Written by: Sarah Douglas, LMFT :: Trauma Program Manager Often clients arrive to in treatment with a host of symptoms and have been given a long list of diagnoses, sometimes including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). While the description of PTSD in the DSM V captures the typical symptoms associated with event trauma, its fails […]
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Written by: Michael Christian Cilnis, MA, MBA, LPCC PRIDE MONTH + MENTAL HEALTH Pride Month is a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity, resilience, and community. For many, it’s a chance to show up boldly, affirm who they are, and be seen. But Pride isn’t just about visibility, it’s also about connection. Connection to ourselves, to
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WRITTEN BY: Dr. Maddisen Espeseth, PsyD, RPT, IFS-I ACC, CST :: Testing Psychologist The EFFICACY OF PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC TESTING It is not uncommon for clients to experience reticence regarding psychodiagnostic testing particularly if there is a history of medical trauma or neglect, misdiagnoses, or cultural stigma surrounding mental health. When a third party refers a client
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WRITTEN BY: DR. KRISTEN ZALESKI, PHD, LCSW // CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER WHY BELIEVING SURVIVORS MATTERS Sexual assault is a life altering experience and enough to cause trauma symptoms for life. However, research shows that the sexual assault itself can be less painful than the “second injury” from trusted loved ones. The term “second injury” refers
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https://youtu.be/7Mj3hpKqi7o The Role of a Clinical Care Coordinator AN INTERVIEW WITH: Julian Marc Opena, MS, LMFT, I-O // Program Director Interview What’s the Role of the Clinical Care Coordinator? I like to call the CCCs (Clinical Care Coordinators), kind of like your best friend in treatment, right? These are people that our clients are gonna
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https://youtu.be/CVKlupMCBG8 How COMMON IS OCD? AN INTERVIEW WITH: DR. SARAH SCHALL, PSYD Interview HOW COMMON IS IT FOR A CLIENT TO BE DIAGNOSED WITH OCD? So what we know is that the prevalence rate for OCD is 1 to 2% in the population. So it may not seem like a lot, but it kind of
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https://youtu.be/5dQyZsGSSJM MANAGING STRESS AFTER TRAUMA AN INTERVIEW WITH: SARAH DOUGLAS, LMFT :: TRAUMA PROGRAM MANAGER Interview WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR MANAGING STRESS AFTER EXPERIENCING TRAUMA? I think people who have a history of trauma or struggle with mental health, really, if I can give them one thing, it’s the ability to set boundaries
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SHOULD I TRUST MY PSYCHIATRIST? FILMED INTERVIEW | DR. DAVID SAFANI, MD, MBA, FAPA , MEDICAL DIRECTOR WHY WOULD SOMEONE NOT TRUST PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATION SUPPORT? A lot of people who have taken medications have had traumatic history with them. So either, right, they had side effects that were traumatic, right? They really didn’t like them.
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https://youtu.be/x0aMpeKiHdY AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. KRISTEN ZALESKI, PHD, LCSW | CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER OUR EVOLUTION OF CLINICAL SOPHISTICATION 2025 HOW HAS THE MENTAL HEALTH COLLECTIVE EVOLED THIS PAST YEAR? So The Mental Health Collective this year has been really fun. It continues to drive down the sophistication road and we are doing incredible things really
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Written By: Dr. Ashley Brummett Coping With Unnecessary Family Stress During the Holidays Navigating holiday events can be overwhelming when family stress is high, but with the right strategies, it’s possible to maintain your peace of mind and enjoy the season. Here are some practical, research-supported tips on how to cope with family stress and fully
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