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What Is the Difference Between Autism and Asperger Syndrome?

By Lisa E. Rogers (MA, LPC, LMFT) | Jun 18, 2021

Mental disorders have been classified and reclassified over the years as science and medicine expand research with more targeted and innovative studies. New ideas as to what qualifies as a mental disorder are regularly arising and being tested for better … Read more

Expat Anxiety and Its Effects

By Lisa E. Rogers (MA, LPC, LMFT) | Jun 14, 2021

You’ve taken the massive step of moving to an entirely new country, and everyone back home is sure you must be living the dream. So why do you feel like something’s wrong? Expats often perceive themselves as independent people who … Read more

Need to Know: Expats and Mental Health

By Lisa E. Rogers (MA, LPC, LMFT) | Jun 7, 2021

Moving to a new country can be a wonderful adventure to undertake. But, unfortunately, it can also be a very stressful one to navigate, and many expats are surprised by just how much it can affect their mental health. Even … Read more

How Is COVID-19 Affecting Adults’ Mental Health?

By Lisa E. Rogers (MA, LPC, LMFT) | Apr 30, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic heads into its second year, variants are spreading quickly, causing a new surge of infections in many countries, and lockdowns have begun again. The devastation of a year under lockdown from COVID-19 has marked an effect … Read more

Understanding Men’s Mental Health Issues

By Lisa E. Rogers (MA, LPC, LMFT) | Apr 10, 2021

While it may not seem like it at first, life has a way of wearing down a person’s mental fortitude. Despite having many different ways of expressing itself, it is essential to know what to look for when addressing men’s … Read more

Group Therapy vs. Individual Therapy: A Look into the Differences

By Lisa E. Rogers (MA, LPC, LMFT) | Apr 8, 2021

When you think of therapy, you often think of one-on-one sessions with a counselor and their client. However, group counseling is just as common as individual counseling sessions.  Individual therapy occurs when one person is in counseling with a therapist, … Read more

How to Help a Family Member who has a Mental Disorder

By Lisa E. Rogers (MA, LPC, LMFT) | Apr 1, 2021

It can be difficult to know what to do next when a loved one is diagnosed with a mental health disorder. There are so many questions and uncertainties. You want to be there to love and support your family member … Read more

Is Covid-19 Giving People PTSD

By Lisa E. Rogers (MA, LPC, LMFT) | Mar 30, 2021

COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on many people’s mental health — putting marriages and social lives under significant pressure. From anxiety about contracting the virus to the implications of losing one’s job or being isolated for extended periods, individuals … Read more

What are the Seemingly Hidden Signs of Depression?

By Lisa E. Rogers (MA, LPC, LMFT) | Mar 12, 2021

Many of us know what depression is and what the apparent signs are. Prolonged sadness, loss of hope, loss of interest in activities are all common symptoms. These symptoms are commonly listed on mental health websites and in antidepressant ads. … Read more