Clinically reviewed by Joey Lusvardi, PA-C Receiving a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be both relieving and overwhelming. It's a moment of …
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Exploring Art Therapy: Techniques, Benefits, and Real-Life Application
In this episode of the Therapist Thrival Guide podcast, Miranda Barker, LICSW dives into the world of art therapy with two expert guests, Chelsea Wire, a licensed professional …
Understanding EMDR Therapy: Basics, Process, and Benefits
In this episode, Miranda Barker, LICSW is joined by Amber Silva, LLMS and Gina Young, LICSW as they dive into the fascinating world of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing …
Medication Management for Mental Health Treatment
Not everyone needs medication to improve their mental health. However, for people who have severe impairment from their mental health symptoms and want to restore balance in their …
What to know about ADHD: Medications + Strategies from Clinicians and Prescribers
In this podcast episode, Miranda Barker, LICSW is interviewing therapists Davin Cobb, LAMFT, Christina Gonzalez, LCSW, and Physician Assistant Joey Lusvardi, PA-C to …
What to Expect from Your First Therapy Session
As someone who explored therapy as a client before I became a therapist, my assumptions of what my personal therapy would look like did NOT align with my actual experience. Now …
What To Expect When Your Kid Starts Therapy
I have worked with children as a therapist for years and I am consistently impressed by the parents I have worked with. The amount of love, adoration, and respect they have for …
Radical Acceptance: What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
Fully accepting ourselves as we are right now AND fully committing to changing ourselves for the better: that is the essence of DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy). A “dialectic” is …
TMS: Life-Altering Therapy for Treatment Resistant Depression
Have you been down, sad, or depressed and feel like you’ve tried every therapy and medication under the sun? It’s been months—maybe even years—and nothing has worked. Don’t give …
Utilizing Virtual Reality Therapy for Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
In recent years, technology has made significant strides in the field of mental health, offering innovative solutions to age-old problems. One of the most promising advancements is …
Dealing With Holiday Stress? 5 Tips to Wind Down and Enjoy the Season
'Tis the season to be jolly, fa-la-la-la-la... and perpetually stressed out about finding the perfect gift, hosting the ultimate family feast, and turning your home into a …
Unraveling Enmeshment: Understanding Healthy Boundaries in Family Relationships
Remember that last family gathering? Or are you secretly trying to forget it? If the latter is true, we get you. Our families have the power to make us laugh, cry, and then some. …
