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Getting Started in Therapy
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Marriage & Couples
General Mental Health & Wellbeing
Getting Started in Therapy & Counseling
What you need to know when you're just getting started or are thinking about starting your healing Journey
Therapy for Personal Growth & Self-Discovery- Dec. 2025
Therapy for self-discovery helps you understand your patterns, gain mental clarity, and create meaningful personal growth so you can move through life with more confidence and purpose.
Therapy for self-discovery helps you understand your patterns, gain mental clarity, and create meaningful personal growth so you can move through life with more confidence and purpose.
How Grief Counseling Can Help You Cope with Loss- November 2025
Grief is never the same. It's different every time and for everyone. Learn more about how Counseling can help you cope with loss.
Evidence Based Treatment: What is it and Why Does it Matter- September 2025
Does therapy that is "evidence-based" even mean and should you even care?
Does therapy that is "evidence-based" even mean and should you even care?
What to Expect in Your First Session-July 2025
It can be scary to take that first step. Take a look and learn what the first session of therapy or counseling will look like.
It can be scary to take that first step. Take a look and learn what the first session of therapy or counseling will look like.
How online counseling works and who can benefit- August 2025
Learn how online counseling works, who it's right for and who it isn't as well as how to get started.
Learn how online counseling works, who it's right for and who it isn't as well as how to get started.
Finding the Right Therapist- March 2025
Finding a therapist can feel like navigating a maze, especially when you're seeking support.
Finding a therapist can feel like navigating a maze, especially when you're seeking support.
Couples Counseling in Johnson City -April 2025
Learn about marriage and couples counseling, and the signs your relationship could benefit.
Learn about marriage and couples counseling, and the signs your relationship could benefit.
Understanding Anxiety & How Therapy Can Help- June 2025
Wondering what may be driving your anxiety? Learn more about anxiety and how therapy could help.
Wondering what may be driving your anxiety? Learn more about anxiety and how therapy could help.
How Therapy Helps with Depression: Signs & Treatment Options- Aug. 2025
Have you ever felt that life just feels heavy? Nothing brings joy or happiness? Learn more about depression and how therapy could help.
Have you ever felt that life just feels heavy? Nothing brings joy or happiness? Learn more about depression and how therapy could help.
Therapy & Medication: How They Work Together-August 2025
Sometimes counseling alone isn't enough to get you to your final goal. Read our blog on how counseling and psychiatric care work together
Sometimes counseling alone isn't enough to get you to your final goal. Read our blog on how counseling and psychiatric care work together
Do I need a Therapist, a Psychologist, or a Psychiatrist?- June 2025
Not every mental health professional is the right type for you. Learn more about the different types of providers to find which is right for you.
Anxiety
Learn about the many ways Anxiety is impacting your life and ways you can start living your best life
Holiday Anxiety Management Travel Guide- November 2025
The year-end holidays can be stressful for pretty much anyone. But there are some ways that you can try to prepare and reduce some of that stress! Learn 6 tips on how to manage holiday travel anxiety.
The year-end holidays can be stressful for pretty much anyone. But there are some ways that you can try to prepare and reduce some of that stress! Learn 6 tips on how to manage holiday travel anxiety.
Rest Vs. Recharge: Why People Need Both to Overcome Burnout- October 2025
Burnout isn't something that you can recover from with a nap or two. Read on to learn the difference between rest and recharge and why both are important.
Burnout isn't something that you can recover from with a nap or two. Read on to learn the difference between rest and recharge and why both are important.
How to Manage Stress with Therapy- October 2025
Stress can come in many forms; not all of them are bad. Read on to learn more about how therapy can help you manage your stress.
Stress can come in many forms; not all of them are bad. Read on to learn more about how therapy can help you manage your stress.
Toxic Productivity: Breaking Free from the "Do More" Trap - August 2025
Sometimes, doing more doesn't mean doing better. Learn more about Toxic Productivity and how you may be sabotaging your own happiness.
Overcoming Social Anxiety- May 2025
Learn how social anxiety could be impacting you and 5 ways that you can begin overcoming it.
Learn how social anxiety could be impacting you and 5 ways that you can begin overcoming it.
Finding Your True North: Moving Beyond External Validation- May 2025
In a world obsessed with approval and achievement, your true self can get lost. Learn why external validation isn't all it's cracked up to be.
In a world obsessed with approval and achievement, your true self can get lost. Learn why external validation isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Quiet Your Inner Critic- April 2025
Do you hear that? It's your inner critic. Learn more about them and how to prevent them from stopping your growth.
Overcoming Perfectionism and Embracing Growth- April 2025
Perfectionism prevents growth and movement. Learn 5 strategies to overcome perfectionism.
Perfectionism prevents growth and movement. Learn 5 strategies to overcome perfectionism.
Are You a People Pleaser?- March 2025
Setting boundaries is crucial, yet many find it overwhelming. In a world that encourages accommodating others, we sometimes neglect our own needs.
Setting boundaries is crucial, yet many find it overwhelming. In a world that encourages accommodating others, we sometimes neglect our own needs.
Procrastination: Am I just lazy? Exploring Anxiety, Motivation, and Perfectionism- February 2025
Ever been told you're lazy? Procrastination isn't about willpower, discipline, or laziness. Learn more about what's behind it.
Ever been told you're lazy? Procrastination isn't about willpower, discipline, or laziness. Learn more about what's behind it.
Depression
Learn more about depression and ways that you can begin feeling yourself again
The High-Performer's Guide to Success Without Burnout- October 2025
You're a high achiever? Awesome...feel like you can still never win? Maybe you're experiencing Burnout. Read to learn more.
You're a high achiever? Awesome...feel like you can still never win? Maybe you're experiencing Burnout. Read to learn more.
Understanding Burnout & How to Start Healing- September 2025
Burnout isn't about your character or some personal failing. Learn why it may not "just be stress."
Burnout isn't about your character or some personal failing. Learn why it may not "just be stress."
Life's great, why am I depressed? Exploring the hidden experiences of depression- March 2025
Why am I depressed when things are going well? Learn about the hidden nature of depression.
Why am I depressed when things are going well? Learn about the hidden nature of depression.
Beyond the Blueprint: When "shoulds" Lead to Shame and Depression- Aug. 2025
Setting yourself up for failure and disappointment by "shoulding?" Learn more about the habit and ways to rework your thinking.
Setting yourself up for failure and disappointment by "shoulding?" Learn more about the habit and ways to rework your thinking.
Trauma
Learn about the many faces of Trauma, the ways it can impact you, and how to start healing
7 Myths about Trauma that Could be Holding You Back from Healing- September 2025
Learn 7 of the most common myths about trauma and healing from trauma. Find out how you can break free from your past.
Learn 7 of the most common myths about trauma and healing from trauma. Find out how you can break free from your past.
How to Recognize Hidden Symptoms of Trauma- September 2025
Trauma doesn't look the same for any two people. Often, there are subtle experiences that you or the people around you might not think is relevant. Read on to learn the hidden signs of trauma.
Trauma doesn't look the same for any two people. Often, there are subtle experiences that you or the people around you might not think is relevant. Read on to learn the hidden signs of trauma.
More Than a Moment: Understanding the Spectrum of Trauma- August 2025
Trauma isn't just a one time event. In-fact, it exists in a broad spectrum ranging from a single incident, to ongoing situations that build up over time. Learn more about the differences here.
Trauma isn't just a one time event. In-fact, it exists in a broad spectrum ranging from a single incident, to ongoing situations that build up over time. Learn more about the differences here.
EMDR Therapy for Trauma: How It Works & Who It Helps- April 2025
Struggling with Anxiety, Trauma, or something else? EMDR therapy can help you process painful memories and regain control of your life. Learn more here.
Struggling with Anxiety, Trauma, or something else? EMDR therapy can help you process painful memories and regain control of your life. Learn more here.
Unraveling the Impact: How A Traumatic Experience Can Shape Your Body, Mind, and Relationships- March 2025
Trauma can impact not only your mind, but your body and your relationships too.
Trauma can impact not only your mind, but your body and your relationships too.
Marriage & Couples
Learn ways you can improve your relationship
How to Know if You Need Couples Therapy- September 2025
Sometimes things get tough in a relationship. Couples Therapy doesn't have to be a last resort.
Sometimes things get tough in a relationship. Couples Therapy doesn't have to be a last resort.
Healing the Broken Heart: A Guide to Moving Past a Breakup- June 2025
Breakups are tough and sometimes its hard to know where to even start to be able to move on. Take a look at our blog and start your healing.
Breakups are tough and sometimes its hard to know where to even start to be able to move on. Take a look at our blog and start your healing.
Talking About Sex with Your Partner (Even When It's Hard)- June 2025
Learn about ways to improve your communication about sex with your partner.
Learn about ways to improve your communication about sex with your partner.
General Mental Health & Wellbeing
Learn more about mental health and how to improve your overall wellbeing
Set New Year's Resolutions That Support Your Wellbeing- Dec 2025
Learn how to start the new year with goals that are realistic and actually achievable.
Learn how to start the new year with goals that are realistic and actually achievable.
Why Holidays Trigger Old Family Roles and How to Step Out of Them- Dec 2025
Being around family in old settings can trigger past unhealthy roles. Read on to find out how to break out of those patterns.
Being around family in old settings can trigger past unhealthy roles. Read on to find out how to break out of those patterns.
Setting Boundaries During the Holidays- November 2025
Saying "no" can be extremely difficult. Read our blog on learning to say no and set boundaries during the holidays without the guilt.
Saying "no" can be extremely difficult. Read our blog on learning to say no and set boundaries during the holidays without the guilt.
Building a Self-Care Toolkit for Mental Well-Being- July 2025
Mental wellness isn't something that should be reactive. Learn how to create your personalized self-care tool kit and be prepared to cope with the toughest times.
Mental wellness isn't something that should be reactive. Learn how to create your personalized self-care tool kit and be prepared to cope with the toughest times.
Navigating AI's Role in Mental Health and the Vital Role of Human Connection- July 2025
AI is an ever-increasing presence in our world. It's important to know both the positive and negative that can come from using AI for your mental health.
AI is an ever-increasing presence in our world. It's important to know both the positive and negative that can come from using AI for your mental health.
Why is Self-Compassion a Vital Trait- June 2025
Giving yourself a break and providing yourself room to make mistakes is vital for maintaining your mental health. Read more to learn the possible impacts of lacking self-compassion and tips to cultivate the trait in yourself.
Giving yourself a break and providing yourself room to make mistakes is vital for maintaining your mental health. Read more to learn the possible impacts of lacking self-compassion and tips to cultivate the trait in yourself.
Understanding & Overcoming Cognitive Distortions- May 2025
Learn about some of the "errors" your mind can make and how you can start to change your thinking.
Learn about some of the "errors" your mind can make and how you can start to change your thinking.
Unlocking Mental and Emotional Resilience- March 2025
Discover essential tips for building resilience to handle stress and overcome challenges. Enhance your mental and emotional resilience today!
Discover essential tips for building resilience to handle stress and overcome challenges. Enhance your mental and emotional resilience today!
Why Getting Mad Isn't Always Bad- March 2025
Anger is just another emotion that gives us information. Learn why getting mad can be beneficial.
Anger is just another emotion that gives us information. Learn why getting mad can be beneficial.
Debunking the Myths of Mindfulness and Meditation- March 2025
Learn the truth behind the myths of mindfulness and meditation.
Learn the truth behind the myths of mindfulness and meditation.
Overcoming the Mental Health Stigma in Appalachia- January 2025
Learn about the stigma of mental health that plagues Appalachia and ways to break the cycle.
Learn about the stigma of mental health that plagues Appalachia and ways to break the cycle.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARD HEALING
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