Written by V. John Nguyen, Ph.D. Men, you can feel more than anger. You don’t have to ignore the lump in your throat during the chorus of “Tears In Heaven.” You don’t have to try to think of something funny to ward off tears when Spiderman gets turned into dust. And you don’t have …
Do you want to get into private practice work but don’t want to deal with the hassles and risks of running a business? Do you want to be part of a close-knit team where your work an input would be valued? Pacific Neurobehavioral Clinic (PNBC) is a small, reputable, team-oriented group practice located in San …
Job Description Pacific Neurobehavioral Clinic, PC (PNBC) is a private practice located in the vibrant and walkable Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego, CA. Our close-knit team consists of neuropsychologists, health psychologists, a licensed professional counselor, neuropsychological testing technicians, and dedicated administrative staff members. We see a wide range of adult (18+) referrals, for conditions that include …
Dr. Silva was among psychologists that were interviewed by Hanna Calkins for this article in the APA Monitor (November 2022) article discussing long COVID: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/11/psychologists-long-covid
Written by: Beverly Sharifian, LPCC Many of us have heard of the immense benefits of meditation. There are great strides in neuroplasticity research indicating that our brains are malleable and have the ability to restructure themselves (Kabat-Zinn, 2013; Shapiro, 2022). What we often forget is that mindfulness, which is the ability to be aware …
Written by Beverly Sharifian, MA, APCC Many of us are unfortunately affected by cancer in some capacity- perhaps due to having battled with it ourselves, dealing with the diagnosis of a friend or family member, or having lost a loved one to it. Like many diseases, the physical aspects of care have been at the …
Written by Beverly Sharifian, APCC As the start of each new year approaches, most people set resolutions with good intentions. Nevertheless, it doesn’t take longer than a few weeks or a couple of months for well-intentioned people to stop persisting toward their goals. This is usually not a consequence of lacking motivation or enthusiasm for …
Now Open! We have moved into our new space in Hillcrest (4080 Centre St., Suite 104)! Here are some pictures of the new office:
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Written by: Delia Silva, PsyD, ABPP-CN What is Long-Haul COVID? “Long-Haul COVID” is a term that has been used extensively in the media to describe people who have experienced persisting physical, cognitive, or emotional symptoms for months following recovery from the acute phase of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection. The reported symptoms have included: “brain fog,” …
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 …
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 …
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 …
In a previous blog post, I discussed the emotional changes that may result from traumatic brain injury (TBI). Another consequence of TBI that patients may not recognize themselves are behavioral changes. It is crucial that loved ones pay attention to shifts in behavior in order to provide support and connect patients with the care they need. It …
We at PNBC are pleased to introduce our new psychologist to the practice, Dr. Stacy Ann Aquipel. Dr. Aquipel is a clinical psychologist licensed in California (PSY28518) with specialty training in geriatrics and health psychology, including treating individuals experiencing mood disorders, anxiety, grief and loss, emotional trauma (including acute stress and PTSD), substance abuse issues, …
For this week’s blog post, we would like to highlight some recent accomplishments for some of our clinicians at PNBC, as well as their extracurricular work activities. Dr. Takisha Corbett, Psychologist Dr. Corbett is a steering committee member of the California Psychological Associate Division 1 Health Psychology Section and worked with the steering committee to …
