by Dr. Nathan Brandon | Apr 29, 2022 | Featured, Substance Use
It can be difficult to identify whether drinking or drug use has become an addiction because it often starts slowly and escalates over time. You may not even be aware that you have a problem until it has progressed significantly. It’s important to be able to...
by Dr. Nathan Brandon | Apr 29, 2022 | Featured, LGBTQ+ Counseling
People within the LGBTQ+ community share many things in common outside of sexuality and identity. Many seek therapy for things like self-esteem concerns, anxiety, relationship issues, and more. Whatever the reason someone from the community might seek therapy, it’s...
by Dr. Nathan Brandon | Apr 29, 2022 | LGBTQ+ Counseling
There is no one way that all gay individuals experience their journey to self-acceptance and identification. However, researchers have identified six general stages that are often experienced by those who come out as gay. In this blog post, I will explore each of...
by Dr. Nathan Brandon | Apr 27, 2022 | Substance Use
Substance use treatment is a very personal decision and different strategies work for different people. The two most common paths you can take when it comes to substance use treatment are harm reduction and abstinence. Harm reduction is for those who want to reduce...
by Dr. Nathan Brandon | Apr 22, 2022 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Anxiety can be debilitating and interfere significantly with our ability to live life the way we want, impacting work or school performance, relationships, and more. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been shown in studies to help reduce anxiety symptoms by...