by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Aug 25, 2020 | Counseling, Psychotherapy |
To answer the question, “Does online counseling work?” it’s helpful to understand what it is. Online counseling is the provision of professional mental health counseling services through the Internet. Services are typically offered via email, real-time chat, and video...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jul 11, 2020 | Anxiety, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Psychotherapy, PTSD |
Targeting Anxiety at its Core: The Clinical Emergence of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy In 2018, researchers from Johns Hopkins University recommended that psilocybin (the active compound in magic mushrooms) be reclassified for medical use, paving the way for the...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Mar 2, 2020 | Counseling, Psychotherapy |
Are you considering online therapy? The internet has opened up new avenues for mental health treatment, but there are a few pros and cons that you might want to consider before you decide if Telehealth is right for you. Here are some of the biggest advantages and...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jan 19, 2020 | Anxiety, Counseling, Psychotherapy |
Cynophobia is the fear of dogs. As far as phobias go, it is a relatively common, although the fear of snakes or spiders is seen more often in therapy. The reason I decided to write an article about dog phobia is because many people suffer from it. One of the things I...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 28, 2019 | Anxiety, Counseling, Psychotherapy, PTSD |
Researchers have known for a while that Even mild cases of anxiety or depression might take years off a person’s life, new research suggests. Mental health woes, collectively called psychological distress, may lead to premature deaths from major causes such as heart...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 18, 2018 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Psychotherapy |
Chakras are the various focal points in the subtle body used in a variety of ancient meditation practices, collectively denominated as Tantra, or the esoteric or inner traditions of Indian religion, Chinese Taoism, Tibetan Buddhism, as well as Japanese Esoteric...