Mental Health Archives - Atlanta Specialized Care

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Why Your Atlanta Child’s Therapist Should Communicate with School Counselors

When your child is in therapy, you might wonder whether their Atlanta child’s therapist should communicate with their school counselor. This coordination of care isn’t just helpful, it’s often essential for getting the complete picture of your child’s needs and providing comprehensive support. The...

January 19, 2026

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Mental Health Counseling in Atlanta During A Physical Illness: Why It Matters

When facing a physical illness, you might wonder why anyone would suggest mental health counseling in Atlanta? After all, isn’t the problem with your body, not your mind? The reality is that physical and mental health are deeply interconnected, and addressing both can significantly improve your overall wellbeing an...

January 5, 2026

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Avoiding Common Parenting Mistakes When Supporting Your Adult Child with Mental Health Issues

When your adult child with mental health issues in Atlanta struggles, your natural instinct is to help however you can. However, well-intentioned behaviors can sometimes inadvertently hinder their recovery process. Understanding the difference between support and enabling is crucial for both your child’s wellbeing ...

December 22, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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