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Therapists, Neutrality Is No Longer an Option — Politics Is Tearing Us Apart

Mad in America

My therapeutic approach is grounded in trauma-informed, systems-aware, and grief-sensitive care. And some are only “functional” because one person is constantly shrinking, suppressing, or self-abandoning to keep the peace. Many of my clients come from marginalized communities — though not all. Political betrayal is everywhere.

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Double Jointed with ADHD? It’s Not a Coincidence.

ADDitude

The traditional healthcare system can be frustrating to navigate with these types of issues — especially for aging women as hormones change, impacting joint health, gut health, and inflammation. It’s taken me years of frustration, persistence, and exploration to self-solve some of this.

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Inclusive Healing: The Power of LGBTQ Therapy

Clear Behavioral Health

You may face internal conflicts and external pressures that deter gender expression as well as affect your self-esteem and mental well-being. An affirming therapist will provide a supportive environment where you can navigate these challenges and achieve greater self-acceptance and authenticity.

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Beyond Medicalization: Psychedelic Therapy and the Promise of Community-Based Healing

Mad in America

The Problems with Industrial-Scale Psychedelic Therapy The current mainstream healthcare system operates on an industrial scale, treating human suffering as a technical problem to be fixed efficiently. When applied to psychedelic therapy, this approach threatens to strip these experiences of their transformative potential.

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Grace vs Shame

Dr. Deb

2) quizzes (3) read-aloud visits (3) resiliency (5) schizophrenia (4) screenings (1) SEL (1) self help booksteachers (1) self-care (9) self-esteem (18) service animals. (1) 3) trauma (39) trauma. (1) 1) traumatic injury (1) treatment (59) treatment. (1) 3) trauma (39) trauma. (1) 3) trauma (39) trauma. (1)

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10 Powerful Breathwork Exercises for Instant Calm and Focus

Lightwork

Note: If you experience dizziness or lightheadedness, return to normal breathing and consult with a healthcare provider before continuing. Affirmation Breathing Affirmation breathing combines positive self-talk with mindful breath awareness, creating a powerful tool for mental clarity and emotional balance.

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Inclusive Healing: The Power of LGBTQ Therapy

Clear Behavioral Health

You may face internal conflicts and external pressures that deter gender expression as well as affect your self-esteem and mental well-being. An affirming therapist will provide a supportive environment where you can navigate these challenges and achieve greater self-acceptance and authenticity.