Mental Health

You Are What You Eat (Emotionally Too): The Link Between Nutrition and Mental Health

Dec 29, 2025

By Ann Marie Gardner, LSW We’ve all heard that eating healthy is good for your body, but did you know…

How Chronic Stress Impacts Mental Health

Dec 22, 2025

By Ann Marie Gardner, LSW We all deal with stress. It’s part of life, like running late, taking a test,…

The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise: More Than Just Muscles

Dec 15, 2025

By Ann Marie Gardner, LSW When we think about exercise, most people picture treadmills, weights, or gym class. But what…

What Is Trauma-Informed Care and Why It Matters

Dec 8, 2025

By Dr. Aaron Ellington, PhD, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS Trauma-informed care is an approach to treatment that recognizes the widespread impact of…

Understanding Cognitive Distortions: What They Are and How to Manage Them

Dec 1, 2025

By Dr. Aaron Ellington, PhD, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS Our thoughts have a powerful influence on how we feel and act. When…

Why Journaling Can Be Therapeutically Helpful and the Best Techniques to Use

Nov 24, 2025

By Dr. Aaron Ellington, PhD, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS Journaling is more than just writing down thoughts—it’s a powerful tool for self-reflection…

Using CBT Grounding Exercises: What They Are and When to Use Them

Nov 20, 2025

By Dr. Aaron Ellington, PhD, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS When emotions run high, it’s easy to get stuck in overwhelming thoughts or…

How to Use CBT Skills When the Daily News Feels Overwhelming

Nov 17, 2025

By Dr. Aaron Ellington, PhD, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS These days, it’s easy to feel flooded by constant news updates. While staying…

How to Prepare for Therapy Sessions Using CBT Skills

Nov 10, 2025

By Dr. Aaron Ellington, PhD, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS Therapy works best when you show up prepared, open, and ready to engage.…

What Are CBT Thought Records and How Do You Use Them?

Nov 3, 2025

By Dr. Aaron Ellington, PhD, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used and researched…

Why “PLEASE Master” Is So Important in DBT

Oct 27, 2025

By Dr. Aaron Ellington, PhD, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches many practical skills for coping with emotions, handling…

Using DBT Self-Soothing Skills to Feel Better Every Day

Oct 20, 2025

By Dr. Aaron Ellington, PhD, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS Everyone experiences stress, sadness, or tension at times—but when those feelings pile up,…

Using DBT IMPROVE Skills During a Mental Health Crisis

Oct 13, 2025

By Dr. Aaron Ellington, PhD, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS Mental health crises can feel overwhelming—emotions rise quickly, and it may seem impossible…

Using DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills for Relationship Repair

Oct 9, 2025

By Dr. Aaron Ellington, PhD, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS All relationships—whether with friends, family, or partners—face conflict. Sometimes we say things we…

Breathing as a Coping Tool – Yes, It Works! Here Are 3 Practices to Try

Dec 9, 2024

By: Angela Letzner, LPCC-S When I talk about breathwork with clients, I often get eye rolls and pushback. Many claim…

Review of: “Girl Wash Your Face”

Jul 13, 2020

Author: Rachel Hollis Review by: Angela Letzner, LPCC-S This self-help book is aimed at empowering women to challenge their beliefs about…

Review of: “UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World”

Jun 7, 2020

Author: Michele Borba Review by: Angela Letzner, LPCC-S This book is a parenting guide to raising children to develop the…

Review of: “Stop Doing That Sh*t”

Mar 23, 2020

Author: Gary John Bishop Review by: Angela Letzner, LPCC-S Subtitled “End self-sabotage and demand your life back” this book’s goal…

Black Teens + Depression: Facing Discrimination at Least 5 Times

Feb 17, 2020

By: Jasmine DanielleAs seen on BlackDoctor.org It’s common knowledge that Black adults often face discriminatory practices and micro-aggressions in corporate…

Talking to Your Children about Marijuana

Jan 3, 2020

Now that medical marijuana is legal in Ohio, I have had many parents asked me how to discuss these topics…

Managing Emotions

Dec 3, 2019

As human beings, emotions are a natural way that we not only communicate our feelings, but they can also be…

The Importance of Therapeutic Alliance

Oct 7, 2019

I've been asked many times throughout the years, “If I don't like my counselor should I just stick it out…

Understanding Informed Consent

Aug 27, 2019

One of the many forms that you will complete in your intake packet is the informed consent form. Many individuals…

Social Media

Aug 1, 2019

2 words... Social Media. When you hear those 2 words many thoughts may come to the forefront of your mind. There…

Stigma Regarding Mental Illness Among People of Color

Aug 1, 2019

By: Victor Ray Armstrong, MSW, Vice President-Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Charlotte, Atrium Health, Charlotte, North Carolina One of the remaining…

The Psychology of Color

May 21, 2019

How colors affect your mood, health and functioning (Article originally posted in Under The Rainbow at University Hospitals) Glad? You…

Test Anxiety Tips

Nov 19, 2018

By: Angela Letzner, M.Ed., LPCC-S Angela is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio and has significant experience in mental…

Spin it OUT OF HERE…

Dec 5, 2017

Fidget spinners. UGH. Yes I know they are popular. And people believe that they help with ADHD and anxiety. Let…

How To Accept Versus Reject Your Anxiety

Sep 26, 2017

You are more than likely thinking why would I want to accept the experience of anxiety that can be both…

The Compassionate Response…

Oct 26, 2016

Healing Through Compassion. By: David Smith, LISW-S, LICDC Often people with anxiety have a running narrative in their mind about…

Solution Focused Therapy: Live Life as if You’re Gonna Catch Every Car

Oct 2, 2016

By: Eric L. King, MA., MEd., LPC Stop me if you've heard this one. Chance the dog wakes up every…

Heart-centered Hypnotherapy

Jan 3, 2014

Kristen Blaze has a Master's of Science in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University and a bachelor's degree in Sociology…

Maintaining a Healthy Self

Oct 12, 2013

Heather Bonnett is a licensed counselor with over 10 years experience working with individuals, couples and families. She helps those who…

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