What is a Marriage and Family Therapist?
A marriage and family therapist, also known as an MFT, can help you and your loved ones heal your relationships and improve your mental health. An MFT differs from other types of counselors in that …
5 Apps to Help Improve Your Mental Health
I think it’s safe to say that these days, oftentimes more time is spent on our smartphones than not. While our phones and social media can be entertaining (and let’s face it, addictive), it’s been …
Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mental Health Awareness Thanks to social media platforms, like TikTok, awareness is being raised about a variety of mental health disorders, most recently autism, dissociative identity disorder, and ADHD. Mental health professionals, especially testing psychologists, …
Accepting the Uncomfortable – Not All Spaces are Safe
Are My Emotions Facts? Emotions are just emotions and thoughts are only thoughts. They are not always facts or truth. When I first heard this phrase, I got angry. “What do you mean my emotions/thoughts …
What to Expect at Your First Therapy Session
Most adults are familiar with the concept of therapy, but they aren’t really sure how it works — or what benefits they’ll get from it. Because it is such a personal experience, therapy tends to …
Quick Guide to Active Listening
Active listening is an essential communication tool, and it can be learned through practice. In relationships, active listening is important because it lets your partner know that you hear and understand them. When active listening is utilized …
