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Could Social Media be Linked to Depression?
The mental health professionals of CBT Counseling Centers have helped a great number of individuals experiencing some form of depression. For years, we have suspected that some of the rise in the number of cases of depression is linked to time spent on social media. ...
Alphabet Soup: Deciphering Therapist’s Titles
LPC, Ph.D., LCSW, LCAS, LMFT, the list goes on. What do all those letters mean, anyway? If you’ve ever searched a directory of therapists, you’ve seen these acronyms. They are usually tacked on at the end of a therapist’s name. Mine reads: “Erin Shadle,...
New Year, New You! …Or not.
Around this time of year, I hear people talking about “the new you for the new year.” This is usually accompanied by discussion of new year’s resolutions or commercials for gym memberships. The vast majority of us have things we’d like to improve about ourselves. For...
How Children Can Practice Social Skills Over Break
It’s about that time of year! Many kids are counting down the days (and maybe even the hours) until their winter break begins. Whether traveling or staying at home, parents are often curious about how they can involve their children in the holiday plans. Winter break...
“And Other Counseling Services”
People see a therapist for any number of reasons. Often a person has a specific problem they would like to address or they’ve already been diagnosed with a mental illness and are looking for an effective non-pharmacological treatment option. It’s easy for someone to...
The Myth of Merry and Bright
The holiday season is filled with images of happy people and beautiful lights. Children laugh and play, families enjoy a homemade meal together, and there are always gifts under the Christmas tree. Everything appears perfect. Except when it’s not. Despite these...