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Self Harm Addiction in Teens: Withdrawal & Treatment Guide

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | February 26, 2025

Self Harm Addiction in Teenagers:  Understanding the Cycle, Withdrawal, and Treatment Self harm addiction in teenagers is often misunderstood as purely behavioral rather than compulsive.…

Understanding the Relationship between Anxiety and Trauma

By Sara Blevins-Ranes, MA, LPC, ATR | February 19, 2025

Blog > Treatment Strategies > Understanding the Relationship Between Anxiety and Trauma Understanding the Relationship Between Anxiety and Trauma: How Past Experiences Shape Current Symptoms…

Treat Clients With Climate Anxiety by Integrating Eco Therapy

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | February 10, 2025

Blog > Treatment Strategies > Treating Clients with Climate Anxiety Treating Clients With Climate Anxiety: Integrating Eco-Therapy Into Traditional Practice Learn how to help clients…

Expressive Therapies and Mind-Body Connection: How Creative Expression Affects Emotional and Physical Health

By Sara Blevins-Ranes, MA, LPC, ATR | January 31, 2025

Blog > Treatment Strategies > Expressive Therapies and Mind-Body Connection Expressive Therapies and Mind-Body Connection: How Creative Expression Affects Emotional and Physical Health Discover how…

Using Virtual Reality in Mental Health Treatment

By Sara Blevins-Ranes, MA, LPC, ATR | January 27, 2025

Using Virtual Reality in Mental Health Intervention and Treatment Virtual reality (VR) is no longer just for gaming or entertainment. This incredible technology is slowly…

Gaming Addiction in Adults: How It Manifests and Why It’s Often Overlooked

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | January 13, 2025

Gaming Addiction in Adults: How It Manifests and Why It’s Often Overlooked While video gaming can be a fun activity for most people, for some,…

Understanding and Addressing Depression in the Elderly

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | January 8, 2025

Understanding and Addressing Depression in the Elderly For clinicians working with the elderly population, special attention should be paid to the unique factors experienced at…

MRT Therapy: What Is Moral Reconation Therapy & How Does It Work?

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | December 31, 2024

MRT Therapy: What Is Moral Reconation Therapy & How Does It Work? Moral reconation therapy (MRT) is a cognitive-behavioral treatment that helps clients develop higher…

Orthorexia Nervosa: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment Strategies

By Katie Bendel - LCSW | December 17, 2024

Orthorexia Nervosa: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment Strategies Orthorexia nervosa symptoms, such as an obsessive focus on eating “clean” or “healthy” foods, can significantly impact…

Effects of Cyberbullying: Mental Health Impacts on Children & Teens (2026)

By Sara Blevins-Ranes, MA, LPC, ATR | December 6, 2024

Effects of Cyberbullying: Mental Health Impacts on Children & Teens (2026) The effects of cyberbullying on children and adolescents extend far beyond online interactions, with…

Chronic Illness and Mental Health — A Guide for Clinicians

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | November 27, 2024

The Impact of Chronic Illness on Mental Health – A Guide for Clinicians The onset and formal diagnosis of a chronic illness undoubtedly brings about…

Navigating the Challenges of Treating Co-Occurring Disorders

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | November 21, 2024

Navigating the Challenges of Treating Co-Occurring Disorders An individual who has both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder (SUD) is said to…

The Long-Term Effects of Bullying on Mental Health: What Therapists Should Know

By Lindsay Rutter, MA, NCC, LPC | November 13, 2024

The Long-Term Effects of Bullying on Mental Health: What Therapists Should Know Bullying has long been a crisis for many children and young adults. Research…

A Behavioral Health Clinician’s Guide to the Kids Online Safety Act

By Sara Blevins-Ranes, MA, LPC, ATR | November 6, 2024

A Behavioral Health Clinician’s Guide to the Kids Online Safety Act Many parents are concerned about their children’s online safety. The internet can be a…

A Clinician’s Guide to Understanding the Companioning Model of Grief

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | October 30, 2024

A Clinician’s Guide to Understanding the Companioning Model of Grief Grief is a deeply personal experience, which presents uniquely, not only from one person to…