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Do anxiety and avoidance feel like they control your life? You might struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), where intrusive thoughts dominate your day. Or perhaps past trauma has led to post-traumatic stress…
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” “We make a living by what we get, but we make…
A family member calls asking you to see an older loved one who is living with dementia. In psychotherapy with adults, that call raises immediate questions: Who is the client? Who has…
In 2021, 44.1 million adults in the United States experienced a substance use disorder (SUD). Addictive behaviors and substances vary widely and can include stimulants, sedatives, opioids, gambling, video gaming, and disordered…
Image credit: Flickr — CC BY 2.0 “Bad habits are easier to abandon today than tomorrow.” Yiddish Proverb “Men’s natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them.” Confucius Almost everyone…
When people seek help for mental health concerns, a common question is whether to consult a medical doctor (MD) or a nurse practitioner (NP). Both professionals provide important care, but they differ…
The signs are often unmistakable. A parent who once kept meticulous records now lets bills slip unpaid. A father who has driven the same route for decades calls confused and lost. Repeated…
Image by goodsurfers2008 (license). “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines.…
When a family member begins asking the same question repeatedly, or gets lost on a route they’ve driven for decades, those moments often trigger a mix of fear and uncertainty: what is…
Choosing a mental health professional can feel overwhelming. You want someone who offers the right type of treatment and who has the appropriate training for your needs. Two common doctoral degrees in…
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