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A common misconception about people who are neurodivergent is that they cannot or do not want to form friendships.

Intimate partner violence among LGBTQ+ individuals often goes unacknowledged and untreated, despite occurring at rates equal to or greater than those experienced by heterosexual couples.

Everyone can remember being bullied. Maybe someone teased you relentlessly about your name because it “sounded funny” or they made fun of your physical appearance.

Solutions to the nationwide mental health provider shortage are often as complex as the reasons behind it.

Emotional eating may be one of the most disguised forms of escapism clients turn to when dealing with stress or trauma.

As telebehavioral health continues to reshape the profession, counselors are adapting the clinical skills they use for in-person therapy to better fit an online environment.

Mindfulness is often seen as a cure-all approach, but as with other clinical approaches, counselors should carefully consider when and how they integrate this practice into sessions.

Because Black women in the United States face an alarmingly higher rate of maternal mortality and mental health conditions, counselors should be prepared to help clients manage their mental health while also advocating for quality care from health pr

Therapy dogs can be more than our best friends; they can also help reduce clients’ stress and provide the emotional safety needed to process traumatic and painful life events.

Rachel Jacoby, a licensed professional clinical counselor supervisor, once worked at a community mental health agency providing counseling services to youth in foster care.