by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Aug 1, 2025 | Addiction, Anxiety, Child Development, Counseling, Depression, Marriage Counseling, Psychotherapy, PTSD
With mental health awareness on the rise, more people than ever are seeking therapy—and that’s a good thing. But when it comes to choosing a therapist, the options can be overwhelming. From psychologists and counselors to clinical social workers and marriage and...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Aug 1, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, PTSD
Therapy has long been an essential tool for individuals seeking emotional, psychological, and mental well-being. While therapy is often associated with struggling individuals, it is important to recognize that it can benefit everyone—whether you are dealing with a...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | May 31, 2025 | Anxiety, Counseling, Family Therapy, Psychotherapy, PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating psychiatric condition that arises after exposure to traumatic events, including violence, accidents, natural disasters, or military combat. Characterized by symptoms such as intrusive memories, hyperarousal,...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | May 31, 2025 | Anxiety, Counseling, Family Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Psychotherapy, PTSD
Psychotherapy, often referred to as talk therapy or counseling, is a collaborative treatment process grounded in dialogue between a trained mental health professional and a client. Its core purpose is to help individuals understand their feelings, confront emotional...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jan 13, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Nutrition, PTSD |
There’s so many things that can help improve your overall mental health, but probably no more important than maintaining a healthy weight. Although obesity is not a mental health problems it can trigger a host of psychiatric disorders. It’s not easy to talk about...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jan 11, 2023 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Herbal Medicine, PTSD |
Medicinal cannabis has received increased research attention over recent years due to loosening global regulatory standards. With respect to personal use, contemporary consumers of cannabis report (as accessed via meta-analysis of patient usage data) that anxiety...
