How Cross-State Licensure Reform Can Ease America’s Mental Health Crisis
This post was written by Harry Ritter, a physician-turned-entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Alma. Teletherapy has made mental health care more accessible than ever before, making care possible for people who otherwise would never have been able to get it. But the antiquated system of licensure in the United States is creating a…
Read moreThe State of Black Mental Health: Thoughts & Perspectives from Black Therapists
Videos of Black bodies being abused by those meant to protect us, laws passing in an effort to silence history, and daily microaggressions are just some of the realities facing Black America. Meanwhile, anxiety, depression, and suicide are on the rise, while barriers to accessing mental health care have stopped many from getting the help they…
Read more5 Types of Disordered Eating That Are Normalized
“My life was falling apart, but all I could think about was how many miles I’d managed to walk that day.”
Read moreHow to Know if a Therapist is Right for You
by Dr. Elisabeth Morray As a licensed psychologist and practicing therapist, I am often asked questions about how to know if a therapist is right for you. The therapist-client relationship is a deeply personal one, and finding a match with a therapist can feel a bit like dating! Just like in searching for a prospective…
Read moreCoffee Isn’t Breakfast, And 5 Other Lessons From Eating Disorder Recovery
“My life was falling apart, but all I could think about was how many miles I’d managed to walk that day.”
Read moreAlma’s Influence
Finding a therapist can be difficult. It’s especially tough for people searching for an in-network provider that’s culturally competent towards their life experiences. “Mental health care is a very intimate and highly personal experience. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to high-quality care.” Dr. Harry Ritter, Founder & CEO of Alma Alma’s foundation was built on making…
Read moreThe Most Common Challenges Facing Therapists
Alma is dedicated to supporting clinicians at every step – and we’ve made this list to call attention to the most common challenges facing therapists. We’ll also offer firsthand accounts of some solutions that are currently helping therapists overcome their roadblocks.These insights were produced as part of Alma’s Open Sessions campaign – where we spoke…
Read moreUnpacking Holiday Stress & Healthy Coping Strategies for Clients: A Provider’s Guide for 2022
The holidays are a common source of stress for many throughout the country. And its impact on mental health can’t be overlooked by providers trusted to bridge the gap between stressed-out clients and effective coping strategies for the holidays that’ll have clients thriving.Issues like rising inflation and soaring rent prices have put many people in…
Read moreDoes Insurance Cover Therapy? How to Calculate Your Cost
Let’s face facts: Calculating the cost of therapy can be a real headache. If you’re already struggling with your mental health, the last thing you need is another obstacle to getting help. With insurance being so challenging to decipher, it can be discouraging to try to access your benefits. If you’ve avoided mental health care…
Read moreA Roe v. Wade Resource Guide for Mental Health Care Providers
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to access abortion, marks a major change to reproductive rights and will disproportionately affect individuals from historically excluded and oppressed communities.
Read moreCognitive behavioral therapy: What it is, how it works, and who it’s best for
The CBT approach is premised on the idea that our thoughts, emotions, and actions are interconnected: a person interprets a situation and acts according to how they think or feel in the moment.
Read morePsychodynamic therapy: What it is, how it works, and who it’s best for
Psychodynamic therapy uses self-reflection and self-examination to explore a person’s internal motivations, feelings, desires, and needs and how each influences their behavior.
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