The Uses and Limits of a Mental Health Diagnosis
In times of distress or when mental health symptoms appear, many people wonder: “Do I have something?” “Is there a diagnosis for this?” Sometimes the question carries fear. Sometimes relief. Sometimes curiosity. Increasingly in therapy, we’re seeing people arrive already certain of the answer, often after reading an article or watching a video on TikTok. […]
How Therapy is Different from Listening and Giving Advice
One of the most common misconceptions about therapy is that it’s simply paying someone to listen and then tell you what to do. If that were true, therapy wouldn’t require years of graduate education, supervised clinical training, licensing exams, and ongoing continuing education. It would just be a thoughtful conversation with occasional suggestions. Real therapy […]
Pregnancy Anxiety: How Therapy Can Help
Pregnancy is often described as a time of endless joy and happy anticipation. And sometimes it is. But for many women, it’s also something else entirely. Pregnancy brings enormous physical changes, shifting hormones, and a steady stream of “what ifs…” and thoughts that feel impossible to quiet. You might notice your mind racing at night. […]
Dr. Morgan Van Leer
Dr. Van Leer is a post-doctoral therapist providing therapy to adults in person and virtually. She has experience with a variety of presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship dynamics, self-esteem, life transitions, ADHD, OCD, and trauma. She has expertise working with clients from rural backgrounds and those in unhealthy relationships. Dr. Van Leer believes […]
Dr. Lianna McDaniel
Dr. McDaniel is a post-doctoral therapist providing therapy to adults in person and virtually. She has experience with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety and depression, relationship and identity concerns, stress and trauma, life transitions, and chronic health issues. She specializes in working with clients who struggle with shame and self-doubt due to their […]
Dr. Mary Kirschner
Dr. Kirschner is a post-doctoral therapist providing therapy to adults virtually. Her background and areas of expertise include: depression, anxiety, trauma, and health related issues such as ongoing physical issues and solid organ transplant processes. Her approach is collaborative in nature as she promotes overall personal wellness while helping clients work toward their goals. Dr. […]
Alyson Bell
Alyson is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides therapy to adults in-person and virtually. Alyson has experience helping those with depression, anxiety, self esteem, interpersonal issues, LGBTQ+ issues, and other life transitions. She utilizes both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques, as well as distress tolerance, emotional regulation strategies, and […]
Carolyn Simon
Carolyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing therapy to adults in-person and virtually with a focus on anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, self-esteem struggles, disordered eating, life transitions, work-life balance, and relationship difficulties. With an empathetic and compassionate stance, Carolyn utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, to foster […]
Dr. Beverly Ransford
Dr. Ransford is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with experience providing therapy to adults and couples. She has worked with a diversity of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, identity-related concerns, and life transitions. She has specialized training and expertise in the areas of intimate partner violence, multicultural counseling, gender identity, self-worth, and perfectionism. Dr. […]
Dr. Susan Bush
Dr. Susan Bush is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the owner and operator of Birchwood Clinic, providing therapy to adults both in-person and virtually. Her background and areas of expertise include: depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, women’s health issues, self-esteem and self-worth, grief, life transitions, relational concerns, and new parent issues. Dr. Bush also specializes in […]