Positive Trends in How Therapy Is Practiced

Reading Time: < 1 minute[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The latest episode of the Insights & Actions podcast is out now! In this episode, Craig James, LCSW, LSATP, MAC, Matt Christian, LCSW, and Johnny Pierce, PsyD talk about positive trends they’re excited about in mental health therapy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The guys discuss: Not diagnosing normal behavior Innovations in therapy Psychedelics and SSRI’s Using brain scans […]

Negative Trends in How Therapy Is Practiced

Reading Time: < 1 minute[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The latest episode of the Insights & Actions podcast is out now! In this episode, Craig James, LCSW, LSATP, MAC, Matt Christian, LCSW, and Johnny Pierce, PsyD talk about negative trends they’re seeing in mental health therapy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The guys discuss: Excessive boundaries Reinforcing clients to “point the finger at others” Creating an identity out […]

Insightful Pathways: Why Language Matters in Mental Health

Reading Time: 2 minutesLanguage is more than just a tool for communication; it shapes our thoughts, feelings, and perceptions. In the realm of mental health, the words we use can either empower individuals or perpetuate harmful stereotypes. Understanding the importance of language in mental health care is crucial for creating a supportive and inclusive environment for everyone. The […]

Male Therapists Talk Men’s Mental Health – A Deeper Dive

Reading Time: < 1 minute[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The latest episode of the Insights & Actions podcast is out now! In this episode, Craig James, LCSW, LSATP, MAC, Matt Christian, LCSW, and Johnny Pierce, PsyD talk about masculinity and vulnerability, male violence and bullying, men’s mental health, and relationships.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In addition, the guys discuss: Male violence and bullying, Men’s “compartmentalization”, The challenges […]

Therapists Talk: What Makes Relationships Work

Reading Time: < 1 minute[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The latest episode of the Insights & Actions podcast is out now! In this episode, Craig James, LCSW, LSATP, MAC, Matt Christian, LCSW, and Johnny Pierce, PsyD talk about romantic relationships, from the perspective of what they see in their therapy offices.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In addition, the guys discuss: The idea of “the one” and our […]

Are We Overusing “Trauma”?

Reading Time: < 1 minute[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In this clip, taken from the inaugural episode of the Insights & Actions podcast, “The Problem of Overindulged Kids,” Craig James, LCSW, LSATP, MAC, Matt Christian, LCSW, and Johnny Pierce, PsyD discuss whether, as a culture, we are overusing the idea of “trauma.” Furthermore, can therapists become part of the problem?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="vc_default" content_placement="middle"][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever […]

Insights & Actions Podcast #3 – “How Do We Change and Does the Type of Therapy Matter?”

Reading Time: < 1 minute[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The latest episode of the Insights & Actions podcast is out now! In this episode, Craig James, LCSW, LSATP, MAC, Matt Christian, LCSW, and Johnny Pierce, PsyD explore how therapy can lead to change. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In addition, the guys discuss: Does the “type” of therapy (e.g. CBT, DBT, EFT) matter? What do mental health […]

Introducing the Insights and Actions Podcast

Reading Time: < 1 minute[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever wanted to hear what therapists really talk about when they’re out of session? The new podcast Insights and Actions allows you to do just that. Insights and Actions are candid conversations with Insight Into Action Therapy and Insight Recovery Centers’ clinical team. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type="vc_default" content_placement="middle"][vc_column][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The first episode, out now, is “The Problem […]

Winter Blues – SAD Overview

Reading Time: 2 minutesAs the days grow shorter and the air becomes colder, many people experience a shift in their mood and energy levels. For some, this seasonal change can lead to a condition known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that typically occurs during the fall and winter months, leaving individuals feeling […]

Insightful Pathways: Navigating Recovery Together at the Loudoun Recovery Festival 9/16

Reading Time: < 1 minute[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Loudoun Recovery Festival brings together individuals, families, and communities affected by addiction and recovery. On September 16th, during National Recovery Month, the festival celebrates recovery progress made by community members. This event provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to learn more about the addiction and recovery services Insight Into Action Therapy offers. We encourage […]