By: Natasha Cooke, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Have you ever wondered what the difference was, if any, between counseling and psychology? Maybe you’ve considered beginning therapy but can’t quite decide whether you want to see a psychologist or a counselor….
By: Natasha Cooke, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Is therapy worth the effort? If you’re wondering whether mental health therapy is worth it, you’re like millions of other Americans. Perhaps you’ve been wanting to begin therapy, but you’re a bit skeptical….
By: Tara Kong, MS, NCC, LPC-Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S When someone is seeking counseling and calls our practice, they have the option of having a student, LPC-Associate, or an LPC. Many people do not know what an LPC- Associate is. I know…
By Rachel Fowler, MS, LPC, NCC Virtual counseling sessions are available for college students while away from home. Starting college and moving away from home is a difficult transition for students. College students are faced with new challenges and issues every day. These new challenges…
By: Janelle Schlueter, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP As a trauma-specialized therapist, I see clients who have survived severe trauma. When beginning to work with these clients, they commonly cannot imagine a mindset free from their trauma. Even more unimaginable is having a positive change to…
By Jessica Johns-Green, LPC Somatic therapy refers to a range of techniques that use awareness of body sensations to unlock problems. Somatic approaches focus on how the nervous system responds to various experiences, triggers, and stimuli. Most people have heard of a ‘flight or fight’…
By: Alexia Cabreras, Practicum Student Supervised by Melissa Barton, LPC-S Practicum Student For Therapy Picking a practicum student, also known as a future therapist in training, can come with many benefits associated with your therapeutic experience. Before going into that, let me briefly explain what…
Ally Hoffman, MA, LPC-Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, LPC-S Have you ever experienced virtual counseling? Are you having trouble meeting your therapist in person due to time, financial, or other constraints? No problem – we are here to help! Teletherapy or virtual counseling is a…
By: Julie Sekachev, M.Ed, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Have you heard of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for treating Anxiety? Have you tried just about anything to help you stop the anxious thoughts? Does challenging your anxious thoughts to seem like…
By: Margie Frisco MA, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton MA, LPC-S A child might need therapy. Why will therapy help the child? What are the benefits of treatment versus letting the child figure it out? Here we will discuss the why. Kids can benefit…