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!

Creating a Mentally Healthier World

Creating a Mentally Healthier World

Black History Month: Creating a Mentally Healthier World Black History Month is celebrated in February of each year. It is a time to recognize the role Black Americans have played in the United States, both past and present. It’s a time to celebrate achievements and...

The Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love

The Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love

The Peace Corps slogan in the late ’80s was “The Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love”. While I never served in the Peace Corps, the goal of helping the disenfranchised definitely appeals to my sensibilities. This is common for many autistic people, probably because our...

How To Talk To Someone About Going To Therapy

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...

Feedback About Feedback, & A Testimonial

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

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

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,...

A Practice Not a Platform

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...