Ana-Margarita Sevcik, MA, LMFT

Ana-Margarita Sevcik, MA, LMFT I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Santa Maria, CA. Helping people is my passion. I see children, individuals, couples and families.

Areas of interest are: child/adolescent behavioral problems, life improvement and personal growth, grief and loss, and couples and marital difficulty.

Eating Recovery Center offers on site care and virtual care. They treat children, teens and adults struggling with compl...
11/06/2025

Eating Recovery Center offers on site care and virtual care. They treat children, teens and adults struggling with complex mental health and eating disorders. The staff and clinicians pour their knowledge, expertise and compassion in working with their patients.

Very well put on conference on eating disorders ~ assessment and treatment.
10/11/2025

Very well put on conference on eating disorders ~ assessment and treatment.

Our thoughts and beliefs affect how our body responds. More flexible thinking reinforces positive behavior. Our mind is ...
09/27/2025

Our thoughts and beliefs affect how our body responds. More flexible thinking reinforces positive behavior. Our mind is one of our greatest assets. Go Bears!🐻

A groundbreaking study from Stanford reveals that the mind has the power to rewire the body in real time—simply through belief. Our brains are not passive observers of life; they actively construct reality based on the thoughts and beliefs we reinforce. Every repeated thought, whether conscious or subconscious, can influence our physiology, behaviour, and even overall health.

This phenomenon is rooted in neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections. When we repeatedly focus on a thought or belief, neural pathways associated with that idea strengthen, effectively shaping how we perceive the world and how our body responds. This is why mindset can influence stress levels, immune function, and even recovery from illness.

The implications of this research are profound. By consciously cultivating positive, constructive beliefs, we can harness our brain’s natural wiring to improve mental resilience, emotional well-being, and physical health. Conversely, persistent negative thought patterns can reinforce stress responses and limit potential.

Essentially, the mind acts as both architect and engineer of our experience. Understanding this interplay between thought and physiology empowers us to take a more active role in shaping our lives. Our beliefs are not just mental concepts—they are biological forces capable of transforming our reality, one thought at a time.

https://988lifeline.org/When you are feeling alone, hopeless and desperate, know there is hope.
04/04/2024

https://988lifeline.org/
When you are feeling alone, hopeless and desperate, know there is hope.

We can all help prevent su***de. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

Military veteran opportunity
04/03/2024

Military veteran opportunity

How restful is your sleep? Sleep health is important to our mental health. When we don't get quality sleep it affects ou...
03/19/2024

How restful is your sleep? Sleep health is important to our mental health. When we don't get quality sleep it affects our ability to cope with life's stressors and weakens our immune system. The article has a podcast on the benefits of quality sleep.

Have you been feeling anxiety or stress? The following are some ideas for self-care activities that will help you relax and care for yourself without adding more to your plate.

The holidays are different for everyone. Do what you need to do to take care of yourself.
12/13/2023

The holidays are different for everyone. Do what you need to do to take care of yourself.

True words!
11/24/2023

True words!

Although we live in a more fast-paced world, kids' needs haven't changed. Here are 5 secrets of raising a good kid, according to Harvard psychologists.

Prepare-Enrich posted a great article on apologies. Give it a read.
09/07/2023

Prepare-Enrich posted a great article on apologies. Give it a read.

Have you ever been on the receiving end of a bad apology? Or tried to apologize to your spouse, but it was not received well? What went wrong?

06/06/2023

Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255, press 1. Confidential chat at veteranscrisisline.net or text to 838255. Prioritize your mental health needs.💪🏼

Contracting with Lyra has increased client's access to prioritize their mental health. This in turn gives employers the ...
06/06/2023

Contracting with Lyra has increased client's access to prioritize their mental health. This in turn gives employers the support their employees need to get help when needed.

[May 17, 2023] – [08:30 AM EST], BURLINGAME, Calif. – Lyra Health, the leading provider of innovative Workforce Mental Health solutions for employers, today introduced Lyra Clinical Research, a dedicated team to further expand Lyra’s industry-leading research in evidence-based behavioral healt...

Our mental and physical health are inseparable. Be kind to yourself and others.
05/10/2023

Our mental and physical health are inseparable. Be kind to yourself and others.

What does the green ribbon mean for mental health awareness?

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