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OLIVER DRAKEFORD THERAPY BLOG


How to Stop Overthinking at Night: What Your Brain Is Actually Doing at 3am
If you're searching for how to stop overthinking at night, there's a reasonable chance you're reading this at an hour you'd rather be asleep. It's what brings more people to my office than almost anything else. Why Does My brain start overthinking at night? Overthinking is rarely just a thinking problem - it's an uncertainty problem. One of the first things I help people understand when they come to my office is that anxiety, overthinking and rumination are often a response t
Oliver Drakeford LMFT, CGP
May 97 min read


8 Communication Blocks in Relationships (And the Antidote to Each)
Communication blocks in relationships are the habits most couples never realize they've developed, quietly dismantling connection long before anyone thinks to call a therapist. What Are Communication Blocks in Relationships? Most couples who walk into my West Hollywood therapy room for couples therapy don't lack love. They lack the ability to give each other the experience of being truly understood. A communication block is anything that interrupts that experience. And most
Oliver Drakeford LMFT, CGP
Apr 26 min read


Where to find LGBTQ+ friendly therapists in West Hollywood?
West Hollywood is home to one of the highest concentrations of LGBTQ+ affirming mental health providers in Los Angeles County. LGBTQ+ friendly therapy means working with a therapist who is trained in queer identity development, minority stress, and the relational, emotional, and cultural challenges facing LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. This approach goes beyond tolerance or neutrality—it actively affirms your identity, centers your lived experience, and removes the burden of
Oliver Drakeford LMFT, CGP
Dec 314 min read


What Are Bids for Connection? The Small Moments That Make or Break Your Relationship
Think about the last time you did something really big for your partner. Maybe it was a surprise vacation, an anniversary dinner at their favorite restaurant, or flowers for no reason. Now think about an average Tuesday evening. You're doing the dishes after dinner. Did you look up when your partner walked into the room? Did you respond when they made a comment about the food? Did you put your phone down when they started talking? Here's what I've learned after a decade of wo
Oliver Drakeford LMFT, CGP
Dec 22, 20258 min read
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