An Update on the State of Post-Pandemic Mental Health
The pandemic has changed many things about how we live our lives. One of the things that may be for the better is the increase
Celebrate World Mental Health Day with LMV Counseling
October 10, 2022 is World Mental Health Day. As therapists, World Mental Health Day is an awareness event that’s very important to the LMV Counseling
EMDR Therapy in Wilmington, NC
Reviewed by Lauren Vilar, LCSW, LCAS — trauma and addiction therapist with 12+ years of clinical experience Evidence-based treatment for trauma, PTSD, and distressing memories.
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Cognitive processing therapy is another variation on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This form of CBT was developed in the late 1980s, and it was specifically
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MCBT) is another beneficial form of counseling that developed out of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This version of CBT brings mindfulness practices
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most widely used approaches to therapy in the U.S. and internationally. At LMV Counseling, our therapists utilize cognitive
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
First developed in the 1980s by a psychologist and professor at the University of Nevada, Steven C. Hayes, acceptance and commitment therapy is an approach
Let’s Explore the Different Types of Therapy
If you’re considering therapy for the first time, you may have heard friends and loved ones who have been to therapy talking about the different
The Benefits of Being Single
Being single is often viewed as a temporary state that people should get out of as soon as possible. People stay in bad relationships or
Top 5 Reasons Men Seek Therapy
Research indicates that men are significantly less likely than women to schedule therapy sessions. When men do seek therapy, they tend to do so at
Top 5 Reasons Women Seek Therapy
Anyone of any gender can benefit from working with a therapist for a wide range of reasons. In this blog, the LMV Counseling team is
The Benefits of Therapy for Healing Sexual Trauma
For the survivors of sexual abuse, assault, or other sexual trauma, making the decision to begin therapy can be tough. The thought of “reliving” the