Black Pioneers in Mental Health

By: Shelly-Anne Johnson, LCSW The Pioneer This Black History Month, we celebrate Dr. Hope Landrine. She was an expert in health psychology and public health. Her research was among the first to present scientific data that explained that stereotypes of women, people...

Helping Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick

By: Shelly-Anne Johnson, LCSW Each year as the clock strikes midnight on December 31st we decide once and for all that we are going to exercise more, eat better, stop drinking, visit family, go back to school, be a better friend, spouse, boss, employee, etc. We make...

Juggling Holiday Stress and Mental Health

By: Shelly-Anne Johnson, LCSW “…Tis the season to be jolly, Fa La La La La La La La La” it’s the holidays right? During this time of year many of us gather with family and friends to enjoy each other’s company, have fun, and eat delicious meals together. We say...

Understanding Domestic Violence

Knowing the warning signs of an abuser and of one being abused could mean the difference between life and death. Understanding and being able to recognize the warning signs of domestic violence can empower you as an advocate and can serve as a red flag for someone...

Professional Spotlight: Kirsten Moore

Meet Kirsten Moore, Psy.D. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, who has specialized training providing assessment testing and psychotherapy. She is intensively-trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which she provides to children, adults, and families. Dr....