Oct 14, 2026 | For Patients, Sleep, Uncategorized, Wellness
Sleep is not optional. It is a biological necessity, just like food, water, and air. Despite this, our culture often treats sleep as something to cut when life gets busy. It is sacrificed for work, social plans, or screen time. The truth is that consistent, quality...
Oct 12, 2026 | ADHD, For Patients, Uncategorized, Women
October is ADHD Awareness Month, and it is important to talk about ADHD in women and girls. For a long time, it was believed that ADHD only affects boys and men. However, the prevalence of ADHD in women is almost the same as that of ADHD in men (CHADD, 2024). ADHD in...
Oct 2, 2026 | For Patients, Sleep, Uncategorized, Wellness
While it may be tempting to reach for sleep aids or melatonin supplements when sleep is elusive, these are best used sparingly. Over-the-counter and prescription sleep medications can alter your sleep architecture and come with risks, especially when used long-term....
Sep 25, 2026 | For Patients, Sleep, Uncategorized, Wellness
Naps can be helpful when timed well, but poor nap habits can derail your nighttime sleep. If you sleep too long during the day or nap late in the afternoon, it can reduce the body’s natural drive for sleep, called sleep pressure, making it harder to fall asleep...
Sep 3, 2026 | For Patients, Sleep, Uncategorized, Wellness
Lying awake in bed and waiting for sleep to come can actually make the problem worse. When you stay in bed for 20 to 30 minutes without falling asleep, your brain starts to associate the bed with frustration, restlessness, and anxiety rather than rest and relaxation....
Jul 14, 2026 | Current Events, For Patients, Therapy, Uncategorized
One of the most common questions prospective clients ask is: “Do you accept Alabama Medicaid?” While we wish the answer were a quick “yes,” the reality is more complex. It’s Not About Not Wanting to Serve Medicaid Members Our practice believes that...
Jul 8, 2026 | Current Events, For Patients, Uncategorized
By Dr. Ashley Garrett, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S If you or your child receives Medicaid, you may have heard about the federal budget law known as H.R. 1, also referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Like many large reconciliation bills, H.R. 1 addresses numerous areas...
Jun 16, 2026 | For Patients, Sleep, Uncategorized
It’s easy to overlook your sleep schedule, especially when life gets hectic. But going to bed and waking up around the same time each day (even on weekends) can make a bigger difference than most people realize. Your body runs on an internal clock, and when that...
Jun 5, 2026 | For Patients, Technology, Trauma, Uncategorized, Website Reviews
Give an Hour is a national organization founded in 2005 by Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen. Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen recognized a lack of opportunities catering to individuals who were affected by humanmade traumas, such as victims of interpersonal violence, opioid crisis...
May 24, 2026 | Family, For Patients, Parenting, Product Reviews, Uncategorized
In this Digital Age, technology is easily accessible to all with a click of a button. Tablets, gaming systems, and smartphones provide individuals with instant enjoyment and entertainment. However, individuals who heavily use their digital devices may experience...
Oct 14, 2025 | Family, For Patients, Uncategorized, Women
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month — a time to recognize the many families who have experienced a perinatal loss and to remember those babies. Below, you’ll find our favorite pregnancy and infant loss resources. NIH: Grief & Infant Loss Resources...
Oct 3, 2025 | ADHD, For Patients, Uncategorized
October is ADHD Awareness Month – a time to shine a light on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and spread accurate information about this diagnosis! How Common Is ADHD? ADHD is commonly diagnosed in childhood, but its symptoms often continue into...
