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When depression, anxiety, trauma, or substance use becomes difficult to manage, even after trying different forms of treatment, it can be discouraging to know where to turn next. If you have been searching for relief, I want you to know that there may be additional approaches worth exploring. Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is an emerging approach […]

By Nancy Belknap, Clinical Counselor Beginning therapy can bring up many questions, and one of the most common is: What kind of therapy is right for me? There is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. Each person brings their own story, needs, and goals into therapy, and treatment is most effective when it is thoughtfully tailored […]

Alcohol is woven into social rituals, celebrations, and even moments of stress relief. A glass of wine at dinner, drinks with friends, a way to unwind after a long day. Because it is so culturally normalized, it can be surprising and unsettling to hear that recent medical findings are shifting how we understand alcohol’s impact […]

By Nancy Belknap, Clinical Counselor If you find yourself struggling during the holidays, you are not alone. In my therapy practice, this season often brings up tender conversations about grief, loneliness, overwhelm, or simply feeling “out of sync” with the expectations around us. The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of celebration, warmth, […]

By Nancy Belknap, Clinical Counselor In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become part of daily life for so many of us. While some stress is natural, too much can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected from ourselves. One approach that has brought relief and healing to many is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): A structured […]

Change can feel unsettling, even when chosen. Whether it’s a new career path, retirement, the end of a relationship, or an unexpected life shift, transitions often stir up a range of emotions, such as excitement, fear, grief, and uncertainty. As a therapist, I often sit with clients who are navigating these sensitive turning points. This […]

When we think about addiction, it’s easy to focus on the visible behavior – the substances, the relapses, the struggle to stop. But beneath that surface is often something deeper, quieter, and sometimes harder to name: pain that has gone unseen and unresolved. Often, that pain is rooted in trauma. In my work as a […]

If you’ve experienced a relapse, or are afraid one might happen, you are not alone. Relapse is often part of the healing journey, not the end of it. Whether you’re navigating recovery from substance abuse disorder, disordered eating, or any other behavioral pattern you’re working to change, the path is rarely linear. There are ups, […]

If you or someone you love is struggling with fentanyl use, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. As a mental health specialist, I meet people who are doing their best to cope, survive, and find relief from pain—whether that pain is physical, emotional, or something deeper that doesn’t always have words.  What Is Fentanyl? Fentanyl […]