Ben Spielberg, M.S., Ph.D. Candidate 
Obsessive-compulsive disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder share similar names, but they are two completely distinct conditions. You might be familiar with OCD — and if not, we’ve discussed some of the most common misconceptions about OCD before. OCD is characterized by intrusive thoughts, or obsessions, that compel an individual to engage in specific behaviors, or …
Depression is a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness and a loss of interest in once enjoyed activities. The symptoms of depression can significantly interfere with carrying out daily activities and personal relationships. As one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, most people are familiar with depression. However, many …
Childbirth is a beautiful and exciting moment for new mothers and families. However, the birth of a new baby can also bring changes, stressors, and unexpected challenges into the mother’s life. Most women experience changes in mood shortly after childbirth that can last for a couple weeks; this is referred to as “baby blues.” Some …
The first-line pharmacological treatment, and only medications approved by the FDA, to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder are serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SRIs. These medications often only provide limited symptom relief, and usually take six to ten weeks to have a meaningful impact. SRIs also typically produce a wide range of unpredictable side effects for the user. …
Like many other mental health clinics, we offer a wide variety of treatment options at Bespoke Treatment. This includes a number of psychotherapies, such as CBT and ACT, as well as EMDR. While most people are familiar with more traditional talk therapies, many of our patients were previously unaware that EMDR is a therapy option …
Ketamine therapy is a type of mental health treatment that is used to treat a variety of conditions, including treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, and more. If you are planning on receiving ketamine therapy, these are some important questions to discuss with your provider before your first treatment, and the answers we give our clients …
Gender alone cannot determine what someone’s experience with depression will be like. Mental illness affects every individual differently, and dealing with depression is a very personal experience. However, depression symptoms tend to differ between men and women in some important ways. Men tend to exhibit aggression and anger rather than sadness, which can make it difficult for …
Most individuals dealing with major depressive disorder rely on antidepressant medication to aid in symptom relief, allowing them to carry on their daily life. Many people find that antidepressants can make therapy more effective and play an important role in their recovery. Finding an antidepressant that works can be a difficult task, and oftentimes people …
Many individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder struggle to find relief through standard pharmacological therapies. Medications like SSRIs and SNRIs have historically been associated with persistent and residual symptoms, even among patients who respond to the medication. Growing medical evidence points to the neurotransmitter glutamate as having an important role in stress mediation, the formation of …
Posttraumatic stress disorder, commonly known as PTSD, is a mental health condition that impacts millions of people throughout the country. A traumatic experience or incident often triggers PTSD, resulting in a range of psychological, emotional, and physiological symptoms, which disrupt daily life and cause feelings of distress. These symptoms may include recurring flashbacks, ruminating thoughts, …
Bespoke Treatment focuses on non-medication treatments that work. We are the first boutique center in Southern California to specialize in personalized TMS therapy, Ketamine treatment, and psychiatry.
