Mental Health Archives - Atlanta Specialized Care

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Should Parents Be Involved In Their Child & Teen’s Therapy?

Discover why involving parents in Child & Teen Therapy in Atlanta is crucial for success. Learn how parental participation supports treatment and reinforces progress at home. When child & teen therapy in Atlanta begins, you might wonder about your role in their treatment process. Is involving parents a good idea,...

December 8, 2025

Counseling Family Counseling Mental Disorders Mental Health

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Can you use ERP for OCD?

If you’re struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD, you’ve likely heard about Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. Using ERP to treat OCD in Atlanta is considered the gold standard approach, offering a well-researched treatment method that provides hope and healing for those trapped in cy...

November 24, 2025

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Child Meltdown Help: The C.A.L.M. Technique in Atlanta & Alpharetta

Child meltdowns can be overwhelming for both parents and children. The C.A.L.M. Technique in Atlanta offers a simple, structured approach to help support your child during these challenging moments while promoting emotional regulation. At Atlanta Specialized Care, our therapists teach this method to parents across Alphar...

November 10, 2025

Family Counseling Mental Health Teen Mental Health

Do I Have to Take Antidepressants for Life?

Atlanta Specialized Care Answers: Do You Need Antidepressants for Life? You were just prescribed an antidepressant for the very first time. Now you might find yourself wondering, are antidepressants for life? At Atlanta Specialized Care, our providers hear this question often from clients across metro Atlanta, and the an...

October 27, 2025

Medication Management Mental Disorders Mental Health

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

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

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

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