain — migraines, back pain, fibromyalgia, or other persistent symptoms — you already know it’s more than a physical experience. It affects your sleep, your relationships, your mood, and your sense of hope.

But what if the key to lasting relief isn’t only in your body?

In my clinical work, I help people uncover how the brain and nervous system contribute to chronic pain patterns — and how understanding this connection can unlock profound healing. The goal isn’t just to “manage” pain, but to change how your body perceives it.

Through evidence-based approaches such as somatic awareness, trauma-informed therapy, and nervous system retraining, clients begin to break free from the fear-pain cycle. They rediscover trust in their bodies and confidence in their ability to feel well again.

Whether you’re just starting your pain-recovery journey or have tried everything from medication to physical therapy with little success, know this: chronic pain is real — and it’s treatable.

👉 Read more about my specialized Chronic Pain Treatment program here: https://drsharicorbitt.com/chronic-pain-treatment or 📞 (310) 848-5418.

10/22/2025

Recovery is not a straight line—it’s a journey of courage, support, and self-discovery. 💫

At Awakenings Treatment Center we help individuals reclaim their lives through compassionate, evidence-based mental health and addiction treatment.

If you or someone you know is struggling, remember: healing begins with asking for help. 💚

Let’s continue breaking the stigma around addiction and mental illness—together.

Learn more at: https://www.awakeningstreatment.com

10/17/2025

October is Depression & Mental Health Screening Month — a reminder that healing isn’t about waiting for motivation to strike.

It’s about practicing small, consistent acts of self-care and compassion, even on the hard days.

In "Discipline vs. Motivation: Building Mastery with Self-Compassion," I explore how true progress in mental wellness comes from gentle discipline — not perfection, but presence.

Read it here-->https://bit.ly/DisciplinevsMotivation

As we head into a beautiful weekend, take a moment for yourself. Step outside. Breathe deeply. Enjoy the simple things that ground and restore you. 🌿 Let's all explore how actual progress in mental wellness comes from gentle discipline — not perfection, but presence!

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