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September 3rd 2020
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is defined as “an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like Read More...
August 27th 2020
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of various anxiety disorders. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services defines OCD Read More...
August 20th 2020
There isn’t a perfect time to begin going to couples counseling, as it’s typically on a case-by-case basis. Couples may choose to Read More...
August 13th 2020
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental health is an important part of overall health for everyone, including preteens. Read More...
August 5th 2020
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental health is an important part of overall health for everyone, including children. Read More...
July 30th 2020
Teletherapy, also known as online therapy, virtual therapy, telemedicine therapy and telehealth therapy, includes mental health therapy Read More...
July 23rd 2020
What is Alcohol and Substance Abuse? In many cultures, alcohol is used to celebrate, relax and socialize. The effects of alcohol vary Read More...
March 16th 2018
What is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)? Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is a brief, formatted, and present-oriented therapy designed Read More...
January 25th 2018
Marriage Therapy and Couples Counseling comprise very specific types of therapy. Marriage counseling helps couples of all types Read More...
December 30th 2017
Superb Therapy May Be Found Choosing the right therapist is a complex and extremely important matter, involving questions with licensing, Read More...
December 28th 2017
What is the difference between a licensed clinical social worker and licensed professional counselor or therapist? The short answer Read More...
April 13th 2017
Every year, more than 30 million Americans experience symptoms of depression or anxiety. Proper mental health maintenance is just as Read More...
June 9th 2016
Almost all antidepressants are ineffective for depressed adolescents and children, and some of these medications may not be safe for Read More...
March 21st 2015
How long should therapy take? How long therapy takes depends on several factors: the type of problem or disorder, the patient’s Read More...
March 13th 2015
People who have significant psychological issues or disorders are more likely to undergo cosmetic surgery. Their mental health may also Read More...
March 6th 2015
Some people wonder why they can’t just talk about their problems with family members or friends. Therapists offer more than someplace Read More...
February 20th 2015
Westside Behavioral Care in Denver has integrated and expanded its local exposure by utilizing multiple platforms and forums to reach Read More...
February 12th 2015
If you have private health insurance, Medicaid, military coverage, or Medicare, it may cover mental health services such as therapy. Before Read More...
February 4th 2015
Why choose a therapist? Therapists who specialize in psychotherapy and other forms of psychological treatment are highly trained professionals Read More...
January 23rd 2015
You may feel nervous about contacting a therapist. That anxiety is perfectly normal. But having the courage to overcome that anxiety Read More...
December 13th 2014
Many people over the years have asked me if I see more people for appointments in my private office during holidays than other times. Read More...
December 5th 2014
Over the last 30 years, the rate of childhood obesity has tripled, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More...
November 26th 2014
For many, the holiday season brings with it an opportunity to celebrate, eat and be merry, engage in tradition, connect with friends Read More...
November 21st 2014
In a world where violence and cruelty seem so common, many parents wonder what they can do to help their children become kinder and gentler Read More...
September 5th 2014
Dream big! That’s what I tell my students and clients whenever I do a “goals list” exercise in a class or a session. I do this Read More...
August 30th 2014
If you’re like most people, you probably have ups and downs. You might even have wondered: Do I need to see a therapist? But how Read More...
August 16th 2014
Westside Behavioral Care in Denver has integrated and expanded its local reach by utilizing multiple platforms and forums to reach and Read More...
August 9th 2014
No one enters into a marriage expecting it to fail. Still, more than 20 percent of first marriages end in divorce within five years, Read More...
August 2nd 2014
As parents, we all want our children to succeed in both the academic and the emotional realms of their lives. Parents and teachers can Read More...
July 26th 2014
Relationships are some of the most complicated things that we humans create. They can be very rewarding, but for some of us relationships Read More...
July 12th 2014
At the American Psychiatric Association (APA) conference in 1996, a paper was delivered on the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Read More...
July 2nd 2014
A team of researchers at the University of Bari-Policlinico in Bari, Italy, using prevalence data from the Italian Longitudinal Study Read More...
July 2nd 2014
Nearly 60 percent of people worldwide incorrectly believe that Alzheimer’s disease is a typical part of aging. In fact, Alzheimer’s Read More...
June 28th 2014
Over the last 30 years, the rate of childhood obesity has tripled, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More...
June 25th 2014
The so-called “blended family” is no longer an aberration in American society, including right here in Denver. It’s Read More...
June 25th 2014
There is a growing number of studies suggesting that regular aerobic exercise is effective as a treatment for major depression. Here Read More...
June 14th 2014
In a society that continues to prize thinness even as Americans become heavier than ever before, almost everyone worries about their Read More...
May 31st 2014
A recent article in the journal Pediatrics indicates that emotional abuse of children is not only severely damaging but difficult to Read More...
May 27th 2014
Painful Shyness In Children and Adults Avoidance or inhibition creates problems for the painfully shy and for those around them. Examples Read More...
May 27th 2014
Recently an 8-year-old boy diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was put on stimulants. Soon afterward the child, Read More...
May 27th 2014
The Stigma of Mental Illness and Needing Therapy Prevents Adolescents from Seeking Help A new study published in the Journal of Nursing Read More...
May 24th 2014
Doctors: Tips For Assessing Alcohol and Substance Abuse By Bonnie Mucklow, LPC, LMFT, CAC III The football season we enjoyed in past Read More...
May 19th 2014
Look for someone who specializes in your area of concern: someone whose credentials announce their field of expertise such as “Licensed Read More...
May 19th 2014
Anxiety and sadness may increase on the anniversary of a traumatic event. Anniversary dates of traumatic events can reactivate thoughts Read More...
May 17th 2014
The full article on this topic was released by the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service. We are providing excerpts below as a public Read More...
May 13th 2014
Major Depressive Disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis that is used to classify and define severe depression. Naturally enough, we may Read More...
May 11th 2014
By Denver Therapist Sarah Page Anxiety is an inevitable part of everyday life. If you didn’t feel any anxiety in response to everyday Read More...
May 3rd 2014
Do you ever feel too overwhelmed to deal with your problems? If so, you’re not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Read More...
May 1st 2014
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a normal response by normal people to an abnormal event. The severity of the exposure to the Read More...
April 27th 2014
Research Shows… According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about six million American men suffer from depression Read More...
April 26th 2014
Most of us have heard at least one of the jokes: Raising adolescents is like nailing Jell-O to a tree. Teenagers: Tired of being harassed Read More...
March 8th 2014
When it comes to having a lasting and fulfilling relationship, common wisdom says that feeling close to your romantic partner is paramount. Read More...
March 8th 2014
Research on what makes a marriage work shows that people in a good marriage have completed these psychological “tasks:” Separate Read More...