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Mint Condition to Childhood Trauma
We all start out in mint condition, and some of us may have manufacturing defects, but childhood trauma is a game changer.

Michela "McDeath" Dalsing MS, LMHC, NCC, LCPC
Jul 1, 20234 min read
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How New Years Resolutions Affect Mental Health
December and January are all about goals and resolutions, but I honestly don’t believe in all that shit. I don’t understand why people...

Alyssa “Moist” Johnson CEO
Dec 29, 202210 min read
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How to Deal with Holiday Despair
The time that’s supposed to be joyous and full of family time, makes you want to cover your ears until MLK day.

Iris Findley (Featured Writer)
Nov 8, 20225 min read
298 views


Book Resource List
This list is recommended by a Licensed Therapist, and is designed to be an every growing and changing suggestion. If you have books that hav

Alyssa “Moist” Johnson CEO
Oct 1, 202223 min read
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How to Know When You Need Counseling
How do people really know when they need counseling?

Michela "McDeath" Dalsing MS, LMHC, NCC, LCPC
May 14, 20222 min read
335 views


Dear McDeath: How to Stop Being an Asshole
00:30 Hello, welcome to today's Blogcast. This one I think is hopefully going to be a fan favorite. I think it's going to be one of my...

Michela "McDeath" Dalsing MS, LMHC, NCC, LCPC
Jan 13, 202217 min read
254 views


Reading/Book List for Depression
This reading list is recommended by a Licensed counselor and is designed to be an ever-growing and changing suggestion.

Michela "McDeath" Dalsing MS, LMHC, NCC, LCPC
Aug 20, 20219 min read
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Reading/Book List for Coping Skills
This reading list is recommended by a Licensed counselor and is designed to be an ever-growing and changing suggestion. If you have books...

Michela "McDeath" Dalsing MS, LMHC, NCC, LCPC
Jul 31, 20217 min read
224 views


Can cooking be a coping skill?
***Trigger Warning*** *For those with a healthy relationship with food. If you struggle with eating disorders please consult your...

Michela "McDeath" Dalsing MS, LMHC, NCC, LCPC
Jul 27, 20218 min read
227 views


The Nitty Gritty of Self-Maintenance
Self-care day is July 24th. Now, I’m not here to talk about the self-care you’ve been fed by marketing ploys of beauty companies.

Alyssa “Moist” Johnson CEO
Jun 29, 202115 min read
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Are U Ok? - Book Review
Katie Morton answers a lot of questions around seeing a counselor in her book Are U Ok?

Michela "McDeath" Dalsing MS, LMHC, NCC, LCPC
Jun 15, 20213 min read
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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
265 views


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
359 views


Bloom - Book Review
Bloom is a children’s book about a seedling learning to accept the changes of life over time.

Michela "McDeath" Dalsing MS, LMHC, NCC, LCPC
Apr 1, 20212 min read
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What It's Like to Have Cancer in a Global Pandemic
Zoos are sad places. After visiting a large zoo in San Antonio, Tx I vowed never to go back. I would never support treating animals so...

Alyssa “Moist” Johnson CEO
Mar 25, 202112 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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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
201 views


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
211 views


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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