How to help someone with OCD by: Samantha A. Huston, M.S., LCPC Director of ERP Services
How to help someone with OCD Samantha A. Huston, M.S., LCPC Director of ERP Services AMK Counseling Most people are familiar with the stereotypes of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): incessant handwashing, making sure things are symmetrical, and excessive cleaning. However, as those living with OCD or supporting a loved one with it know, these characteristics can […]
How to find a CBT therapist By: Sami Schab, MSW, LSW
How to find a CBT therapist? By: Sami Schab, MSW, LSW The process of finding a therapist can be intimidating. A quick google search will provide you with a sea of amazing therapists, so where do you even start? On a therapist’s profile, you will encounter a section that lists their treatment approaches or style […]
How do I find a therapist for my child? By Jaclyn Clarke, MA, LPC Director of Play Therapy
How do I find a therapist for my child? By Jaclyn Clarke, MA, LPC Director of Play Therapy Finding a therapist for your child begins with understanding your child’s mental health challenges, their personality, and an understanding of what type of therapy would best address their needs while allowing them to feel comfortable. Oftentimes, beginning […]
The Weight of Grief
The Weight of Grief by Sarah Schufreider, MSW, LCSW “Grief is like lifting 100lb weights at the gym”…or at least that’s what I was told by the deacon at a recent funeral I attended. While the analogy seemed a bit silly at first, it made more sense once the speaker explained further. He said, “Grief […]
Finding Support Through Community
Finding Support Through Community by Gwendolyn Tsuji, MA, LCPC Finding a sense of community heavily influences and contributes to the care and maintenance of our mental health. We are human, and humans are social beings. Our human bodies and brains crave connection, physical and emotional attachment, and thrive when we contribute and move in the […]
Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community by Morgan Gray, MA, LCSW
Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community by Morgan Gray, MA, LCSW Most are familiar with “Pride Month,” the celebration of LGBTQ+ communities marked by parades and festivals each June. The origins and reasons for continued celebration of Pride, however, are discussed less often. The Pride Movement began in the 1960s as a protest against discriminatory […]
Differentiating Adaptive from Overwhelming Anxiety by Jasmine Lucas, MA, LPC
Differentiating Adaptive from Overwhelming Anxiety by Jasmine Lucas, MA, LPC You ever get a sudden feeling of fear and/or uneasiness and wonder, “why do I feel like this?” Do you ever experience a sudden pounding or rapid heartbeat, or feel like you have certain thoughts that become more and more challenging to ignore? Have you […]
Navigating an Overwhelming World By Sami Schab, MSW, LSW
Navigating an Overwhelming World By Sami Schab, MSW, LSW It’s April of 2022, and the world has only gotten more overwhelming. Many of us thought that by now, we would be returning to life as “normal.” If Covid-19 wasn’t enough, we have the war in Ukraine, talk of nuclear war, continued oppression of marginalized communities, […]
The Difficulty and Beauty of Forgiveness by Rebecca Roberts, MA, LPC
The Difficulty and Beauty of Forgiveness by Rebecca Roberts, MA, LPC Friends, partners, colleagues, relatives. As humans, we engage in countless interactions and relationships throughout our lives. Each of those interactions has the potential to involve a violation of the relationship. Whether it be betrayal in a friendship, infidelity from a partner, ethical violations by […]
Blackness and Mental Health
Blackness and mental health By: Jason Shaw, MA, LPC Taking a peek through social media will result in what appears to be more people caring about their or others’ mental health. “It’s okay to not be okay” has grown in popularity in recent years and is likely one of the reasons there is an increase […]