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Melissa Ridge, LLPC Clinician Interview

My passion is to help you … Heal from trauma  Work through anxiety & depression Navigate relationship issues …so you can go from struggling to thriving! 1. What is your counseling specialty? I would say working with clients who need ...
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Movement as Medicine – How Increasing Activity Decreases Depression

From managing weight to decreased risk for chronic health concerns, most people have heard that movement is medicine that keeps them healthy. What many people don’t know is that movement is also proven to be beneficial for people who are ...
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Making Self-Care a Priority

Making Self-Care Part of Your Life not a Break from It Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, people on my socials seemed to be talking non-stop about self-care. They were showing off their moisturizing face masks, sharing videos while they were learning ...
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Common Anxiety Issues in College Students

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns facing college students today. While experiencing some anxiety during the numerous transitions involved in going away to college is undoubtedly normal, many college students in the United States report feeling overwhelming ...
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6 Steps to Beating Depression

Many people struggling with depression feel stuck, unsure of what to do or how to move forward. Counseling, medication, and mental health programs are not always available or affordable, and taking big steps can feel even more difficult for someone with depression. Lansing ...
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Strategies for dealing with social anxiety

What Is Social Anxiety? It’s normal to feel nervous in certain social or performance situations, like how going on a first date or giving a presentation may cause butterflies in your stomach. It’s also normal to at least sometimes worry ...
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