Dr. Mary Pat Kelly

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Dr. Mary Pat Kelly

Dr. Mary Pat Kelly has been in the field of mental health for over 30 years.

She works with a broad range of clients and specializes in an approach to therapy that integrates cognitive behavior therapy with a developmental perspective.

05/23/2023

Imposter Syndrome isn't a medical diagnosis, but many psychologists consider it to be a useful term. It is often driven by perfectionism.

Do you often find yourself feeling like a fraud in the workplace?

05/19/2023

Anger is a natural feeling, but a lot of us don't know how to deal with it in a healthy way. We can make anger less of a problem in our relationships by cultivating self-awareness and perspective-taking. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-freedom-change/202211/how-deal-anger-in-relationships

Stop being angry and start getting what you want out of your relationships.

05/16/2023

High functioning anxiety isn't a diagnosis, but some people consider it to be a useful concept. A person who is experiencing anxiety may still be able to achieve their goals, but with a lot of unneeded suffering. https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/anxiety-disorders/high-functioning-anxiety

Learn how to cope with high functioning anxiety. This guide also includes information about treatments, causes, and symptoms.

05/12/2023

Anxiety fatigues us in a way that makes it much harder for us to make decisions, resulting in more anxiety. However, there are often changes we can make to our lifestyle to feel more rested, and break free of the anxiety-fatigue cycle. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychiatry-and-sleep/202212/how-anxiety-and-fatigue-can-have-us-walking-in-circles

Examining the relationship between anxiety and fatigue.

05/09/2023

Becoming more aware of unhelpful thought patterns helps us to take control of them. This requires us to practice asking ourselves questions until it becomes a habit. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/being-your-best-self/202211/8-key-questions-help-ease-your-anxiety-or-depression

8. How will you choose to act now?

05/05/2023

Our relationships as children inform what we seek in partners. Becoming more aware of these dynamics will help us ensure we get what we need. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-ptsd/202212/3-unmet-basic-needs-and-their-effects-on-relationships

1. The need for safety.

05/02/2023

Even when we feel overwhelmed by worry, there's a need that's driving it. Figuring out what that need is will allow us to handle anxiety in a manner that makes us feel better. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/liberate-yourself/202206/5-reasons-why-we-worry

You can make changes by taking a step back from your worries.

04/28/2023

Social anxiety may feel overwhelming, but we can improve our self-confidence by cultivating a different mindset. We'll help you practice reframing your contributions as vital. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-instincts/202302/2-tips-to-help-you-overcome-social-anxiety

Remember that self-disclosure makes you more likeable, not less.

04/25/2023

Anxiety distorts our thinking to make us underestimate ourselves. To get into the habit of recognizing distorted thoughts and rejecting them, it may help to start by taking small risks. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/think-act-be/202205/how-free-yourself-the-control-anxiety

Shifting your thoughts to start thinking more realistically.

04/21/2023

Depression is a varied disease, and different forms of it can last for a long time. However, chronic depression can still be manageable. https://www.verywellmind.com/chronic-depression-symptoms-causes-and-treatment-5410277

This article explores the symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of chronic depression, as well as some treatment options and coping strategies that may be helpful.

04/18/2023

Some anxiety is helpful, but when it's being triggered in the wrong situations or constantly, the mechanism regulating it needs to be repaired. There are several ways of doing this that calm both body and mind. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/pathological-anxiety-definition-causes-and-symptoms

Pathological anxiety is an intense form of anxiety, where a person may have irrational anxious reactions to certain situations that would not normally warrant anxiety. Learn more.

04/14/2023

Every family has its own culture, and romantic relationships are meetings between different cultures. Sometimes, that means there will be clear misunderstandings, but other times, it might take more digging to determine where the disconnect is. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fixing-families/202211/3-reasons-why-you-each-see-your-relationship-differently

Feel like you and your partner live in different realities? You probably do.

Address

380 Glenneyre Street Suite G
Laguna Beach, CA
92651

Telephone

+19494940093

Website

https://www.drmpk.com/

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