Julia Knach’s Post

Are you beginning therapy after receiving a VA or healthcare provider referral? This video guides you through what to expect when referred to your first therapy session at Smart Counseling and Mental Health Center. We'll cover every step: 1. Getting a Referral: Understand the referral process, including the essential details about your health history and the reasons for therapy. 2. Contacting the Clinic: Learn how to make your first appointment with us and whether you should call or wait to be contacted. 3. Creating Your Patient Profile: Find out how to set up your patient profile and the instructions we'll provide. 4. Filling Out Intake Forms: We'll show you where to access and how to complete the intake forms needed before your initial session. 5. First Assessment: Discover what happens during your first meeting with a therapist and its significance in starting your therapy journey. 6. Personalized Treatment Plan: Get insights into how we tailor a treatment plan based on your specific mental health needs and goals. 7. Starting Therapy: See what your ongoing therapy sessions will involve and how we adjust your treatment plan as your needs evolve. 8. Keeping in Touch with the VA: Understand the importance of coordinating with the VA during therapy to ensure comprehensive care. Join us at Smart Counseling and Mental Health Center as we demystify the therapy initiation process designed to support your mental health journey. Subscribe for more helpful content like this, and remember to like and comment with any questions or experiences you want to share! #SmartCounseling #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness https://lnkd.in/gtpJ87Ma

If you’ve struggled with traditional forms of therapy or have felt like therapy is a waste of time, Ketamine-assisted therapy might be great alternative for you. Ketamine-assisted therapy is legal in Georgia and Florida, which are two states that I practice in! I’ve gone through extensive training through Journey Clinical to help people access this powerful therapy. Learn more with my video below. https://lnkd.in/g3knngfa

Understanding the therapeutic alliance can be difficult, especially for younger clients. I wrote this piece for those still wrapping their heads around the therapist/client relationship. I would love to know your thoughts! #therapy #counseling #therapeuticalliance

Live Life Well: Exploring the pros and cons of group therapy A shortage of professionals can lead to long waits for an individual appointment. https://lnkd.in/gxCh8X5V

"This is where the systems have created a toxic reality. A bright, well-intended, well-trained, and otherwise effective clinician working in a school realizes that the only way Billy is going to get extra help is if he gets a certain label, even though that label doesn’t mean crap. The same thing happens with clinicians doing clinical work they can’t get paid for unless they affix a certain label to a client. It’s created an unhealthy alliance between the economic model and practice." Read the feature here: https://bit.ly/3HTcPre

Why diagnoses can be so toxic.

Learn about the increasing trend of online counseling for men in our latest blog post. Discover how technology is changing the landscape of mental health services. #OnlineCounseling #MentalHealthAwareness #OnlineCounselingForMen #Illinois #OnlineTherapy https://lnkd.in/g7QXva_6

#FYIFriday Stemming from research led by #ACGME Vice President, Well-Being Dr. Stuart Slavin and recently published in the Journal of Graduate Medical Education, the #ACGME is proud to share a new resource designed to support residents and fellows during key transition periods during the #MedEd continuum. The free “Mental Health and Well-Being During Transitions” resource is available now in Learn at ACGME: https://lnkd.in/gEsmsjNY #PhysicianWellBeing #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Our latest blog delves into the core principles of trauma-informed therapy. Trauma-informed care is a fundamental shift in how therapists understand our client's lived experiences. Read our blog post to learn how trauma-informed approaches prioritize safety, trust, cultural sensitivity, and empowerment. https://lnkd.in/gbwzypqZ

Our latest blog delves into the core principles of trauma-informed therapy. Trauma-informed care is a fundamental shift in how therapists understand our client's lived experiences. Read our blog post to learn how trauma-informed approaches prioritize safety, trust, cultural sensitivity, and empowerment. https://lnkd.in/gbwzypqZ