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Spotting Codependency Patterns in Relationships: Are You Struggling to Balance Your Own Needs with Caring for Others?

Many of us fall into codependency patterns in our close relationships without realizing it. Codependency refers to relying on another person for happiness, self-esteem, and identity. In codependent relationships, we tend to prioritize the needs of others over our own, often in an unhealthy way. We may make excuses for a ...

May 10, 2024

Counseling

The Mental Health Connection: Boundaries as a Tool for Healing and Growth

For this installment in our ongoing collaboration with the Aha! Connection, our Licensed clinical social worker and therapist, Neitcha Thomsen, discusses the importance of setting healthy boundaries for parents and families supporting a loved one with mental health challenges. Neitcha points out that according to NAMI, 5...

April 29, 2024

Mental Health

Introducing a Holistic View of Mental Health: The Healing Power of Nature

At Atlanta Specialized Care, we recognize the profound connection between mental, physical, and emotional well-being. One of the many approaches our team takes is a holistic approach to health and wellness, and we are proud to have Bre Curtain as one of our therapists on our staff. Bre is deeply committed to holistic pri...

April 18, 2024

Mental Health

The Mental Health Connection: Breaking Free from Shame

Atlanta Specialized Care’s very own Meredith Metscher discusses the importance of distinguishing between Shame and Remorse in her most recent blog article on the Mental Health Connection for Aha! Connection! Remorse is a healthy and necessary part of the emotional experience, while shame can be toxic and distort one’s se...

April 3, 2024

Mental Health

Getting Help with Medication Management for Clinical Depression

Clinical Depression, also known as Major Depressive Disorder, is a serious but treatable condition. For many diagnosed with Depression, the use of medications is an essential part of their treatment. Antidepressant medications, when used properly under the care of a doctor or mental health professional, can be very effec...

March 8, 2024

Medication Management

The Mental Health Connection: Is it Tech Use or Abuse?

At Atlanta Specialized Care, our team of therapists is dedicated to providing individualized treatment for clients facing a wide range of mental health challenges. Whether related to depression, mood dysregulation, anxiety, trauma, addiction, eating disorders, Neurodivergent disorders, or other mental health challenges, ...

February 26, 2024

Mental Health

The Mental Health Connection: What to Know About Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorders

At Atlanta Specialized Care, our name encapsulates our mission. We provide specialized care tailored to individuals facing challenges related to mood disorders, anxiety/OCD, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, family dynamics, social and communication difficulties, and executive functioning obstacles. We are committed t...

February 16, 2024

Eating Disorder

Can I See the Same Therapist for Depression and Anxiety Counseling?

Suffering from depression and anxiety can be difficult and distressing. People of all ages deal with depression and or anxiety, but many don’t realize that the two are very closely connected. Research shows that up to 60% of people with depression also experience anxiety, and 50 to 70% of those with anxiety tend to becom...

January 29, 2024

Anxiety Counseling Depression

Depression: A guide to empathy & compassion, rather than blame or judgment.

Depression is one of the most stigmatized mental health conditions. There are many misconceptions and myths about Depression. Many think that it’s just feelings of sadness and something one chooses to stay in a state of. The reality is that many who suffer from the condition are suffering from a severe medical condition ...

January 5, 2024

Depression

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