Tershundrea Branch, PhD, LPC, CSC, NCC
How Do I Ask My Counselor to Incorporate Faith?
Seeking counseling is a courageous step toward healing, growth, and emotional well-being. For many people, faith is also a central part of identity, values, and decision-making. If your faith is important to you, it’s completely reasonable to want them included in your counseling journey. Yet many individuals feel unsure about how to bring up faith […]
8 Tips to Manage Your Anger When Working With a Teen
Time with teenagers can be deeply rewarding! As a former middle school counselor, I relished the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Adolescence is a powerful stage of growth, and working with teens allows us to be part of a critical time in their lives as they discover who they truly are. And let’s be […]
5 Tips on How to Finish the Year Strong
As the end of the fiscal year approaches, many adults and students alike begin to feel the pressure of final projects, deadlines, and the nagging attempt to reflect on the year’s progress. It’s common to experience stress, fatigue, or self-doubt during this time, but it’s also an opportunity to refocus, build resilience, and finish strong. […]
The Mental Health Benefits of a Consistent Routine
Back to Life, Back to Reality As summer winds down, many of us find ourselves returning to the familiar rhythm of everyday life. The traffic, crowded stores, and long lines have all made their comeback now that most people are back from vacations and settled into their regular schedules. While this shift can take some […]
When Your Child’s Needs Go Beyond School Counseling
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2023), there has been a troubling increase in adolescent mental health disorders, suicidality, and distressing emotional and behavioral patterns. This issue that has now been declared a national crisis. Schools can serve as a critical first point of contact for recognizing these mental health concerns. While […]
Hypervigilance vs. Stress: Understanding the Difference
In today’s fast-paced world, stress is an expected result of daily living that is a normal encounter. Stress is especially heightened during times of uncertainty, unfamiliarity, and business. Whether it’s any form of loss (job, death in the family or even the loss of a friendship), looming deadlines, a tough conversation, or a full schedule, […]
Tis The Season For Seasonal Depression: 5 Helpful Tips
During specific times of the year (often in winter and fall months) do you have unusual feelings of low energy and fatigue? Do you have a depressed mood that lasts for most of the day? Do you experience loss of interest or pleasure in activities you once enjoyed, changes in sleeping patterns, or feelings of […]
The Truth About Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome is a phenomenon where one doubts their skills, talents, and accomplishments. This is usually accompanied by an intense fear of being exposed as fraudulent. Imposter Syndrome is described as an internalized fear of a lack of competence where you may not feel deserving of your success or capable of meeting the requirements of […]
Benefits of Interdisciplinary Teams for Youth
School Counselors and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) can make a great team! In the clinical world, we call this concept an interdisciplinary team. Interdisciplinary team work is a process in which different types of staff work together to share expertise, knowledge, and skills to impact on client care. Research shows that clients working with an […]
How to Choose a Culturally Sensitive Counselor
The United States is often referred to as a “melting pot” but what does that mean and how do you choose a culturally sensitive counselor? The term “melting pot” in the context of the United States refers to its diverse population, encompassing various people, languages, styles, and cultures. To select a culturally sensitive therapist in […]