Therapist vs counselor vs psychologist: What’s the difference? by Angela Myers | Jun 17, 2025 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics Trying to figure out mental health care can feel overwhelming. There are therapists, counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners—and they all seem to do similar things. Add in all the licensing abbreviations that vary by state, and it’s easy to feel lost before you even start looking for help….
ADHD treatment: Therapy, medication, and lifestyle adjustments by Jason Crosby | Aug 2, 2024 | ADHD, Medication, Mental Health Topics After someone has been diagnosed with ADHD, the next course of action is to proceed with a form of ADHD treatment that can help them manage their symptoms and utilize their strengths. ADHD treatment can vary considerably, depending on the individuals’ preferences, as well as the nature and severity of…
Exploring the benefits of psychodynamic therapy by Theresa Lupcho, LPC | Nov 3, 2023 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics, Psychology Psychodynamic therapy is a cornerstone of modern psychotherapy. This approach delves into the depths of human consciousness, unearthing the hidden influences on thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This therapeutic approach, rooted in the pioneering work of Sigmund Freud and further developed by subsequent theorists, seeks to bring unconscious processes to the…
Illness anxiety disorder: What is hypochondria? by Theresa Lupcho, LPC | Jun 1, 2023 | Anxiety, Disorders, Mental Health Topics How many of us have felt suddenly unwell for a time, and out of concern, googled our symptoms? Later on, when we’re better, we might feel a little bit embarrassed that we were so concerned—maybe our mysterious symptoms were all in our heads. Experiencing this fear of illness or disease…
Separation anxiety disorder: Signs, causes, treatment, & more by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC | May 12, 2023 | Anxiety, Disorders, Mental Health Topics As toddlers and young children, we quickly and naturally form strong emotional bonds with our parents or caretakers. As a result, being apart from them at an early age is often accompanied by a level of anxiety. These feelings of distress are a normal stage of childhood development—but sometimes, our…
Women’s History Month: Honoring 5 famous female psychologists of the 20th century by Jason Crosby | Mar 22, 2022 | Mental Health Topics, Psychology, Women's Issues Psychology has long been a field of study where researchers have explored and examined themes, ideas, and subjects that may be avoided or ignored by society as a whole. For female psychologists, breaking new ground has always come with the job title—but too often in the past, that meant simply…
Black History Month: Celebrating Black psychologists and researchers by Jason Crosby | Feb 21, 2022 | Mental Health Topics, Race & Identity It’s impossible to delegate an entire people’s history to one month—but it is possible to use February as a way to focus on the contributions and achievements of Black individuals and those of African descent. Black people in the US have left an undeniable impact on our country’s heritage, with…
How psychologists can assist in criminal investigations using offender profiling by Wistar Murray | Dec 10, 2021 | Mental Health Topics, Psychology, Work & Careers Psychology is applied in law enforcement and the justice system in a variety of ways, some with more mass appeal than others. For example, most people are familiar with the concept of criminal profiling through television shows like “Criminal Minds” and “Mindhunter” as well as books like “The Silence of…