Kelly LaPorte LCPC, NCC, CADC

To Diagnose or Not to Diagnose?

Therapists and psychologists have their own beliefs about the concept of diagnosing. I would like...

Burnout: A State of Mind

I hear many times in my profession of something called, “Burnout.” Many describe it as a time when...

Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health

What really lies behind the posts, re-tweets, and “likes”

A book review: “Will I Ever be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers” by Karyl McBride, Ph.D.

I am reading the book “Will I Ever be Good Enough- Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers,”...

Understanding Anger – It’s Okay for Your Child to be Mad at You.

I am imagining the scenario of being angry at my boss. In this hypothetical situation, I had this...

New Year, New You: Mental Preparation for Keeping Resolutions

Every year presents itself with a new opportunity to quit a bad habit, lose some extra weight, or...

Afterthoughts about Aftercare

Treatment for substance abuse and dependence and addictive behaviors can be very extensive, as it...