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Person-Centered Therapy: Healing Through Understanding and Acceptance

Person-centered therapy, also known as client-centered therapy, is a humanistic approach to counseling that places the individual, not the diagnosis or symptom, at the center of the therapeutic process. Developed by psychologist Carl Rogers, this approach is grounded in the belief that people have an innate capacity for growth, healing, and self-direction when provided with the right relational environment. Rather than focusing on fixing problems or correcting behaviors, pers

What Is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and How Can It Impact Relationships?

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is often misunderstood, highly stigmatized, and frequently reduced to stereotypes that do not reflect the lived experience of those who have it. At its core, BPD is not about being “difficult,” manipulative, or incapable of healthy relationships. It is about emotional sensitivity, nervous system reactivity, and deep fears of loss and disconnection. Understanding what BPD is, and how it affects relationships, can replace judgment with comp

The Difference Between Bipolar I and Bipolar II

Bipolar disorder is often misunderstood. Many people use the term to describe mood swings or emotional ups and downs, and often there is stigmas and misunderstandings surrounding the diagnosis. Clinically, bipolar disorder is a specific mental health condition involving distinct shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and functioning. There are two primary diagnoses within the bipolar spectrum: Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder. While they share similarities, the di

About - Blog Founder

Hi, I'm Courtney!
So glad you are here.  

I was a Social Work Intern for FreshStart | NewBeginnings Counseling Group (fall 2025-spring 2026) and I created this blog to provide resources you can utilize between sessions (or anytime really). Here you will find posts and resources that include psychoeducation, coping skills, breakdowns of different diagnoses, disorders, counseling approaches, and more!

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