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Aaron Corte LMSW Founder and Clinical Director Hardly anything is more discouraging to highly creative people than burnout. Our generative energy gets sapped, and we encounter those dreaded “creative blocks.” These times are challenging if our job requires us to keep up our performance. And for more personal projects, this burnout can harm our self-worth. Creative burnout may also spiral into existential suffering. The more that we identify as a creative person, the stronger

Aaron Corte LMSW Founder and Clinical Director The creative experience can be messy, many in the arts and entertainment industries are at risk for substance use, bipolar, and depression disorders. Yet creativity also exists in many places outside the arts, like business and academia. And while we can't generalize the mental health experience of all creatives, there is one specific struggle that highly creative people across fields face. But before exploring that struggle, let

Ryan Tan LLMSW Many who come to therapy after trauma describe a kind of inner divide. One part of you wants to move forward. Another part won’t let you. You may feel anxious without knowing why, shut down in close relationships, or have a critical inner voice that points out many flaws. Often there’s a quieter fear underneath all of it: that something inside you is broken. Internal Family Systems therapy, or IFS, offers a different way of understanding what’s happening, and

Aly Fitzpatrick LLMSW So often we hear about anxiety being “all in your head” - but what happens when it permeates outside your mind and starts manifesting physically in your body? This is something that many with a diagnosis of trauma or anxiety disorders experience on a daily basis. These physical symptoms can range from mild annoyances to complete debilitation, impacting the way we function in our daily lives. We’ll cover: How to recognize your physical anxiety symptoms Th

Aaron Corte LMSW Founder and Clinical Director I've been working on a research study of creativity and trauma for two years, and recently had a setback with the project. Things had been very busy, both at work and in my personal life, and I found myself wondering - can I even do this? I was stuck. I had reached new levels of growth, yet it didn't look how I'd imagined. It's like climbing a mountain and reaching a precipice, where the winds blow hard and the heights are daunti

Today we have a special blog written two therapists on our team, as they reflect on their own experience as mothers. While particularly helpful for first time moms, they share advice for all mothers who want to manage their mental health alongside their parenting experience. We'll cover: Navigating information overload as a new mom Ways to ensure your needs are met When do typical hormonal changes become a larger mental health problem? How new moms can manage their challenges

Spravato is a form of Ketamine used for treating depression. Ketamine therapy has recently been FDA approved for mental health treatment - but should you try it? We'll cover the following: Can Spravato help with my depression? How do Ketamine treatments work? What does Ketamine feel like? Should I try Spravato treatment for PTSD? Getting started with Spravato treatments Who Is Spravato Good For? Spravato is only for those who have already tried traditional antidepressants. If

There's a paradox within the creative arts: artistic expression appears to be both beneficial and harmful for mental health. What's going on here? Though neuroscience shows that creating art helps with issues like trauma, grief, and depression, professional artists often have higher rates of bipolar disorder, suicidality, and substance abuse. So, if creating art is supposedly healthy then why do artists struggle more? We'll explore this contradiction and share tips for how cr

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy on the rise. Promoted by celebrities such as Prince Harry and Lady Gaga, and used within the US Department of Veterans Affairs, today EMDR is one of the top therapies for healing trauma. But what is the difference between trauma and PTSD anyways? And do you need to have trauma to benefit from EMDR therapy? We'll Cover: What is trauma therapy? What counts as a traumatic experience? The differences between trauma

When you are starting therapy there is one question that stands out: Will you be using insurance? We'll Cover: How Much Do Therapists Cost? How Much Does Therapy Cost Without Insurance? How to Find a Therapist in Your Budget Finding Additional Support For Low-Cost Therapy Get Therapy Cost Information For Your State The Cost of Therapy With Insurance If you're using insurance towards therapy, that cost depends on what your insurance deductible is. Most insurances require $120-

Many therapists assume they will one day build a private practice, but have they made all the considerations? We'll Cover: What is...

Finding a therapist can take time, but it's worthwhile to find the right fit. Unfortunately looking for a therapist can be a frustrating experience. In this article we help provide a roadmap to finding the right therapist for your needs. Want to find a therapist for your specific insurance or budget? View our guide here We'll Cover: The best ways to find a therapist How to find a therapist for your identity Finding a therapist for your specific mental health needs Interviewin

When is the last time you took a moment to check in with your body? One of the best ways to manage your mental health is to connect with how you're feeling. Body stress can contribute to issues like panic attacks, anxiety, depression, and even trauma. Let's look at how meditation can help manage anxiety, we also have a 6-minute follow-along meditation with our therapy practice founder Aaron. We'll Cover: Is the body scan better than meditation? How the body scan reduces stres

It seems like the world gets more complex every day. Our jobs become more demanding, our family’s needs become greater, and now we...

The holiday season has started, and for some, the chaos of it all can breed major anxiety. There are so many things to do, so many places...

You know meditation is good for you, so why aren’t you doing it yet? Yes, you’ll feel more calm if you meditate, but that’s just the...

Wellspring Connection is on an online therapy practice serving Michigan residents. Our expert therapists take a holistic approach by...