Author: Carmen Eckard

The Best Questions to Ask Your Therapist to Track Your Own Progress Starting therapy can be one of the most rewarding decisions you ever make for your mental health. Whether you’re working through anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or simply trying to better understand yourself, therapy offers a safe space for growth and healing. But one […]

Deciding whether or not to take medication for a mental health condition is a deeply personal and sometimes overwhelming decision. With so many treatment options available (from psychotherapy/counseling and lifestyle changes to prescription medications), it can be difficult to know what’s right for you.  Mental health medications can be life-changing for some, but they’re not […]

How to Help a Loved One Through a Period of Grief When a loved one you care about is grieving after a loss, it can be challenging to know what to say or do. It’s common for the person you care about to go through many intense and painful emotions as part of the grieving […]

Substance use disorder has symptoms, causes and treatments. Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex and pervasive problem that 16.7% of Americans over 12 struggle with. It is driven by an intense focus or addiction to a specific substance, or a few substances, that affects someone’s everyday functioning. Common substances in America are, of course, […]

  It’s completely normal when contemplating reaching out for counseling services to ask yourself, “What kind of therapist should I see?” When you’re ready to take that first step toward better mental health, the sheer number of different professionals can feel overwhelming. Psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, social workers—the list goes on.  What Type of Mental Health […]

  Sarah McCullough is dual certified as a music therapist, licensed professional music therapist, and a licensed professional clinical counselor. She has been a music therapist for about seven years and worked in numerous settings including school based, inpatient behavioral health, and outpatient behavioral health.    On April 4, 2025, Sarah is leading a live […]

The Role of Imaginary Friends Childhood Development   As a parent, it’s quite likely that at some point, your child will introduce you to a friend that is not of the human variety. Could be an invisible friend or it might take the form of a toy or plushie that they often play with. In […]