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Dr. Lisa Card Strong Joins Therapy Changes
By: Lisa Card Strong, Ph.D. | May 8, 2020
I am thrilled to join the Therapy Changes team to provide specialized care for trauma and personal growth, depression, and anxiety. With more than 19 years of experience as a psychologist, I found that working in private practice exists as my sweet spot. The opportunity to accompany and assist individuals on their journey of growth […]
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And We Danced . . .
By: Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | May 1, 2020
Over the past few months, the COVID-19 virus has had a tremendous impact on the world. I see people overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and afraid of intimate contact with others outside of their family or housemates. Although COVID-19 presents as a novel experience for many, gay men like me see it with a lot familiarity. We’ve […]
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Sit Less, Move More
By: Other | April 24, 2020
Written by Lesley Ross, M.D. “Just how much exercise do I need for better mental health?” I get this question often. We don’t know for sure but we do know that the mind won’t heal without looking also at whole body health. Evidence consistently supports that even a small amount of physical activity can prove […]
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What is Teletherapy?
By: Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | April 10, 2020
Telemedicine, telepsychology, telehealth, videoconferencing psychotherapy, and teletherapy name the psychological services delivered by electronic means. In teletherapy, the therapist sits in one location, the client in another. A client at home, for example, can confer with a therapist at the clinic. The two have their psychotherapy session together via secure internet technology that allows for […]
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Finding Meaning in Times of Uncertainty
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | March 31, 2020
We all know the Coronavirus is here. We are living through something that no one on the planet has ever lived through before. No protocols exist for a time like this, no wisdom upon which to rely or set a course to follow. In these strangely surreal times, we feel a myriad of emotions such […]
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Transphobia
By: Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | March 27, 2020
Trans folk in our country are under attack. Multiple states have tried to pass ‘bathroom bills.’ South Dakota even tried to pass a law that would imprison for up to 10 years any medical provider who assisted a minor with transitioning. Last October, Time magazine reported analyzing 10 million social media and online posts over […]
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When You’re Off the Clock but Can’t Punch Out
By: Kamaljit "Sonya" Virdi, Ph.D. | March 20, 2020
Not that long ago, the ultimate status symbol was one of leisure and relaxation but busyness in the office and social media posts constitute today’s most important status updates. While overworking can give a sense of recognition from others and impart some sense of importance for self, it might lead to deteriorating health effects and […]
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What Are Men’s Issues?
By: Demet Çek, Ph.D. | March 13, 2020
We all heard the myths about men: Men don’t need to talk about their emotions. Men showing their feelings is a sign of weakness. Men, as a group, hold power and privilege. Men also experience psychological and public health issues at disproportionately higher rates than women. They are 2.5 times more likely than women to […]
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Managing Coronavirus Anxiety
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | March 5, 2020
“Fear about the coronavirus has gripped the world. While this new illness certainly is frightening and needs attention, it’s important to note that far more people die from an illness that is all too familiar: the seasonal flu. An estimated 10,000 people have died from flu this year in the U.S. according to the Centers […]
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