Assisted by: Natasha Cooke, MA, LPC Associate Okay, so you’ve decided to go to therapy. Now you’re wondering what that experience will be like. For example, what could you expect to find in your therapist’s room? Well, all therapy offices have their own unique vibe and energy. For my therapy office, I’ve chosen a relaxed […]
How Pets Benefit Mental Health
By: Natasha Cooke, LPC-Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MC, LPC-S Does having pets improve mental health? Absolutely! Have you always believed that pets improve people’s quality of life but don’t know exactly how it works? Do you currently need to convince your parents or spouse that adopting a new dog will benefit the household? Well, […]
What is EMDR?
By: Natasha Cooke, LPC-Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MC, LPC-S EMDR, what is it? So, you’ve recently heard the term EMDR. Maybe you saw someone rave about it on Tik Tok, or heard your therapist or friend mention it. Well, what’s it about? EMDR is a type of psychotherapy that is rapidly becoming popular […]
Confessions of a Therapist
Alexia Cabreras, MS in Collaboration with Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Why Therapists Get into Counseling Therapists, we choose this profession for many reasons. The most straightforward answer is often: We just like helping people! But the truth is, everyone has a story about what brought them into this field. […]
Why is Harry Styles good for your Mental Health?
Alexia Cabreras, MS in Collaboration with Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S “Tastes like strawberries, on a summer evening…” Wait! I should probably get back on track, right? Well, if you knew where I was headed, you must be a Harry Styles fan! Many of us feel alive and find comfort […]
What are the Different Types of Counselors?
Alexia Cabreras, Practicum Student Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S When beginning therapy, you may not know that there are different types of counselors out there. You may be asking yourself: Different types?! Absolutely! Regardless of where you receive counseling services, chances are that you will be given options. These options often have to do […]
Tips on how to cope with anxiety during COVID-19
Tips for Coping with COVID anxiety The past year has been a blur for many people. As a result, a good portion of the population has experienced fear, loneliness, and anxiety. According to the National Library of Medicine, generalized anxiety, depression, psychological distress, and COVID-19-related fear have all increased significantly this year (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32657323/). Due to […]
Let It Go
“Let It Go!” Ok. I know a lot of people think of a frozen ice queen belting out a melody when they read this phrase. If you are a parent, you may be cringing. As a mother of two girls, I have to admit, I do have flashbacks. BUT- I am not referencing our beloved […]