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How to Help Your Loved One Who Self-Harms

Nettie Hoagland

March 23, 2023

No Judgment Counseling with Kaitlin Corson, LMHC

Nettie Hoagland

March 16, 2023

The Unexpected Journey

Nettie Hoagland

March 10, 2023

On Your Way to Wellness with Kiri Jarvis, LMHC

Nettie Hoagland

March 3, 2023

10 Tips to Support a Victim of Domestic Violence

Nettie Hoagland

February 23, 2023

Unconditional Acceptance with Carol Dupre, LICSW

Nettie Hoagland

February 16, 2023

The Power of Shared Identity When Looking for a Therapist

Nettie Hoagland

February 10, 2023
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Come as You Are: Counseling with a Neurodivergent Affirming Approach

Nettie Hoagland

February 2, 2023

Reducing Anxiety and Finding Unity with Yoga in Therapy

Nettie Hoagland

January 27, 2023

Counseling Individuals Through a Social Justice Lens

Nettie Hoagland

January 20, 2023
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Codependency: How to Break Codependency in Relationships

Nettie Hoagland

January 12, 2023
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Ellen’s Reflections on Dry January

Nettie Hoagland

January 5, 2023
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Trauma and Addiction Therapist: Andrea Bushman MSW, LADC I

Nettie Hoagland

January 3, 2023
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Lived Experiences: Setting Boundaries This Holiday

Nettie Hoagland

December 23, 2022
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Telehealth Therapist in MA: Bob Chabot, LICSW

Nettie Hoagland

December 15, 2022
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4 Tips for Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder

Nettie Hoagland

December 9, 2022
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Lived Experiences: Men’s Mental Health Challenges Pt. 2

Nettie Hoagland

December 2, 2022
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Lived Experiences: Men’s Mental Health Challenges Pt. 1

Nettie Hoagland

December 1, 2022
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Clinical Supervisor and Mental Health Counselor in MA: Interview with Alexandra Malin, LMHC

Alexandra Malin, LMHC

November 28, 2022
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Practice Tips: 8 Ways to Navigate the Holidays with an Eating Disorder

Nettie Hoagland

November 17, 2022
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Medication Therapy in Amherst, MA: Interview with Katherine S. Johnson, AGNP, PMHNP

Katherine S. Johnson, AGNP, PMHNP

November 10, 2022
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3 Tips for Managing Stress From Mental Health Professionals in Massachusetts

Nettie Hoagland

November 2, 2022
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Mental Health Prescriber in Massachusetts: Interview with Mark Monfasani, CNP

Mark Monfasani, CNP

October 27, 2022
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Lived Experiences: Mental Health Challenges and Hormonal Stress

Nettie Hoagland

October 20, 2022

The Link Between Women’s Hormonal Health and Mental Health

Nettie Hoagland

October 3, 2022
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Reflecting on National Recovery Awareness Month 2022

September 29, 2022

Substance Abuse in College Students & How to Find Treatment

September 22, 2022

The Power of the Mind-Body Connection

Nettie Hoagland

September 21, 2022

Therapist Interview: Sarah Presson, LICSW

Nettie Hoagland

September 13, 2022

Therapist Interview: Greg Handel, PhD

Nettie Hoagland

September 7, 2022
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Child Therapy: Anxiety During the Back to School Season

August 31, 2022

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Causes & How to Cope

August 26, 2022

What is Wellness & How Can We Cultivate It

Nettie Hoagland

August 24, 2022

Therapist in Wilbraham MA: Megan Russis, LICSW

Nettie Hoagland

August 23, 2022

How to Cope with Grief: 7 Ways to Manage Grief After Loss

August 17, 2022
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The Importance of BIPOC Mental Health Awareness & Treatment

August 5, 2022
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Substance Use Disorder Therapy in Franklin MA

Nettie Hoagland

August 3, 2022
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Therapist in Western MA: Amanda Jacques

Nettie Hoagland

June 29, 2022
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The Importance of Play in Early Child Development

Nettie Hoagland

June 20, 2022

How to Cope with Anxiety: 10 Simple Tips to Reduce Anxiety

June 14, 2022
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Mental Health and the LGBTQ+ Community During Pride Month

June 9, 2022
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What to Look For in a Therapist, Counselor, or Psychiatrist

June 1, 2022

Mental Health Awareness Month 2022

May 26, 2022
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How to Cultivate Self-Discipline

Nettie Hoagland

May 3, 2022
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COVID-19 Response

April 25, 2022
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What is Equanimity and How Can We Cultivate it?

Nettie Hoagland

April 21, 2022
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Treatment Types, Techniques, and Benefits

Nettie Hoagland

April 11, 2022
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Does HBH accept insurance?

April 7, 2022
HBH Butterfly Flying

What are the Membership Benefits?

April 7, 2022
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Daily Movement for Better Mental Health

Nettie Hoagland

March 23, 2022
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What are Habits and How to Build Healthier Ones

Nettie Hoagland

March 21, 2022
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How to Nurture Your Child’s Mental Health

Nettie Hoagland

March 14, 2022
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Our Practice At HBH

Greg Handel, PhD

February 28, 2022
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Drunkorexia: Here’s What to Know

Nettie Hoagland

February 14, 2022
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Eating Disorders 101

Nettie Hoagland

February 14, 2022

Helping a Loved One Cope with Depression

Nettie Hoagland

January 30, 2022
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New “Normal” Counseling

Sara Swartz Weinberg, LCMHC

January 29, 2022
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Holiday Blues: What to Know

Nettie Hoagland

December 25, 2021

Finding a Therapist

Nettie Hoagland

December 21, 2021
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Coping and Wellness

Nikki Stafford, LMHC

November 30, 2021
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Living in-line with Values

Nikki Stafford, LMHC

October 30, 2021