Atlanta Specialized Care Blog

Procrastination & Emotional Regulation

In the ongoing collaboration with Atlanta Specialized Care and the AHA! Mental Health Connection, Neitcha Thomsen, MSW, LCSW, discusses procrastination. Most would tend to think that procrastination means laziness. However, procrastination does not always equate to “laziness” and might, in fact, have an explanation. Indi...
January 20, 2025

ADHD Anxiety Executive Function

Parenting a Child with Anxiety

Parenting is a beautiful and joyous endeavor; however, it is not without its struggles. Every child is different, and their needs differ. In her article, experienced professional counselor Theresa Westfall touches on the subject of parenting a child with anxiety and how it can feel overwhelming. Theresa gives insightful ...
November 15, 2024

Anxiety Family Counseling

Understanding Test-Taking Anxiety

It’s the moment you’ve been preparing for. You’ve studied for hours; you know the information inside and out. The time has come. The exam is handed to you. Immediately, your mind goes blank, your palms get sweaty, and you start to panic due to the anxiety that starts to creep in. Thoughts of being a […]
October 16, 2024

Anxiety Counseling Teen Mental Health

Anxiety in Children – Advice for Helping Worried Kids Find Calm

In our ongoing collaboration with the Aha Connection, licensed counselor Jessica Fosse with Atlanta Specialized Care shares some advice for helping worried kids find calm. Anxiety in children can be overwhelming for both caregivers and the child when it hits, but Fosse offers helpful and practical solutions for when anxi...
August 21, 2024

Counseling

Navigating Mental Health Care in Financial Hardship: A Guide

Maintaining mental health is critical, yet financial constraints often deter individuals from seeking necessary care. In her most recent article for The Aha! Tatiana Matthews, MS, LPC, CRC of Atlanta Specialized Care, addresses this pressing issue. She highlights the distinction between the urgency of physical and mental...
July 26, 2024

Mental Health

Weathering Emotional Storms: Medication and Therapy

Our Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Katie Butler, loves the phrase, “Storms don’t last forever.” Though life brings challenges, the clouds will pass. In the most recent article in our ongoing collaboration with the Aha! Connection, Katie shares her experience helping clients weather emotional storms through trea...
July 16, 2024

Medication Management

The Path to Adulthood is filled with Challenges & Opportunities

The transition from High School to College, or College and Adulthood, can be exciting yet anxiety-provoking for young adults. In our ongoing collaboration with the Aha! Connection, the most recent article posted discusses this topic. ASC’s Licensed Therapist, Neitcha Thomsen, writes an insightful blog on the skills and r...
May 17, 2024

Counseling