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Understanding LSD and Depression Research

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Mar 16, 2026 | Alternative Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Natural Remedies, Psychotherapy, Therapy

The Ultimate Consciousness Drug That is Experiencing a Resurgence Research into using lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) to treat depression is being renewed. LSD was extensively investigated in humans in the 1950s and ‘60s and was shown to attenuate depressive...

Animal-Assisted Therapy for Anxiety

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Feb 16, 2026 | Alternative Treatment, Anxiety Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Natural Remedies, Therapy

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a complementary and alternative therapy that involves interactions with animals as a form of treatment. It is not a psychotherapy but instead falls under the realm of “animal assisted interventions” (AAI). AAI is general term that...

God’s Mercy Moments: Intercessors, Psychopathy, and the Diverging Paths of Evil and Redemption

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Feb 11, 2026 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Psychotherapy, PTSD

The Difficult and Troubled Path of the Intercessor and the Unexpected End Throughout Scripture and theological tradition, God frequently works through individuals to extend mercy to others. These individuals function as intercessors—persons who stand in relational...

Uncovering the Causes of Rumination and Depression

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Jan 15, 2026 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Happiness, Therapy

Rumination is a repetitive, passive process of overthinking, focusing on the causes and effects of distress, often without actively seeking solutions. It involves repeatedly dwelling on negative thoughts or events, which can worsen mood and increase stress.  While...

Top Digital Mental Health Tools Changing Lives in 2025

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Nov 13, 2025 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Motivation, Online Counseling, Online Therapy, Psychotherapy, Teleheath

Mental health care is no longer limited to the therapist’s office. In 2025, digital mental health tools are making therapy more accessible, personalized, and effective than ever. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or stress—or just trying to stay...

The Newest Treatments for Depression: A 2025 Overview

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Oct 18, 2025 | Alternative Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Medication, Natural Remedies, Psychotherapy

Depression remains one of the most prevalent and disabling mental health conditions worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, over 280 million people suffer from depression globally. While traditional antidepressants like SSRIs and SNRIs have been the...
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Randi Fredricks, Ph.D is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed to practice in California MFC47803, Arizona LMFT-15655, and Florida MT4366. As a psychotherapist, best-selling author, and published researcher, she provides counseling and psychotherapy services online from her private practice in San Jose, California.

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