Mystic Psychotherapy: When Psychotherapists are Mystics

Modern psychotherapy presents itself as a scientific and clinical discipline—grounded in diagnosis, evidence-based modalities, and professional ethics. Yet beneath the language of manuals, outcomes research, and insurance codes lies a quieter truth: many...

What It Means to Be a Mystic — and How to Become One

The word mystic often conjures images of robed figures, monasteries, visions, or supernatural powers. In reality, mysticism is far less about spectacle and far more about direct experience. A mystic is someone who seeks — and sometimes attains — a direct, embodied...

Food Addiction & Compulsive Eating: Why it Damages Health and Can Be More Deadly Than Alcoholism

“Food addiction” and compulsive eating disorders (like binge-eating disorder) aren’t just issues of willpower. They’re patterns of behavior driven by brain-reward circuitry, stress biology, emotions, and an environment filled with highly palatable, ultra-processed...

The Newest Treatments for Addiction: Innovations in Recovery and Rehabilitation

Addiction continues to be a pressing global health issue, affecting millions across various demographics. While traditional treatment methods such as 12-step programs, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) have long been...

What Type of Therapist Do You Need? A Guide to Specialties and Modalities

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...

Should You See a Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or Therapist?

Reaching out for help is one of the bravest steps you can take for your mental and emotional well-being. Yet when it comes time to seek support, many people feel overwhelmed by the question: Who should I see? The mental health field includes a range of...