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Understanding Intrusive Thoughts (OCD and Anxiety Help That Actually Works)
Intrusive thoughts can be surprising, confusing, and seem like they can come out of nowhere. They can feel overwhelming and even frightening, and are pretty much always UNWANTED. If you’ve ever thought: You’re not alone, and you’re not broken. Everyone gets intrusive thoughts, but for people with anxiety or OCD the brain takes them to…
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Insurance and Therapy
Hi! I’m Laurel, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Utah. I work with adults with anxiety, OCD, and codependency. Insurance is such a confusing world. Things are constantly changing, there is so much jargon, and it’s just generally hard to know what’s what. In this post I hope to clarify some of the details of…
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Therapist vs psychologist vs psychiatrist?? Who’s who in mental health
The mental health system is overwhelming and confusing in a LOT of ways. It can be really hard to understand what kinds of professionals do what, and who you should go to for what kinds of help. Hopefully in this post I can provide a little clarity on this subject. Without further ado… Therapy “Therapist”…
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Supporting A Loved One with Mental Health Issues
Sometimes you’re not the one with the anxiety or depression. Sometimes it’s someone you love. This can be just as painful as having the problem yourself – sometimes maybe more. It can be extremely overwhelming when a loved one is struggling with their mental health. You might be at a loss for where to even…