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Category: Treatment Options

OCD Test: When to Seek Help

OCD Test When to Seek Help

OCD test options can screen for symptoms, not diagnose. Learn what scores may suggest and when to talk to a mental health pro.

Ketamine Administration Methods

Ketamine Administration Methods

Ketamine administration can be IV, IM, nasal, or oral. Learn how each method works, onset times, and safety considerations.

A Day in the Life: Inside a Residential Trauma Treatment Program

A Day in the Life: Inside a Residential Trauma Treatment Program

Wondering what residential treatment for trauma looks like? While every center offering trauma-informed care is unique, here is a peek inside what a day might consist of. By addressing trauma from all angles, this program helps clients reprocess pain, restore balance, and reclaim their lives. Life in a residential treatment center can be a rich […]

Does IOP Work? Key Facts & Myths Debunked

Does IOP Work? Key Facts & Myths Debunked

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) have become increasingly popular due to their flexibility and effectiveness. Nonetheless, there are a number of myths about them that can be confusing for those who are considering this form of addiction or mental health treatment.  Myth 1: IOPs Are Just Group Therapy With No Medical Supervision The Reality: IOPs do […]

Holistic Treatment for Anxiety & Depression

Holistic Treatment for Anxiety & Depression

Between 45–67% of patients with a major depressive disorder (MDD) meet criteria for at least one co-occurring anxiety disorder and 30–63% of patients with anxiety disorders meet criteria for a co-occurring MDD, according to a study by Bessel van der Kolk, one of the leading researchers on trauma [1].  When anxiety and depression occur together […]

Inpatient vs. Outpatient Mental Health Treatment: Choosing the Best Option

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Deciding which type of mental health care is the best fit is an important decision for your recovery. In this article I explain the differences and the factors to consider. Understanding Inpatient Care and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) While inpatient care and intensive outpatient programs have some overlap in programming, there are important differences. Let’s […]

What Is Anxiety and How Is It Treated?

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Anxiety disorders can significantly impact daily life. Understanding the symptoms, types, and available anxiety disorder treatment options—such as cognitive behavioral therapy, medication, and holistic approaches—can help manage anxiety effectively.

Benefits of Holistic Therapy: An Integrative Approach

Holistic therapy is a term that has had high visibility in the past decade. Yet many of these therapies have been used for thousands of years. So it can mean a lot of things to different people. In this article I offer an interpretation of what holistic therapy is, its benefits, various approaches and what […]

Treatment Goals for BPD: How to Cope With the Disorder?

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a disorder of instability: in emotions, thought patterns, beliefs, behaviors, interpersonal relationships and sense of self. There is a lot of stigma around this serious mental health condition which can be difficult to treat. Typically diagnosed from early adulthood on, most of the time BPD symptoms gradually decrease with age. […]

The Differences Between ART Therapy vs EMDR

ART Therapy is a newer form of psychotherapy drawn from the earlier and more well-established EMDR Therapy. Both use eye movements to reprocess information as a central part of the work. Understanding the differences between them can assist in deciding which to choose. In some settings both are used with ART considered as “EMDR on […]

Difference Between Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

It can be confusing, if not overwhelming, to understand what type of therapy might work best for you. Two of the best known are Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  They are very distinct, although they do share the overall goal of helping someone deal with life’s distressing elements. In this article, I explain the basics […]

How Does Brainspotting Heal Trauma? A Guide to Recovery

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Brainspotting (BSP) is a relatively new alternative therapy. It was developed in 2003 by Dr David Grand, an EMDR therapist and relational analyst. He observed that his clients were sometimes “stuck” in a certain spot which he later called a “brain spot”. Brainspotting was first used to treat people who had experienced PTSD during 9/11. […]

Ketamine vs SSRI: A Holistic Approach to Depression

Understanding Depression Understanding depression is essential when comparing treatment options like ketamine and SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors). Depression is not just a transient feeling of sadness; it’s a complex persistent mental health disorder that significantly impacts a person’s mood, thoughts, physical health, and daily functioning.  What Are the Types and Symptoms of Depression? Depression […]