By Darlene Davis, LMFT, LPCC CEO/President, HOPE Counseling Therapists have spent almost a year meeting with clients via Zoom, Doxyme, and other telehealth platforms. As therapists (and clients) have navigated this new way of conducting therapy, we have gently supported and encouraged our clients to “hang in there”, and that we will “all get through this”. We helped to pull our clients out of depression, gave techniques to calm their anxiety, and worked hard to keep relations

Q&A with HOPE CEO, Darlene Davis Q. How can people access mental health resources when there is a shelter in place order in CA? A. Fortunately we are able to offer what is known as “telehealth” or “teletherapy”. It is a live video/audio platform where you can meet in a private session with your therapist. This keeps clients and counselors safe and healthy. Telehealth has been utilized for many years. We can also offer therapy over the phone. What could be better than laying o

Q&A with The Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and HOPE CEO, Darlene Davis: Q. There are certain items that people are panic-buying that is keeping store shelves empty. This includes toilet paper, hand sanitizer, flour and yeast, cleaning supplies, canned food, pasta, spray bottles, diapers, and formula. Can you tell me why people are so panicked about purchasing these items and the behavioral science behind their decisions? A. Yes when people are fearful that their basic ne