Mental Health Topics
We have put together a series of helpful advice that we hope helps you to capture some information and skills to help you learn more about mental health and how to achieve a better life balance.
Alabama SB 101: What Private Practice and Group Practice Owners Need to Know (Effective October 1, 2025)
1. Update Consent Policies and Forms Revise all intake paperwork and consent forms so that minors under 16 require written parent/guardian permission before starting ongoing counseling. Include clear language outlining exceptions (emergency, abuse, emancipation,...
Client Tips: Preparing for Online Therapy
Before in-person therapy ever happens, the space for therapy has already been prepared in a way that will give you the greatest confidentiality and make the environment as comfortable as possible. However, before online therapy can take place, YOU need to prepare your...
Keeping Your Child Safe On Social Media
Technology has become prominent for users of all ages. Technology allows users to connect with friends and family through social media, provides immediate access to information, and entertainment (Wesolowski, 2018). However, social media can significantly affect one’s...
Sex Coach vs. Sex Therapist
Whether you are looking for someone to help with a specific sexual concern or to help with your overall sexual health, a sex therapist and sex coach can help with those needs. While they both are here to help with your sexual needs, they have different practices and...
You are not alone: A message of hope from our Albertville team.
Our team took most of December and January to dig deeper into the treatment of suicidal ideations. They were asked to work in groups to create artistic expression, showing clients what their counselors wished they knew. Our Albertville created this sandtray and the...
Why Choose Mindfulness-Based Therapy?
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy modified to include practices to break negative thinking patterns. It incorporates meditation techniques and breathing exercises to promote awareness of the present moment. According...
An Interview With Dr. Garrett
Recently, Dr. Garrett was interviewed by Christa Flitcroft. You can read the interview below, or if you’d prefer video format, click here. Christa: If you want to go ahead, just start by telling me your career and what that looks like for you daily. Dr. Garrett: I am...
What Is Panic Disorder?
Living with panic disorder can be a debilitating experience and can impact every aspect of an individual’s life. The disorder can cause the individual to experience doubt about themselves as well as live in constant fear of what their day, week, month, and the rest of...