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Therapist Spotlight: Sam Shoenhair
Introducing our therapist, Sam Shoenhair, LPC!
michelleluna
Jul 171 min read
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How to Talk to Your Parents About Mental Health
Source: Wondermind Opening up to your parents about your mental health can feel scary and overwhelming — especially if you’re unsure how...
michelleluna
Jul 164 min read
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Why It’s Okay to Cry: Embracing Emotions
Source: @mynames_ellen In a world that often prizes strength, resilience, and control, crying is frequently seen as a sign of weakness or...
michelleluna
Jul 155 min read
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Finding LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists and Support Networks: A Guide to Empowering Your Mental Health Journey
Source: Wondermind For many LGBTQ+ individuals, finding mental health support that is not only competent but also affirming can be an...
michelleluna
Jul 145 min read
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How to Stop Negative Self-Talk: Transforming Your Inner Dialogue
Source: NPR We all have that inner voice—the one that speaks to us when we're feeling down, unsure, or overwhelmed. Unfortunately, for...
michelleluna
Jul 115 min read
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Therapist Spotlight: Savannah Carson
Introducing our intern therapist, Savannah Carson!
michelleluna
Jul 101 min read
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Learning to Like Yourself—Flaws and All
Source: iStock In a world that often emphasizes perfection—whether through social media, societal standards, or even family...
michelleluna
Jul 94 min read
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How to Support a Teen in Therapy: Fostering a Positive Environment for Growth and Healing
Source: Clearfork Academy The teenage years are filled with change, self-discovery, and emotional turbulence. For many teens, therapy can...
michelleluna
Jul 85 min read
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Gentle Parenting and Its Impact on Mental Health: Building Emotional Connection, Respect, and Resilience
Source: Ezyschooling Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles in life. As parents, we want to nurture, guide, and...
michelleluna
Jul 74 min read
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Using Art and Creativity as a Healing Outlet
Source: Benjavisa Ruangvaree Art Life can be overwhelming, especially for individuals navigating identity, trauma, or mental health...
michelleluna
Jul 45 min read
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Therapist Spotlight: Sophie Gomez
Introducing our therapist, Sophie Gomez, SWC!
michelleluna
Jul 31 min read
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The Role of Activism in Mental Health Recovery
Source: Runstreet Mental health recovery is often seen as a deeply personal and individual journey, one that involves healing,...
michelleluna
Jul 26 min read
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How Pride Month Affects LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Source: CBBC Every June, Pride Month offers an opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community to come together, celebrate, and reflect on the...
michelleluna
Jun 306 min read
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Queer Joy: Celebrating Small Wins and Self-Love
Ashley Schoenbauer | CPR News Visit Denver Pride this weekend, June 28th and 29th! In a world that often marginalizes and discriminates...
michelleluna
Jun 275 min read
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Therapist Spotlight: Elle Taylor
Introducing our therapist, Elle Taylor, LCSW!
michelleluna
Jun 261 min read
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Cyberbullying: What to Do If You're Targeted
Source: WebPurify In our digital age, bullying has found a new platform: the internet. Cyberbullying can happen to anyone, at any time,...
michelleluna
Jun 255 min read
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The Effects of Misgendering and Deadnaming on Mental Health
Language has power. For transgender and nonbinary people, being addressed by the correct name and pronouns is more than just a matter of...
michelleluna
Jun 233 min read
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Daily Routines That Support Mental Wellness: Simple Habits That Make a Big Difference
Source: Neelam Hospital We often think of mental health as something we manage in big moments—through therapy, self-help books, or taking...
michelleluna
Jun 203 min read
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Therapist Spotlight: Dannie Knutt
Introducing our therapist, Dannie Knutt, MSW!
michelleluna
Jun 191 min read
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Navigating Eating Disorders in the LGBTQ+ Community
Source: Within Health Eating disorders don’t discriminate—but the world often does. For many LGBTQ+ individuals, body image, identity,...
michelleluna
Jun 184 min read
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