MyBlog
Welcome to MyBlog, MySpectrum’s website blog where we will provide content from our team, and welcome content from others who wish to contribute to sharing information about mental health, substance abuse, the Autism Spectrum, or any other spectrum area of life that impacts well-being. If you wish to contribute, please email info@myspectrumcc.com. We hope you enjoy!
How To Talk To Someone About Going To Therapy
Therapy — despite how mainstream it has become — is still a sensitive topic. It takes delicacy and preparation to know how to talk to someone about getting therapy without feeling too awkward or uncomfortable and without causing offense. Below, we’ll go over a few...
MySpectrum Counseling & Coaching Ranks #244 on the 2023 Inc. 5000
Number 244 Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Number 26 in Health Services Across America Number 12 of All Businesses in Virginia Number 1 of All Businesses in Richmond, Virginia NEW YORK, August 15, 2023 – Inc. revealed today that MySpectrum...
Feedback About Feedback, & A Testimonial
When looking for a Therapist, we realize that the feedback of others who have experienced the services of a business and individual professional is valuable. We are including a testimonial of one of our Therapists, George DeShazor, LCSW that was submitted to us to...
How To Pick A Therapist
Trying therapy for the first time may sound intimidating. You may be worried about sharing your thoughts and stories with a stranger or concerned about being judged. However, it’s normal to feel this way. Similarly, if you’re already in therapy, it might be difficult...
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is mental health awareness month. Our mental health affects our thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. It also helps us handle various stresses that occur throughout life. Those with mental health conditions may experience anxiety, depression, emotional outbursts,...
Depression, Anxiety, Family Therapy, Substance Abuse, & Overall Mental Health
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stress of everyday life? Are you struggling with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, or substance abuse? You are not alone. Millions of people worldwide struggle with mental health issues that can interfere with their...
Imposter Syndrome: The Guilt of Growing Up and Getting “Better”
This article was written by Ellie Parsons. Last month, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I was in the middle of a depressive episode where I felt entirely alone. It was as if there was a weight all around me, squeezing the happiness out. I lost my feeling after a...
A Practice Not a Platform
MySpectrum: A Practice, Not a Platform With the onset of COVID-19 and the booming world of virtual options for many services, including therapy, it is hard to tell what’s behind the scenes. You might see advertisements and information about various telehealth...
Taking Care of Your Emotional and Mental Health: Some Thoughts About Therapy for Law Enforcement & First Responders
George D. DeShazor Jr. MSW, ACSW, LCSW, DCSW, TIRF is a Teletherapist at MySpectrum Counseling & Coaching. Here, George offers insights into the importance of seeking mental health care for Law Enforcement & First Responders, based on George’s career...
Julia On Sesame Street: Showcasing Autism in a Positive Light
Anne Sabagh is a Certified Life Coach at MySpectrum Counseling & Coaching. Here, she shares a part of her journey in relation to Julia in Sesame Street. “As a life coach who is a passionate mental health advocate, I work hard to take the stigma out of having and...