About
For over 40 years, Center for Behavior Medicine & Wellness patients receive the benefits of a holistic medical health practice, bringing together both Psychiatric and Psychological practitioners into one, unified center. Our practice cultivates a well rounded, multi- cultural, staff of clinicians who as a unit, offer a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and philosophies for treatment. The result of this diverse collective is a patient experience that is tailored to a specific level of comfort, treatment, and preference; all leading to a more effective psychological
Schedule an Appointment
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For all new patient bookings please call our Whittier office at 562-945-5454. Our office is open to book appointments, Monday through Saturday from 9:00am - 7:00pm. Our group has availability for both in person and virtual treatments. Should you miss us during our normal booking hours, you may also leave a message with our answering service 24/7.
Insurance
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Aetna
AppleCare
APS Healthcare
AHF
Beech Street
Blue Cross, Blue Shield
Cigna
Cigna Behavioral Health
CCN
EAP
First Health
Healthnet
Healthy Families
Magellan
Medicare
MHN Managed Health Network
Multiplan
Optum Behavioral Health
Pacificare
Pacificare Behavioral Health
Tricare
Triwest
United Healthcare
United Behavioral Health
Value Options
Treatment Areas
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For many people, anxiety occurs under specific stres sful situations. For others, anxiety is always with them every minute of the day, causing problems in all areas of their life. Physical symptoms of chest pains, shortness of breath, and digestive disorders as well as avoidance of activities, poor concentration and distracting thoughts can disrupt a person's normal functioning. With our treatment, one can conquer the cycles of fear and self-defeat caused by anxiety.
Panic Disorders
Phobias
Obsessive Compulsive Behaviors
Depression
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Many people have been exposed to varying degrees of trauma in their lives. Not all traumas need to be severe to impact people and their functioning. Even moderate trauma can adversely affect individuals’ functional status when the trauma has not been processed and released. Center for Behavior Medicine has staff trained in both traditional (talk therapy) and more experimental (EDMR and hypnosis) methods to find resolution from trauma and dissociation disorders.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Dissociative Identity Disorde
Milder Trauma
Dissociative Disorders
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You're in Pain. The kind of pain that interrupts your life. With our professional guidance and treatment, we can help alleviate your suffering.
Headaches and back pain
Myofascial Pain Syndromes
Insomnia
Spastic colon/ IBS
Burn-Out (Work and Relationships)
Hypertension
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Growing up isn't easy. Difficult situations at home, school, and in the community can lead to behavioral and emotional problems for some children and adolescents. Through personalized professional guidance, we help children and their families resolve social and academic problems.
Parent/Child Conflict
Depression and Anxiety
Attention Deficit Disorder
School Conduct Complaints
Behavior Disorders
Anger and Aggression
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
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The Center for Behavior Medicine's addiction program was developed for those who are faced with challenges and situations in life that can lead to feelings of helplessness, hopelessness or perhaps the desire to escape. Drugs, alcohol, and food dependency develop emotional and social problems. We provide specialized treatment for persons suffering from both dependency and psych ological crisis.
Alcohol and Drug Dependency
Prescription Medication
Compulsive Overeating
Anorexia and Bulimia
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Eating Disorders can take many forms: Anorexia, Bulimia, compulsive overeating, binge eating without purging, and night eating. The reasons behind eating disorders are multiple and varied and thus require an individualized approach. The primary factors in the eating disorder for one person may not be exactly the same factors for another individual with the same diagnosis. The Center for Behavior Medicine’s staff are aware of the need for an individualized treatment plan.
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Compulsive Overeating
Binge Eating (no purging)
Night Eating
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Millions of dollars are lost each year as a result of absenteeism, job turnover and stress related problems. The purpose of the Center is to help identify those issues that interfere with an individual's highest level of performance, and helping the business by maximizing efficiency and productivity.
Stress Management
Worker's Compensation
Executive and Employee Assistance Program
Chemical Dependency
Consultation and Training
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Today's pressures for many women can become so overwhelming that the ability to cope is seriously diminished and intensive short-term course of therapy is required. Our counseling service addresses the very special needs of women.
PMS and Menopause
Sexual and Physical Abuse
Single Women
Career conflicts
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An increasing number of stresses are making their way into men's daily lives. Our center will provide appropriate solutions for men who experience transitional stress or situational crisis in all areas of life.
Mid-Life Transitions
Chemical Dependency
Career Stress and Burn-Out
Single Men
Depression and Anxiety
Sexual Dysfunction