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Is Your Teenager Using AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice — And Should You Be Worried?

Your teenager is struggling. You can see it — the

By Kerry Heffelfinger|2026-04-30T09:40:20-07:00April 30th, 2026|Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Child and Family, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Parenting, Psychology, Psychotherapist, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101, Trauma, Trauma & PTSD|

Why Am I So Tired All the Time — Could It Be Depression?

You are getting enough sleep — or at least you

By Kerry Heffelfinger|2026-04-29T09:29:27-07:00April 29th, 2026|Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Motivation, Psychology, Psychotherapist, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101|

How Does Postpartum Depression Affect New Mothers and When Should I Get Help?

Having a baby is supposed to be one of the

By Marie Pettit|2026-04-28T08:11:10-07:00April 28th, 2026|Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Child and Family, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Parenting, Postpartum Depression, Psychology, Psychotherapist, Relationships, Relationships & Family, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101|

Do I Have ADHD or Anxiety? How to Tell the Difference

If you have been struggling with racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating,

By Marie Pettit|2026-04-27T07:37:21-07:00April 27th, 2026|ADHD, Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Child and Family, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Parenting, Psychology, Psychotherapist, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101|

What Is Couples Therapy and When Should We Try It?

If you and your partner have been going through a

By Marie Pettit|2026-04-25T08:19:30-07:00April 25th, 2026|Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Counseling, Counselor, Dating, Depression, Depression & Mood, Health, Marriage Counseling, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapist, Relationships, Relationships & Family, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101|

Can PTSD Be Fully Healed?

If you are living with PTSD one of the most

By Marie Pettit|2026-04-23T08:05:16-07:00April 23rd, 2026|Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, EMDR, Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapist, PTSD, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101, Trauma, Trauma & PTSD|

How Much Does Therapy Cost in Montana?

If cost is the thing holding you back from starting

By Marie Pettit|2026-04-21T19:41:51-07:00April 21st, 2026|Counseling, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101|

How Does Divorce Affect Children and How Can Therapy Help?

Divorce is one of the most difficult experiences a family

By Marie Pettit|2026-04-17T09:09:30-07:00April 17th, 2026|Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Child and Family, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Grief, Health, Marriage Counseling, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships, Relationships & Family, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101|

How Do I Find a Therapist Who Accepts My Insurance in Montana?

Finding a therapist is hard enough. Figuring out whether they

By Kerry Heffelfinger|2026-04-12T20:48:29-07:00April 12th, 2026|Counseling, Counselor, Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapist, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101|

What Is the Difference Between Grief and Depression?

Grief and depression can feel almost identical from the inside.

By Marie Pettit|2026-04-10T06:37:03-07:00April 10th, 2026|Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Grief, Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapist, Relationships, Relationships & Family, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101, Trauma, Trauma & PTSD|

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