Mary Allen
LCSW, 31 years' experience
Concussions are often portrayed in movies or films as intense bumps on the head, followed by an immediate rush to the hospital. Although this certainly makes for a compelling...
People who suffer from anxiety disorders often have a hard time getting to sleep at night. It isn’t unusual for someone with anxiety to also have insomnia, making it tough to...
Having panic attacks will turn your life upside down in a number of different ways. When you have been diagnosed with a panic disorder, it can be quite tough to get through...
Treating symptoms of anxiety may include using techniques through cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). The idea of using therapy to manage anxiety symptoms may seem...
Gender identity and sexual identity have had a long and varied history. In mental health, both have been alternately recognized as disorders in need of treatment and neurodiversity...
Part 2 of our deep dive into Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) covers the how DBT is used across a range of disorders and its effectiveness, challenges, and limitations
Part 1 of our deep dive into Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) covers the background into the development of DBT, key concepts, and how it works in practice
Exercise boosts mental well-being by releasing endorphins and serotonin, reducing stress, combating depression, and enhancing cognitive function.
Grief involves stages like denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, each uniquely experienced and not necessarily in order.
Borderline Personality Disorder is not typically considered a simple dinner table discussion fare, and many of its causes and symptoms can easily be misunderstood or...
It’s human nature to not only enjoy but seek emotional and physical connections with others -- often daily. Part of what makes us human is our ability to feel for others...
Essentially, we can define agoraphobia as an anxiety disorder. Patients report feeling trapped, optionless, and embarrassed or humiliated upon the prospect of facing a triggering...
4.8 stars · Offers Telehealth visits · Female · Licensed in California, North Dakota, and 2 more · Accepts Insurance · FSA/HSA Eligible · Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
4.7 stars · Offers Telehealth visits · Male · Speaks English and Spanish · Licensed in California · FSA/HSA Eligible · Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
4.7 stars · Offers Telehealth visits · Female · Licensed in California · FSA/HSA Eligible · Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
4.8 stars · Offers Telehealth visits · Male · Licensed in California · FSA/HSA Eligible · Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
4.8 stars · Offers Telehealth visits · Female · Licensed in Michigan, Colorado, and 2 more · Accepts Insurance · FSA/HSA Eligible · Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
4.8 stars · Offers Telehealth visits · Female · Speaks English and French · Licensed in Ohio, Missouri, and 2 more · FSA/HSA Eligible · Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
4.7 stars · Offers Telehealth visits · Female · Licensed in Nevada and California · Accepts Insurance · FSA/HSA Eligible · Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
4.7 stars · Offers Telehealth visits · Female · Licensed in California · FSA/HSA Eligible · Provides online counseling through BetterHelp