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    Dismantling Barriers to LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Care

    A lack of adequate LGBTQIA+ mental health training, cultural humility, and validation still create significant barriers to LGBTQIA+ people receiving … Continued

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    Is Walk-and-Talk Therapy Right for Your Practice?

    If you’re wondering whether walking therapy or walk-and-talk therapy would be a good fit for your clients and for your … Continued

    A woman hugs and kisses her baby in front of a green collage background.

    How to Support Clients Becoming New Parents

    The transition to parenthood is almost universally billed as a blissful period, filled with soft lighting and quiet bonding. And, … Continued

    A mom is holding a baby to her chest. In the background is a painting of lemon trees.

    Starting a Private Practice Helped Me Enjoy Being a Mom

    Since I can remember, I’ve always had determination. I would describe myself as thoughtful, organized and goal driven—so when I … Continued

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    Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship as a Practitioner

    “This program is my focus. I don’t have kids or family nearby. I don’t think any of us do.” I … Continued

    Female child plays with toys in a play therapy room that was designed specifically for play therapy sessions using these guidelines and tips.

    How to Create a Play Therapy Room

    A play therapy room and a kid’s playroom may sound like they’re the same thing, however they’re actually quite different.  … Continued

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    How Therapists Can Get Comfortable Talking About Sex in Therapy

    Clients are often highly attuned to their therapist’s approval—or disapproval—of their own actions, beliefs, and personhood. And, at the same … Continued

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    Small Therapy Office Design Ideas

    For therapists practicing in tighter spaces, these small therapy office design tips can help make your office space feel larger.  … Continued

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    Two Therapists Helping Each Other and Their Clients Find Strength

    Nicole MacIntyre, MA, LMFT, graduated with her Master’s Degree during the COVID-19 pandemic in summer 2020, and, to this day, … Continued

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