We are absolutely heartbroken seeing the devastation from the wildfires. Our hearts are with everyone affected.
We put together a list of resources and are happy to be a vessel for spreading the word if you or someone you know needs help getting a resource or message out!
Orange County’s #1 community of mental health professionals are ready to help, here.
In today's climate, most therapists are searching for ways to supplement their income as they start to grow their practices. By signing up with Headway through our special link here (earning YOU $100 cash), you’ll gain a valuable resource to support your practice — and help the OC Shrinks mission of continuing to expand offerings for mental health professionals.
Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential. When you prioritize your mental and emotional health, you show up as your best self for your clients. A thriving therapist makes a lasting impact, so protect your passion by protecting your well-being.
Orange County Shrinks Founder Shelby Castile is quoted in the article "21 Cool “Therapy Dupes” From Cool Women in the Wellness World" published by Mental.com.
Orange County Shrinks Founder Shelby Castile is quoted in the article "21 Cool “Therapy Dupes” From Cool Women in the Wellness World" published by Mental.com discussing "fun, short-term ways to increase motivation and get people started on a more authentic approach to self-improvement .
Orange County Shrinks Founder Shelby Castile is quoted in the article "That’s Bananas: OCD Is Not Radicalization" published by Mental.com discussing a recent NY Post article on OCD.
Orange County Shrinks Founder Shelby Castile is quoted in the article "New Year, New Eating Disorder" published by Mental.com discussing how the common "New Year, New You" messaging can often be detrimental to our mental health.
As a new Member Benefit, OC Shrinks Professional Members can now post your mental health related events to the OC Shrinks Event Calendar. Yup, another free benefit we have added for our valued Members. Now the new OC Shrinks Event Calendar not only features OCS events but YOUR events as well. See how it works.
New! Orange County Shrinks Announcement Board. Now Professional OC Shrinks members can make posts to share publicly with our mental health community. Share you good news, space for lease, book signing events, and more! Be a part of the OC Shrinks community and learn, share and collaborate with us!
Sustainable Caring presents The Anti-Wellness Retreat for Physicians. Orange County Shrinks is excited to announce an upcoming virtual retreat for physicians. Are you a physician or do you know a physician that could use more burnout prevention tools? Sustainable Caring has pulled together an incredible line up of speakers! Many of them are M.D.'s themselves and have personal experience navigating the stressors found on the medical journey.
One of our Orange County Shrinks sponsors, The Mental Health Collective, had a rebrand + just launched its new site. We think it's amazing. Take a look around. Be sure to Follow them on Facebook too.
The Orange County Shrinks was officially created as an online space for mental health professionals in the OC to connect and find referrals, but it has grown into so much more. Read about the Founders.
OC Shrinks is a mental health digital space networking group that believes the best way to uplift professionals in the field is to provide space for connection, collaboration, and community.
Rogers Behavioral Health is excited to announce a free virtual event, hosted by OC Shrinks. This free webinar provides the opportunity to hear how Rogers Behavioral Health treats Depression. Led by Danielle Olson, Behavior Specialist, this presentation will help you gain valuable insights into…
Dr. Parie Faridnia is a licensed psychologist, president of Dr. Parie Psychological Services, Inc., as well as co-founder of OC Family Wellness Group collaborative. She is also a registered play therapist supervisor, registered yoga teacher, and president of the California Association for Play Therapy. She enjoys training and supervising pre-licensed professionals. She specializes in treating highly sensitive children, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and crisis assessment/intervention.