Education
Using Self-Compassion in Therapy
Self-compassion in therapy, especially cognitive behavioral therapy, is particularly useful in quieting the part of the brain responsible for anxiety. As a mental health provider,
February 16, 2017
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Education
A school counselor can be a great ally for children with anxiety and OCD
An NPR report from August 31st, 2016, talks about the roles of different school personnel in helping students with anxiety and OCD. The school counselor
February 8, 2017
Education
What’s the difference between desensitization and ERP?
Do you ever wonder what the difference is between desensitization and ERP? What we are trying to teach a client with a phobia or OCD
February 2, 2017
Education
Desensitization in the treatment of anxiety disorders
Staying current with research literature and best treatment practices in the field of anxiety disorder treatment can be difficult. Sometimes even knowing the current language
January 27, 2017
Training
Climbing Over Obstacles in Exposure Therapy
Have you ever struggled to help a client through an exposure while doing exposure therapy? Treating anxiety and OCD means that you will be doing
January 19, 2017
Education
Therapists can help the parents of kids with OCD
“My son says he loves me 100 times a day. It’s not cute any more.” “My daughter won’t let us take the trash to the
January 12, 2017
Training
Using Values Clarification to Enhance CBT Work
Adding values clarification to CBT for anxiety and OCD is a powerful way to help your clients gain their lives back. Sometimes clients are so
December 26, 2016
Education
Got Holiday Stress? Here’s CBT Help!
You are not alone in feeling stressed at this time of year! Therapists and clients can be overwhelmed by the added activities, expectations, and emotions
December 10, 2016
Training
Developing Resilience with Emerging Adults
Emerging adults, between 18-24 yo, have become one of the most vulnerable populations to mental health struggles. My 18yo son came home from classes and
November 15, 2016
Consultation
Case Consultation: A gift to our clients and ourselves
I have been in private practice for almost 25 years, and have built a network of therapists I can turn to with a tough case.
October 27, 2016
Resources
Online Support for our Clients: Helpful or Hurtful?
Do you have clients that participate in online support groups for anxiety, depression, or whatever they might be struggling with? Do you wonder if this
October 21, 2016
Education
Mental Health Awareness Month — what clinicians can do to help
October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in recognition Clinton United Methodist Church asked me to come speak to the congregation about anxiety and depression.
October 11, 2016
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