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Alma’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 makingContinue reading “Alma’s Influence”
The 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 weContinue reading “The Most Common Challenges Facing Therapists”
Unpacking 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 peopleContinue reading “Unpacking Holiday Stress & Healthy Coping Strategies for Clients: A Provider’s Guide for 2022”
Does 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 careContinue reading “Does Insurance Cover Therapy? How to Calculate Your Cost”
A 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.
Cognitive 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.
Psychodynamic 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.
What is the role of cultural sensitivity in addiction treatment?
Alma member Evans Rochaste, NP, calls attention to the risk of perpetuating trauma or stigma by not taking the time to understand the culture in which a client lives.
How to find a culturally sensitive therapist as a Latinx person
Alma member Raquel Carrasquillo, LCSW, shares experiences and concerns common among Latinx clients, and strategies for gauging a provider’s cultural sensitivity.