Have you been down, sad, or depressed and feel like you’ve tried every therapy and medication under the sun? It’s been months—maybe even years—and nothing has worked. Don’t give …
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Utilizing Virtual Reality Therapy for Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
In recent years, technology has made significant strides in the field of mental health, offering innovative solutions to age-old problems. One of the most promising advancements is …
Dealing With Holiday Stress? 5 Tips to Wind Down and Enjoy the Season
'Tis the season to be jolly, fa-la-la-la-la... and perpetually stressed out about finding the perfect gift, hosting the ultimate family feast, and turning your home into a …
Unraveling Enmeshment: Understanding Healthy Boundaries in Family Relationships
Remember that last family gathering? Or are you secretly trying to forget it? If the latter is true, we get you. Our families have the power to make us laugh, cry, and then some. …
Breaking Down Men’s Mental Health: Stats, Stigmas, & Therapeutic Tools
How Common are Men’s Mental Health Issues? Common! These stats are from Mental Health America, the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA), and the National …
The Power of Medications on Men’s Mental Health
This November, we’re focusing on Men’s Mental Health. Let's dive into a topic that's as important as it is intriguing – men and mental health medications. Despite the strides that …
The Complex Relationship Between Mental Health Medications and Suicidal Thoughts
Mental health is a deeply intricate and personal aspect of our lives, and finding effective treatment is crucial. While mental health medications have brought hope and relief to …
Adolescents and Suicide Prevention: A Guide for Clinicians
The teenage years are often marked by profound emotional and developmental shifts. Teens today are grappling with not only the timeless struggles of identity, acceptance, and …
The Heart of Ellie: Erin Opoku
Reflections from an Original Clinician on Ellie's Evolution Welcome to a brand new series we’re calling “The Heart of Ellie.” As Ellie grows and evolves, we stay grounded in the …
What are Culturally Responsive Therapies?
Culturally responsive therapies go a step further than conventional approaches, offering a transformative space where clients can be seen, heard, and understood within the context …
Conversion Therapy: Why It’s Harmful and Why Banning It Matters
According to a recent study by the Williams Institute at UCLA, approximately 698,000 adults in the US have received conversion therapy, and about 350,000 of them were adolescents …
Racial Trauma Therapy: Understanding The Impact of Racism on Mental Health
As a society, it's undeniable that we are still grappling with the deep-rooted wounds of racism, and for people of color, these struggles can have a very personal and complex …
