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I've always enjoyed writing and I love to write about mental health, wellness and personal growth. My articles also reflect my approaches to treatment, therapy and healing. My content is a good reflection of how I practice and how I work.
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Yes, Anxiety Can be Cured
Subtitle Anxiety has become a major mental health issue plaguing nearly everyone these days. It's not a coincidence, by the way, there are specific reasons for this. There's a lot of bad and incorrect information out there about anxiety and it's my goal to clear a lot of it up. I'm offering correct information about anxiety, which I understand might be a bold claim. Almost nobody seems to really understand anxiety. The mental health industry doesn't even talk about what anxie

Scott M Carter, CMHC
Jan 167 min read


How to Build Your Child's Self-Esteem
And things that undermine it Self-esteem is one of those things that we talk about but not everyone has a solid grasp on but after years of placing some personal and professional focus on it, I have come to learn the value of it. There doesn't seem to be a lot of therapists these days talking about self-esteem when you would think that this would be a primary area of focus. Unfortunately, I've found that therapists have moved away from some of the most basic and fundamental v

Scott M Carter, CMHC
Jan 614 min read


"I Just Want to Stay Home"
Kids aren't leaving the house and living their lives. Parents need to intervene. Here are some basic guidelines for concerned parents.

Scott M Carter, CMHC
Dec 10, 202510 min read


It's Imperative to Have a Good Relationship With Your Kids
Your relationship with your kids is your greatest asset. Here's how to make it strong.

Scott M Carter, CMHC
Aug 26, 202510 min read


9 Benefits of Shadow Work
And three crucial attitudes There's a lot of buzz around shadow work these days. Most people who are seeking more information about it...

Scott M Carter, CMHC
Aug 12, 20258 min read


Internal Family Systems Therapy Might Offer Better Solutions for Borderline Personality Disorder
This therapy modality may help us get to the core of this complex mental illness Borderline Personality Disorder or BPD has been...

Scott Carter
Feb 19, 202412 min read


Navigating the Confusing World of Ketamine Treatment
And how ketamine could be the right answer for your mental health I know that by now, many people have heard of ketamine and they know...

Scott Carter
Sep 11, 202310 min read


Why do Men do so Poorly in Therapy?
How the Mental Health Industry is Failing Men and Boys I recently listened to the super viral song by a young man who calls himself...

Scott Carter
Aug 29, 202317 min read


Finding Healing From Toxic Perfectionism
Our culture of criticism is harmful to our mental health and our relationships I recently saw a quote that really tied something together...

Scott Carter
Aug 21, 202315 min read


The Plague of Overthinking
Overthinking is likely the source of many issues in your life There are a multitude of issues that are giving people a lot of trouble...

Scott Carter
Aug 11, 202313 min read


Therapy and Coaching Are a Match Made in Heaven
Therapy has many drawbacks and limitations; it's sadly not that effective Earlier in 2023 I had almost entirely made up my mind to let my...

Scott Carter
Aug 9, 20239 min read


Depression and Anxiety Are Very Treatable Mental Disorders
You will notice improvements if you apply specific tactics and skills I've been in the mental health industry for nearly a quarter of a...

Scott Carter
Aug 1, 20237 min read


The Truth About Narcissistic Trauma
This trauma can have devastating psychological affects Narcissistic trauma isn't really talked about and it's rarely even recognized by...

Scott M Carter, CMHC
Jun 6, 20238 min read


We, In Fact, Have Good Reasons to be Depressed
And we need to change our outlook and approach to it We are overwhelmed with depression. It's become so commonplace and pervasive that...

Scott Carter
Apr 21, 20239 min read


Setting the Tone for Effective Psychedelic Therapy
Five things you need to know before you journey Many may not know that there is a group that was recently pushing a bill in the state...

Scott M Carter, CMHC
Mar 24, 20235 min read


5 Reasons Borderline Personality (BPD) is Difficult to Treat
Borderline personality disorder is notoriously difficult to treat. Many private practice therapists won’t take on BPD clients and if they...

Scott M Carter, CMHC
Feb 26, 20233 min read


Being Emotionally Present with Your Teen is More Important Than Being Physically Present
One of my main parenting pro tips is for parents to understand and realize that being emotionally present is a lot more important and...

Scott M Carter, CMHC
Feb 26, 20234 min read


6 Things You Should Expect When Divorcing a High Conflict Individual
Marriages that include a high conflict personality almost always end in divorce. It seems quite rare when it doesn’t and what makes it...

Scott M Carter, CMHC
Feb 26, 20233 min read


5 Signs That Kids are Being Raised by a High Conflict Parent
Some of the toughest work that I do currently often involves children who have a high conflict parent. These high conflict individuals...

Scott M Carter, CMHC
Feb 24, 20236 min read


5 Signs You have a High Conflict Ex
Even though nobody intends or plans on getting a divorce when they enter a new relationship, it’s inevitable for many relationships. I’ve...

Scott M Carter, CMHC
Feb 24, 20235 min read
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