It’s hard to encompass everything we are as helping professionals into a few-paragraph bio statement. If you’re hoping to learn more about the diverse group of people behind the Therapy Collective, you’ve come to the right place. This post is the fifth in a series of interviews with Therapy Collective clinicians and coaches about their backgrounds, passions, and clinical interests.

Rachel Hanna, LCSW-C, specializes in helping women navigating life transitions, relationship issues, and self-discovery. Her approach is mindfulness-based and solution-focused. Rachel has online therapy availability for Maryland residents as of Winter 2023.

It’s that time of year again…holiday shopping has begun in earnest, families are coordinating cross-country gatherings, and those little signs with “Thankful, Grateful, Blessed” in that modern calligraphy script (you know the one) are making their way into stores. As we move into November and December, the word “gratitude” tends to get thrown around like mashed potatoes at the kids’ table. Have you ever thought about what it means to be grateful? Read on to find out how an attitude of gratitude can improve your life (and mine, apparently)—backed by years and years of psychology research.

It’s hard to encompass everything we are as helping professionals into a few-paragraph bio statement. If you’re hoping to learn more about the diverse group of people behind the Therapy Collective, you’ve come to the right place. This post is the third in a series of interviews with Therapy Collective clinicians and coaches about their backgrounds, passions, and clinical interests.

Tara Barber, LGPC, specializes in helping clients improve their lives in multiple domains including mind-body connection, environment, relationships, self-compassion, spirit and soul, daily rhythm and balance. Her approach is person-centered, action-oriented, and solution-focused.

It’s hard to encompass everything we are as helping professionals into a few-paragraph bio statement. If you’re hoping to learn more about the diverse group of people behind the Therapy Collective, you’ve come to the right place. This post is the third in a series of interviews with Therapy Collective clinicians and coaches about their backgrounds, passions, and clinical interests.

Christine Joy, LGPC, has been a Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) for over 25 years. She has special training in a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) specifically for treating insomnia.

You may have noticed the concept of “self-care” gaining popularity on social media over the last several years. The trend is not going away: ASD Market Week projects the self-care industry will be worth upwards of 1.5 trillion dollars by 2026. This translates to more advertisements, more trends, and more access to self-care products than ever before. At the same time, Lending Club estimated that 61% of Americans were living paycheck to paycheck in 2022. So, what happens if your own access to self-care supplies and services are limited?

Despite many using the terms interchangeably, “health” and “wellness” have slightly different, related definitions. Have you ever considered what wellness looks, sounds, and feels like in your life?

It’s hard to encompass everything we are as helping professionals into a few-paragraph bio statement. If you’re hoping to learn more about the diverse group of people behind the Therapy Collective, you’ve come to the right place. This post is the second in a series of interviews with Therapy Collective clinicians (and now coaches!) about their backgrounds, passions, and clinical interests.

Sending a loved one to inpatient treatment, the hospital, or filing an Emergency Petition are calls no one ever wants to make. Though there can be intense relief when help, in whatever form it takes, is finally on the way, it is often the first step in a long process of recovery for the person on the receiving end. Depending on your level of involvement, it might be a long journey for you, too.

Have you ever considered who is on your care team? If you have or a loved one has ever spent time in an inpatient treatment setting, it’s likely the services received were the result of a team collaboration. Even if you are receiving support in an outpatient setting, you may already developed your care team without knowing it! Allow me to introduce you to the concept, why it may be an important next step in taking care of your overall health, and how to get your care team on board.

Wondering what your next summer read might be? Look no further! This week, our clinicians have shared some of their favorite titles in self-development, research, and mental health to add to your summer reading list.

You did it! You’ve scheduled your first appointment! Whether it’s your first or your tenth time seeking mental health support, starting with a new therapist can bring up a lot of emotions. Many people make an appointment with a clinician feeling excited to take positive steps toward their overall wellness. At the same time, beginning a new professional relationship with someone who will come to know so much about you can be anxiety-provoking or even a little intimidating. If your prior experiences in therapy have not been great, there may even be some trepidation about starting again.