If you're feeling anxious about meeting in-office with a mental health professional, try teletherapy. Research shows that teletherapy is equally effective as in-office therapy. People can still learn about anxiety and how to best manage it. Teletherapy can be done in the comfort of your home. It's convenience is beneficial in other ways, like not … Continue reading Feeling Anxious About Going to Counseling? Online Counseling Can Help
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Depression – When and Where to Reach Out for Support
If you need support with depression, reach out to a counselor, don't hesitate Asking for help can be really, really hard. People who live with depression (major depressive disorder) may feel alone, making it harder to reach out. PsychCentral has an article on 10 Ways to Ask for Help When Depressed. Depression may happen once … Continue reading Depression – When and Where to Reach Out for Support
Plant-Based Doctors Directory (Did you know that I’m a plant-based counselor?)
Are you looking for a plant-based doctor or professional guidance on going plant-based? Visit Plant-Based Doctors to find the right healthcare professional for you! I am a plant-based counselor Did you know that I'm a plant-based counselor? I've been vegan for years, and I greatly care about being proactive towards my health and the environment. … Continue reading Plant-Based Doctors Directory (Did you know that I’m a plant-based counselor?)
How Do I Find Affordable Counseling?
You can find the right outpatient private practice counselor for you at an affordable rate, you just need to know how to go about doing so. Almost everyone shops around looking for the right counselor who either accepts their insurance or that they can afford to see if they pay out-of-pocket. A breakdown in the … Continue reading How Do I Find Affordable Counseling?
Want to work on managing anxiety and building healthy habits?
Is anxiety keeping you from reaching your goals? Would you like to work on building up healthy habits that reflect your goals? When I work with people, we talk about what they care to address and where they'd like to see themselves. After that, we come up with a plan. A literal plan that I … Continue reading Want to work on managing anxiety and building healthy habits?
Mental Health Books and Resources (For mental health professionals)
I ordered a few card decks and workbooks to grow my practice from PESI. Do you use any of these? What's your favorite or go-to worksheet? Watch my fun unboxing video below. https://youtu.be/DZtzCl-y96s Please support my YouTube channel by liking, sharing and subscribing. Books & resources Train Your Brain Card Deck by Dr. Jennifer Sweeton … Continue reading Mental Health Books and Resources (For mental health professionals)
My Favorite Books and Resources as a Professional Counselor
This is a list of books and workbooks for mental health professionals. I put them into categories: meaning; relationships; Christian; habits; mindful eating; anxiety; trauma; happiness. I've used most of these when working with clients, they are informative and really help facilitate the process. Some of the worksheets in the books, I've had my clients … Continue reading My Favorite Books and Resources as a Professional Counselor
Therapist Workshop: The emotional aspect of obesity with Roni Maislish, M.A.
Roni Maislish, M.A. (Psychotherapist and social worker) I met Roni Maislish through LinkedIn (he is in Israel), as we both work in mental health and specifically with eating and emotions. We both recognize the emotional aspects of obesity and that it can be an emotional-mental-issue. Roni says, "Most of the time, when people talk about … Continue reading Therapist Workshop: The emotional aspect of obesity with Roni Maislish, M.A.
Just Listen: Don’t worry about giving someone the perfect piece of advice
Just being a listener is powerful. Depending on the person who needs listened to and the situation, listening can be the only thing needed to help somebody. We're bombarded with messages about listening and responding in a particular way. That we must follow A, B, and C or we aren't being effective or that we … Continue reading Just Listen: Don’t worry about giving someone the perfect piece of advice
Are You Ready for Change? I’m Ready to Help
Shannon Mick, NCC, LPC Coffee, set, go! I'm ready to help you tackle change. I help people: Learn how to manage worry and anxiety. Better regulate emotions. Work through trauma, so they can feel more like themselves. Establish healthy eating and exercise habits. Acknowledge body image issues and work on them. Identify faulty thinking and … Continue reading Are You Ready for Change? I’m Ready to Help