In this episode of the Therapist Thrival Guide podcast, Miranda Barker, LICSW dives into the world of art therapy with two expert guests, Chelsea Wire, a licensed professional …
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Understanding EMDR Therapy: Basics, Process, and Benefits
In this episode, Miranda Barker, LICSW is joined by Amber Silva, LLMS and Gina Young, LICSW as they dive into the fascinating world of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing …
Medication Management for Mental Health Treatment
Not everyone needs medication to improve their mental health. However, for people who have severe impairment from their mental health symptoms and want to restore balance in their …
What to know about ADHD: Medications + Strategies from Clinicians and Prescribers
In this podcast episode, Miranda Barker, LICSW is interviewing therapists Davin Cobb, LAMFT, Christina Gonzalez, LCSW, and Physician Assistant Joey Lusvardi, PA-C to …
Understanding and Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Self Harm
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. It is important to recognize the common signs, causes, and statistics. If you and/or a loved one is experiencing …
How Should I Respond if Someone Comes out to me as LGBTQIA+?
Society has historically held the assumption that everyone is heterosexual and cisgender, so when someone isn’t and decides to share that with others, we say they are “coming out.” …
How to Recognize Gaslighting: 10 Key Phrases to Listen For
Have you ever been in a relationship where you felt like you were constantly second-guessing yourself? Or perhaps your version of events never lines up with your partner’s? If so, …
How Ellie Mental Health Fills the Gaps for Therapists, Clients, and Franchise Owners
In the pursuit of a new business idea, it’s common to find yourself at a crossroads: you’re looking for something that makes money, but you want something that really speaks to …
How to Stop Worrying About Politics: 4 Tips to Cope with Political Anxiety
Are you struggling to manage your mental health because of recent political events? Do you find yourself constantly checking social media for an update or spending hours online …
How to Help Kids Navigate Through Grief and Loss
By Erica Golofski MA LPCC ATR-P, Gina Young MSW LICSW, & Miranda Barker, LICSW At some point in everyone’s lives, we experience grief and loss. When children are dealing …
How to Start a Conversation About Mental Health
Taking care of your mental health is important and shouldn't be ignored. We don’t always realize we’re struggling and having a loved one check in with us about their observations …
I Think My Kid is Autistic: What Do I Do Now?
As an autistic human and a therapist, I have many thoughts on this topic. Neurodiversity is a buzzword and on a lot of people’s minds. People spend a lot of time scrolling TikTok, …
