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Lindsey Miller has a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and is an LPC candidate. She is also the owner and CEO of Content Journey. Lindsey is passionate about making a difference in the world and helping others find success.

Lindsey Miller

Lindsey Miller has a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and is an LPC candidate. She is also the owner and CEO of Content Journey. Lindsey is passionate about making a difference in the world and helping others find success.
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How to Become a Psychiatrist

Starting Your Mental Health Practice

If you’re reading this post, you’re probably curious about psychiatry. Maybe you’re even considering becoming a psychiatrist. This journey is long and challenging, requiring years of studying and lifelong, continued professional development. It’s also worthwhile because you can help people with mental health disorders with the highest level of expertise.…
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How to Cope When a Loved One is in Palliative Care

Transitions and Change

Every year, an estimated 56.8 million people need palliative care. This number includes 25.7 million people in the last year of their life. It can be difficult to see someone you love at the end of their life, and it may even result in you starting your grieving process while…
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Recovering and Healing from Religious Trauma

Conditions and Illnesses

A religious community is meant to be a safe environment full of people who share the same beliefs and love one another according to those beliefs. But for some people, their religious community and house of worship are anything but safe. Some people experience abuse and emotional damage in the…
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The Importance of HIPAA Compliant Telehealth

Managing Your Mental Health Practice

When it comes to providing mental health services online, what safeguards do therapists and counselors need to implement when offering HIPAA compliant telehealth? This post will outline some crucial things you need to know to grow your practice and maintain a healthy client base with safety and integrity for everyone…
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Pros and Cons of Owning a Counseling Business

Starting Your Mental Health Practice

Your education and training taught you what you need to know to be a successful counselor. Now you face whether to work for someone else or start a private practice. A counselor should weigh the pros and cons of owning a counseling business when making this decision. It’s not a…
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Accreditation and Licensing for Therapists and Counselors

Therapy Tools

In addition to obtaining a degree from a university or college, a therapist must also complete the necessary requirements to obtain professional licensing in the state where they plan to practice. We've listed some basic information on the various licenses and certifications, as well state board of examiners. Accreditations, Certifications,…
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What Is Addiction?

Addiction and Recovery

If you or a loved one struggle with addiction, you are not alone. Around 21 million people in the United States are believed to suffer from alcohol or substance addictions, and gambling addiction alone impacts at least 2 million people. But what is addiction, and why does it happen? Addiction…

How to Know When It’s Time for a Divorce

Relationships and Family

All relationships go through rough patches. But when considering a permanent separation, how do you know when to call it quits? How do you know when it’s the time for divorce versus staying in the relationship and trying to make things work? This post will discuss some common reasons people…

What Causes Addiction?

Addiction and Recovery

Perspective and research on what causes addiction changes over time, from the belief that addiction is an incurable genetic disorder to understanding that substance use targets the brain's reward system. The causes of addiction can include risk factors, past trauma, genetics, environment, and exposure. 1. Risk Factors Multiple factors contribute…

Adjusting and Coping in a World of Constant Change

Transitions and Change

You’ve probably heard the adage: the only thing that’s certain in life is that change will happen. But how do you go about adjusting to change in a constantly changing world, with rapid technological shifts, people coming and going from your life, and even weather sometimes changing from minute to…

Why is Changing Careers So Hard?

Careers and Work

You may be familiar with this experience. You’re uninspired at your current job, coming to work every day is difficult, and you’re itching for something new. You’re unhappy with your circumstances, but the thought of changing careers makes your palms sweat and your heart race. Why is it so hard…

Finding Inclusive Therapists

Therapy Tools

You decided to pursue therapy and you’re interested in finding an inclusive therapist who can understand you and your specific lifestyle. But how and where do you start the search for a therapist that matches your unique needs? In today's post, we'll explain what an inclusive therapist is, why you…

Managing Betrayal Trauma Triggers

Relationships and Family

You never know when your betrayal trauma triggers could turn a happy afternoon into an emotional rollercoaster. Partners of people with sexual addictions often experience betrayal or infidelity trauma.  Trauma is an emotional response to an event or series of events. Near-death experiences, natural disasters, abuse, or violent crimes are…

Exploring the Different Types of Therapy

Therapy Tools

Deciding to go to therapy is a big step toward improving your mental health and quality of life. But once you choose to seek counseling, you have to decide between all the different types of therapy available.  From riding a horse and completing a ropes course to dance and painting,…

How to Deal with Compassion Fatigue

Managing Your Mental Health Practice

Sometimes helping others hurts. You’re a counselor because you want to help people. But helping them heal means you think about their problems often and try not to internalize them. Learning how to deal with compassion fatigue allows you to avoid letting your clients’ mental health issues overwhelm your emotional…