Written by Stacy Ann Aquipel, PsyD If you’ve noticed yourself feeling more blah or meh in the past year, you’re not alone. Last April, a viral New York Times article identified languishing as possibly the dominant emotion of 2021. The term was coined by a sociologist named Corey Keyes, who compared it to the concept of flourishing, or a combination of “feeling good … Read more
Written By: Angela J. Patino, Psy.D. The future is unwritten, 2020 is history, and one way we can improve our present is by reflecting on the lessons learned thus far. The following PNBC blog series will focus on highlighting lessons learned from the pandemic, with an emphasis on mental health. While we continue to … Read more
We’re pleased to introduce Dr. John Nguyen to the PNBC team! Dr. Nguyen is a clinical psychologist licensed in California (PSY32365). He has over 10 years of experience and has worked in a variety of clinical settings including community mental health, medical, and outpatient clinics. In addition to providing psychotherapy, Dr. Nguyen has a vast … Read more
Seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, bright individual to start part-time (15-20 hours/week) as an Administrative Assistant for a thriving mental health practice. This would likely grow into a full-time position within the next year. The Administrative Assistant would provide support to our Patient Care Coordinator and our Biller. Pay is based on level of experience. Opportunities … Read more
And…we have one more addition to our team! Dr. Jose Lafosse is a board-certified neuropsychologist, specializing in the assessment of brain injury and neurological disorders in adults. At PNBC, Dr. Lafosse will be providing clinical neuropsychological evaluations services for a wide range of neurological conditions in adults. He is a bilingual English/Spanish speaker. He is a … Read more
Written by Dr. V. John Nguyen I am not a productivity guru. As a matter of fact, if you look at my phone, you’ll see a graveyard of productivity apps that were once downloaded with such promise. I also have sticky notes that have fallen to the ground around my desk over the years with … Read more
Written by Beverly Sharifian, MA, APCC The COVID-19 pandemic has had incredibly devastating and often lasting impacts both globally and on an individual scale. For some, it has even provoked a sense of chaos, making it increasingly challenging to make sense of the world. Historically, philosophers have tried to answer questions about the meaning of … Read more
Written by Sarah Jurick, Ph.D. For most of us, the last year and a half has been difficult for many reasons. Many have lost loved ones, fallen ill, cared for sick individuals, found themselves out of work, and missed celebrations of important milestones with friends and family. Not surprisingly, these adjustments have led to ‘tandemics’—epidemics that … Read more
As of 11/15/2021, Pacific Neurobehavioral Clinic is moving to a new location in Hillcrest. The new address is: 4080 Centre St. Suite 104 San Diego, CA 92103 The new office has been undergoing renovations over the last few months, and we are excited for our patients to see the big reveal! The renovations have taken … Read more
By: Dr. V. John Nguyen One of the first questions I usually get when I meet with a patient suffering from chronic pain for the first time is, “Why am I here?” Certainly, a fair question given the fact that most pain conditions can be treated medically with interventions meant to reduce pain and promote healing. … Read more
