Faith and Anxiety – Part 2
Stephen Walters , M.Div., M.A.
In my previous blog, I talked about the worry that anxiety (and maybe other mental health struggles) can make us feel that we are not being “faithful enough” if we identify as a Christian. I would like to dig...
Faith and Anxiety – Part 1
Stephen Walters , M.Div., M.A.
A few years ago, I was listening to sermon by a pastor I have a lot of respect for. This church has a strong focus on healing and they were doing a few messages on mental health. As a...
ACT It Out
Katerina “Rafaela” Dikefalos , M.S.
Some people may be familiar with CBT and DBT skills used for changing our thinking patterns and how we react to our environments. ACT was developed in the 1980s by Professor Steven C Hayes. He used his personal experience...
The Bio-Social Theory – What Makes You You!
Becca Samelson-Webb , M.A.
Why are we the way that we are? You’ve probably heard the idea of nature vs nurture discussed by mental health professionals. Some people take the approach that nature, or biology, is what creates certain behaviors in people. For...
What in the World is OCD?
Katerina “Rafaela” Dikefalos , M.S.
OCD has a lot of bad representations coming from social media and movies. When people think of OCD, they think of someone being very organized or needing to be clean regardless of what they think. While some representations of...
The Bio-Social Therapy: What Makes You, You!
Becca Samelson-Webb , M.A.
Why are we the way that we are? You’ve probably heard the idea of nature vs nurture discussed by mental health professionals. Some people take the approach that nature, or biology, is what creates certain behaviors in people. For...
Make SMART New Years Resolutions This Year
Becca Samelson-Webb , M.A.
As we come to the close of 2025, you might be reflecting on what you have accomplished – or failed to accomplish – throughout the past year. Flipping the calendar to January 1st, you might begrudgingly begin to identify...
Understanding the Difference Between Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation
Jessica Gross , M.A.
When discussing self-harm and suicidal ideation, it’s important to understand that while both may involve significant emotional pain, they are not the same. These experiences have different underlying functions, levels of risk, and clinical implications—and understanding those differences can...
Can AI Help with Healing?
Aleisha Parker , M.Ed.
As a therapist, I’m all about connection. Whether it’s through glitter jars, storytelling, or quiet moments of trust. Lately, I’ve been both curious and cautious about AI stepping into the world of mental health. Tools like chatbots and mood-tracking...
Yoga for Mental Health
Bailey Smith , M.Ed.
If you are like me, you like to take advantage of the fun, free offerings around your city. I have always enjoyed how many free outdoor yoga classes take place in the summer around Atlanta, and I try to...
5 Ways to Keep Your Cool in the Summer!
Becca Samelson-Webb , M.A.
With Memorial Day just around the corner and temperatures rising, that can only mean one thing: summer is coming! The summer can be full of fun with pool parties, beach trips, cookouts, and vacations. But with the fun comes...
The Second Arrow: Self-Compassion in Grief
Bailey Smith , M.Ed.
When you hear the word “grief,” what emotions come to mind? We typically tend to associate grief with the sadness of losing a loved one. What’s often less visible are the many other emotions that accompany grief, some of...
Tame the Sunday Scaries. Start the Week with Confidence.
Jason Howard , M.A.
We’ve all been there: It’s Sunday afternoon, the weekend is slipping away, and that creeping sense of dread starts forming a little pit in the bottom of your stomach. Welcome to the “Sunday Scaries”— that special blend of pre-work...
Grounding Techniques: Easy Skills to Help Your Child Manage Their Anxiety
Samantha Scalabrino , M.A.
Anxiety is an excessive worry about a real or perceived threat that can result in avoidance behaviors and physical reactions. It differs from fear in that fear is an appropriate response to an immediate threat, whereas anxiety is usually...
When the Whelm Becomes Too Much
Kara Cunningham , M.A.
Whelm. It isn’t a word used often in its most basic form. Usually, whelm is accompanied by its descriptive forerunners – “over” or “under.” But whelm is in fact its own standalone word, a verb that is verifiable by...
The 8 Phases of EMDR
Jennifer Acker , M.A.
EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is an Evidenced-Based psychotherapy treatment used to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other mental health conditions. It works by using Bilateral Stimulation, primarily eye movements, to access a person’s traumatic memory and...
The Best Advice Your Therapist Ever Gave You
Bailey Smith , M.Ed.
If you’ve ever been in therapy, you can probably point to some helpful things you learned from your therapist. Maybe it was the sleep routine she recommended that helped you finally rest well. Maybe it was his reminder that...
Eliminating the Stigma of Mental Health in Children
Just like adults, children experience mental health challenges and diagnoses. A crucial step in helping children feel comfortable in therapy is addressing and eliminating the stigma often associated with mental health concerns. For children, their self-image is a central...
Finding Joy During the Holiday Season
Shaquanta Danjoint , M.S.
Holidays can be a time of joy, sadness, chaos, stress, or fun. I selected these Bible verses to help us remember why we can always find joy in the midst of these things. We can rejoice because of the...
Understanding and Managing Anger: A Guide for Kids
Line Fleming , M.A.
How are you feeling today? This is a question we hear often. But what is the answer? Some feelings are easy to understand while others are confusing and not as easy to understand and express. We can also feel...