Chico Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy

11/16/2025

Opening up in therapy is essential, but it can feel intimidating, especially if you worry about what your therapist thinks of you. In this episode of the Think Act Be podcast, Seth and I normalize those concerns, talk about the reactions your therapist is likely to have, and discuss effective ways to express yourself authentically so you can get the most from the process.

08/26/2025

Since I haven't been active on Facebook for some time, I wanted to invite anyone following this page to connect with me on Substack, which seems like a better platform for sharing updates, articles, podcast episodes, and mental health suggestions. I appreciate your support! You can find my page here: https://substack.com/

02/16/2024

The experiences men have in therapy are both universal and unique, and I had a great time (as usual!) discussing them with Dr. Seth Gillihan this week for his Think Act Be podcast. Check out episode 220 on sethgillihan.com or Apple Podcasts and let us know your thoughts!

01/23/2024

California State University, Chico folks--hope to see you at my talk on 2/9!

02/19/2023

Do you take things too personally, blaming yourself for setbacks that weren’t your fault or overthinking others’ judgments of you? If so, check out my conversation with Dr. Seth Gillihan for the latest episode of his Think Act Be podcast! This time, we discussed self-critical thinking biases, why they persist, and how to respond more productively to them. I hope you find it useful!

Seth’s site: https://bit.ly/3EgjTwz
Apple: http://bit.ly/3lM3j1l

‎Show Think Act Be Podcast, Ep Dr. Joel Minden 8 — How to Stop Taking Things Personally - Feb 15, 2023

04/29/2022

I'm excited to share my most recent appearance on Seth Gillihan's Think Act Be podcast! This is the first in a four-episode series where we cover the anxiety management principles in my book, Show Your Anxiety Who's Boss. In this episode, we discussed how to cope more effectively with anxious thoughts. I hope you enjoy it and please share this post with anyone who might find the information useful!
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Evu4MI
Seth's Site: https://bit.ly/3uZlYJa
Book: https://bit.ly/anxietyboss

‎Show Think Act Be Podcast, Ep Dr. Joel Minden — 1. How to Deal More Effectively with Anxious Thoughts - Apr 20, 2022

04/29/2022

It can be hard to wind down after an emotional therapy session. One of my suggestions in this article from Inverse is to take notes during appointments to summarize important takeaways and set goals for the week. This makes it easier to shift your attention back to work, school, or relationships.

There are concrete steps you can take to decompress after therapy but the “therapy hangover” isn’t always a bad thing. It might mean therapy is working.

03/04/2022

My suggestions for managing friendship jealousy are in today's The New York Times. If you struggle with jealous thoughts, be sure to 1) consider realistic explanations for setbacks, which makes it easier to manage difficult emotions and 2) explore useful ideas for taking action to help you solve friendship problems.

Everyone feels left out sometimes. It’s how you handle it that matters.

02/16/2022

I'll be at Barnes & Noble in Chico on 3/5 at 11:00 to talk about anxiety management strategies and sign copies of 'Show Your Anxiety Who's Boss'. Hope to see you there!

01/27/2022

Struggling to manage Omicron anxiety? Take a look at my suggestions for productive coping in this Happify article.

Nope, it still isn’t over. Here’s how to keep your spirits up through the latest twists and turns of the COVID-19 pandemic.

01/20/2022

Anxiety is a difficult emotion but it can also be understood as a useful cue to action or an opportunity to learn how to work through discomfort that often comes with taking on meaningful challenges. I shared my thoughts on this, along with some suggestions for changing your relationship to anxiety, in The New York Times. Hope you find it useful.

There are several benefits to having an internal alarm system, experts say.

01/14/2022

Should therapy be time limited or a long-term option? Thanks to Inverse for addressing this topic and including my thoughts.

While the therapist’s job is to guide you toward greater clarity and help you meet your goals, but it is up to you to decide what is best for your mental health.