TOPIC: Postpartum Hormones Explained: What’s Happening to Your Mind and Body After Birth

POST BY: Mikayla Minehart, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist - CLICK HERE TO SEE HER BIO

WRITTEN: June 26, 2025

WILL BE REVIEWED: June 2028

If you’ve recently had a baby and find yourself crying more than usual, feeling overwhelmed, or wondering, “Why don’t I feel like myself?”, you are not alone, and you are not broken. The truth is your body and brain are going through massive changes. And at the heart of it all? Hormones.

As a therapist certified in perinatal mental health, I’ve worked with many women who are shocked by how much their mood, energy, and emotion...

TOPIC: EMDR Explained: The Science of Emotional Healing and Brain Rewiring

POST BY: Lindsey Wheeler, LPC, CPCS - CLICK HERE TO SEE HER BIO

WRITTEN: June 26, 2025

WILL BE REVIEWED: June 2028

If you’ve ever felt like you're trapped in a loop of painful memories, reactions that feel too big for the moment, or emotions that seem to control your life—you're not alone. For many people, trauma doesn't just live in the past. It gets stored in the body, in the brain, and the nervous system. And while talk therapy can help bring awareness, sometimes it feels like insight alone isn’t enough. That’s where EMDR therapy can offer profound healing.

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization ...

TOPIC: Adoption Is Lifelong: Counseling Support for Every Stage of the Journey

POST BY: Lyla Mills, LMSW - CLICK HERE TO SEE HER BIO

WRITTEN: June 26, 2025

WILL BE REVIEWED: June 2028

True adoption-competent counseling is hard to find. First, understanding the different types of adoption and the nuances that are attached to them is key. Examples of some of the different types are: International adoptions, domestic adoptions which is a category that can be broken down into several more categories —> foster to adopt, open/closed adoptions, transracial adoptions, and kinship adoptions.

Then, after beginning to understand the types, comes understanding just how much adoptees hold onto and h...

Mental health doesn’t wait for the “right time.” But life gets busy—and for many, the biggest challenge to emotional well-being isn’t a lack of need, but a lack of access, energy, or connection.

Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic stress, or simply feeling disconnected from others, online therapy (TeleMental Health Counseling) is changing the way people get support—making it easier than ever to prioritize your mental health, stay consistent, and feel less alone.

In this post, we’ll explore how TeleMental Health Counseling can help you overcome isolation, stay engaged in therapy, and access personalized care from anywhere.

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If you’re feeling overwhelmed, restless, or trapped in a cycle of worry, you’re not alone. Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health concerns in the U.S., affecting over 40 million adults every year.

Whether you deal with generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, or high-functioning anxiety, the constant mental noise can make even the smallest tasks feel impossible.

But here’s the good news: Individual counseling for anxiety can help you find relief, clarity, and confidence.

In this post, we’ll explore 5 powerful ways that working with a licensed therapist can help you manage anxiety symptoms, understand your triggers, and build lasting coping ...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects millions of people each year—many of whom silently struggle with flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, and anxiety that makes everyday life feel overwhelming. If you're exploring ways to heal from trauma, EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) may have come up in your search.

But what is EMDR therapy really? And is EMDR effective for treating PTSD and trauma-related disorders?

In this post, we'll explain what EMDR therapy is, how it works, who it helps, and why it's one of the most talked-about trauma therapies today. Whether you're a trauma survivor, a family member, or a mental health professional, here’s w...

AM I DEPRESSED? Or Just Sad? Depression Explained in Detail By A Licensed Counselor

Life’s challenges often leave us feeling stuck or overwhelmed, whether it’s dealing with emotional distress, life transitions, or mental health struggles. Individual counseling offers a safe, supportive space to help you process, heal, and find clarity. At Johns Creek and Alphare...

How To Find The Best COUNSELOR For You Online: Where to Look, What Questions to Ask.

In today’s fast-paced world, prioritizing mental health can be challenging. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, or personal growth, online therapy offers a convenient and effective way to receive professional support from the comfort of your home. With advancements in telemental heal...

Join us for a critical community conversation in response to recent tragedies in Sugar Hill and Winder, GA, including a suicide by cop and a school shooting. Suicide and school violence are preventable, and it's vital to know how to take action. In this live podcast, we'll discuss how to proactively address mental health crises and keep our community safe.