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Mental Health Demystified Book Club
We read to know we are not alone. ~ C.S. Lewis May is Mental Health Month!! Book Clubs were invented in 1600’s by women aboard a ship on...

Alyssa “Moist” Johnson CEO
Jun 8, 20214 min read
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What is Borderline Personality Disorder? (BPD)
One of the most difficult disorders for people to understand (and break that cycle of hurt) is Borderline Personality Disorder. Borderline P

Michela "McDeath" Dalsing MS, LMHC, NCC, LCPC
May 18, 20218 min read
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Depressed and Unmotivated?
Depression can be a bitch. She can convince you to stay in bed and do nothing, and tell you lies like “You’re worthless, why even try?”

Alyssa “Moist” Johnson CEO
May 5, 20217 min read
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Do Weighted Blankets Work?
Is a weighted blanket right for you? What are other options? How do they work? How do you pick one? ~Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Michela "McDeath" Dalsing MS, LMHC, NCC, LCPC
Apr 20, 20213 min read
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How Do You Calm a Panic Attack?
LMHC suggested coping skills. I don’t know about you, but I personally can’t get my zen on in the middle of feeling like I’m dying.

Alyssa “Moist” Johnson CEO
Apr 9, 20218 min read
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The Stone Boys - Book Review
Official Villain Esteem Book Review for The Stone Boys by Michael Gurian.

Alyssa “Moist” Johnson CEO
Feb 9, 20215 min read
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Pandemic Reading/Book List
What do Therapists think you should read if you're trying to change?

Alyssa “Moist” Johnson CEO
Jan 23, 20215 min read
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Dear McDeath: Why Do Counselors Assign Homework? - Podcast Transcription
Today's podcast episode is about why do counselors assign homework?

Michela "McDeath" Dalsing MS, LMHC, NCC, LCPC
Jan 11, 202124 min read
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Antidepressant Side Effect Experience of a Licensed Mental Health Counselor
I recently wrote a blog post on my decision to take antidepressants. What I didn’t put in that post was some of the negative outcomes.

Michela "McDeath" Dalsing MS, LMHC, NCC, LCPC
Jan 4, 202113 min read
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Why is Gratitude Harder During the Pandemic?
How can you make Thanksgiving count when you can’t even be near people?

Alyssa “Moist” Johnson CEO
Nov 21, 20206 min read
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Veteran's Day & Mental Health
Can we please take a second to talk about how Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day are NOT synonymous?

Alyssa “Moist” Johnson CEO
Nov 10, 202011 min read
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Should I do The Whole Medication Thing?
Have you taken the Depression Quiz yet?
Have you considered taking meds for depression or anxiety but just can't decide if it's for you?

Michela "McDeath" Dalsing MS, LMHC, NCC, LCPC
Nov 2, 20208 min read
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I Wish I Could Just be OK Again
One of the worst feelings to experience is being so close to being steadily okay, and then just having that feeling ripped away from you.

Michela "McDeath" Dalsing MS, LMHC, NCC, LCPC
Oct 8, 202011 min read
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Grounding Technique: "It's Showtime!"
a grounding technique can be just about anything that makes you focus on the current moment. It doesn’t have to be traditional.

Michela "McDeath" Dalsing MS, LMHC, NCC, LCPC
Sep 16, 20205 min read
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Panic Attack or Anxiety Attack?
You’ve heard of anxiety attacks. You’ve heard of panic attacks. Have you heard of the difference?

Alyssa “Moist” Johnson CEO
Sep 13, 20206 min read
262 views


4 Levels of Depression
Have you ever searched "Am I depressed?" Look no further, here is a relatable breakdown to depression with a Quiz!

Alyssa “Moist” Johnson CEO
Sep 10, 20204 min read
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I Hate Gym Class
What are the mental health benefits of exercising? Is it even worth the effort?

Michela "McDeath" Dalsing MS, LMHC, NCC, LCPC
Sep 9, 20206 min read
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Mama Said You Gotta Shop Around
Have you wondered how to find a good counselor? For some odd reason, it’s a really weird concept for people to shop around for therapists.

Michela "McDeath" Dalsing MS, LMHC, NCC, LCPC
Aug 31, 20204 min read
214 views


The Worry Tree - Villain Esteem Style
The traditional counseling "Worry Tree" redone with a Villain Esteem flair. (dark)

Alyssa “Moist” Johnson CEO
Aug 27, 20201 min read
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Sorry I Didn't Text You Back, I have Anxiety
Anxiety is an invisible monster most people don’t understand. Some people don’t even believe in it. I view it like Bigfoot or Slenderman.

Alyssa “Moist” Johnson CEO
Aug 24, 20209 min read
487 views