Maintaining mental health is critical, yet financial constraints often deter individuals from seeking necessary care. In her most recent article for The Aha! Tatiana Matthews, MS, LPC, CRC of Atlanta Specialized Care, addresses this pressing issue. She highlights the distinction between the urgency of physical and mental health crises, emphasizing that financial limitations should not
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The Mental Health Connection: Boundaries as a Tool for Healing and Growth
For this installment in our ongoing collaboration with the Aha! Connection, our Licensed clinical social worker and therapist, Neitcha Thomsen, discusses the importance of setting healthy boundaries for parents and families supporting a loved one with mental health challenges. Neitcha points out that according to NAMI, 50% of all lifetime mental illnesses begin at age 14, and
Read MoreIntroducing a Holistic View of Mental Health: The Healing Power of Nature
At Atlanta Specialized Care, we recognize the profound connection between mental, physical, and emotional well-being. One of the many approaches our team takes is a holistic approach to health and wellness, and we are proud to have Bre Curtain as one of our therapists on our staff. Bre is deeply committed to holistic principles in
Read MoreThe Mental Health Connection: Breaking Free from Shame
Atlanta Specialized Care’s very own Meredith Metscher discusses the importance of distinguishing between Shame and Remorse in her most recent blog article on the Mental Health Connection for Aha! Connection! Remorse is a healthy and necessary part of the emotional experience, while shame can be toxic and distort one’s self-image. Shame tends to stem from
Read MoreThe Mental Health Connection: Is it Tech Use or Abuse?
At Atlanta Specialized Care, our team of therapists is dedicated to providing individualized treatment for clients facing a wide range of mental health challenges. Whether related to depression, mood dysregulation, anxiety, trauma, addiction, eating disorders, Neurodivergent disorders, or other mental health challenges, we develop personalized plans to support each person’s wellness goals. In the latest
Read MoreBreak Free from Executive Dysfunction: Strategies for Regaining Control and Reaching Goals
Ever feel so overwhelmed you don’t know where to start? Most of these feelings may be due to struggles with focus, planning, problem-solving, organization, and self-control. While not widely known, there is a clinical term that encompasses these important cognitive skills. That term is called executive function, and it refers to the mental processes that
Read MoreTips to Find the Right Therapist for Anxiety
Finding the right therapist can be a daunting task when it comes to seeking professional help for anxiety. With so many options available, how do you know who fits you best? Let’s discuss a few tips to help you find the right therapist for your needs, the different types of anxiety, and where you can
Read MoreDistress Signals for Mental Health Counseling
Mental health is often viewed as a taboo topic, and many people feel reluctant to seek counseling for fear of being judged or misunderstood by others. However, it’s important to remember that your mental health is just as key to your overall well-being as your physical health is, so seeking professional assistance for issues such as anxiety or clinical depression is
Read MoreSubstance Abuse and the Teenage Brain
Every day, we make choices. We choose what to wear, what to eat, and how to spend our time. For teenagers, they are still learning how to make good choices for themselves, and the decisions become more and more significant as they get older. Making healthy, beneficial choices can be especially difficult for teens, especially
Read MoreGrief Counseling: What Are The 5 Stages of Loss and Grief?
Grief is a universal human experience, an emotion that we most often feel when we lose a loved one. Grief is most often associated with the death of someone close to us, but it is also applicable when a relationship ends, a job is lost, or another major life change occurs. Psychological research has shown
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