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Mental healthcare is a fundamental right, not a luxury. As a private practice owner, I’ve dedicated my career to breaking down the financial barriers that too often prevent individuals from accessing the support they desperately need. It’s a passion that stems from a deep-seated belief:…

Back in my previous life as a college professor, I had to teach a course titled “Fundamentals of Quantitative Data Analysis”.  This is a fancy way of saying “statistics”.  I was teaching statistics.  To social science majors.  The first day of class, I was usually…

Prior to the pandemic, most of us had the same relationship to telehealth that we had to driving a Lamborghini.  We knew it was an option, but most of us hadn’t had the opportunity to try it.  Over a few weeks, that changed suddenly, and…

Alright, settle in folks, Jenai Tidwell, LPC-S is about to climb onto her soapbox – a very comfortable, plush soapbox, mind you, because we prioritize comfort in these parts. I’ve been in this mental health game for nearly twenty years. Two whole decades wading through…

Have you ever wondered why hugging a baby, snuggling your pet, or laughing at a really funny video can make you feel so good? That warm, happy feeling isn’t accidental-it’s your brain doing what it does best! Your brain has a powerful reward system that…

I have been hearing the word “burnout” a lot in sessions lately.  Clients are burnt out at work.  They are burnt out by media and digital overload.  They are burning out on the constant lack of certainty that seems to be the new normal.  They…