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Learn the requirements to become a licensed psychologist in the state of California, from education and training to licensing exams and career opportunities.

Discover how our mental health services in San Diego improve care in skilled nursing facilities. Join Pacific Coast Psychology to enhance well-being today!

Boost SNF Medicare PDPM rates! Use the brief interview for mental status (BIMS) to assess cognitive status, optimize care, and increase reimbursements.

Psychotherapy for seniors living in nursing homes helps residents manage stress, adapt to new environments, and improve relationships. Learn more.

Is behavioral health the same as mental health? Explore the differences with expert insights from Pacific Coast Psychology. Learn which is right for you.

How much do psychologists make? Explore factors that influence a clinical psychologist's salary, from years of experience and location to work settings.

Resiliency is a quality that is needed now more than ever. This past year challenged us in ways we could have never imagined. Even though the pandemic is still prevalent, it can be helpful to look back and see just how resilient we were. The pandemic was especially difficult for elderly residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, yet they too showed great resilience. Here are some ways to remind residents how resilient they were and what they overcame.

Routine mental health visits in a nursing home improve resident well-being, reduce staff burnout, and enhance overall quality of care. Learn how!

We have made it to a new year, hello 2024! We are excited to share with you all that in this new year we plan to make some exciting updates to our company which includes new team members, new company opportunities, new facilities, new marketing, and new outreach! Hold onto your hats as we drive into the new year of exciting possibilities.

The December season is filled with joy, gratitude, and hopefulness. As with everything, there is also an opposite to these feelings of merriment. Challenges such as grief, concern, and loneliness also come up during this season. We do not need to repress these feelings just because this is a season of good tidings. Feelings come in waves, both joyous and challenging ones.

November is a very special time of year. It is the season of giving - thanks, gratitude, support, understanding, the list goes on and on. During this special holiday season, Pacific Coast Psychology would like to give a special thanks to all of our facility partners, our tremendous patients, dedicated clinicians, supportive medical device technicians, and charismatic leadership team. Without each of these impeccable groups of people we would be unable to thrive as a psychology company providing support and empowering strength in those around us.

Stay fit as you age with pickleball, a low-impact sport that promotes new friendships and keeps your body challenged without strain. Learn more.