Locascio Wellness blog
Plain-language guides to therapy and mental health
Educational articles on the things our therapists work with every day, with the sources listed on every page. General information, not a substitute for care.
Psychological evaluation guides
What to know before an ADHD, autism, cognitive or disability evaluation. See our evaluations and what they cost.
- What Happens in a Psychological Evaluation?The usual stages of a psychological evaluation, from the first conversation to the written report, and how an evaluation differs from therapy.Read article
- How to Prepare for an Online Psychological EvaluationA practical checklist for an evaluation by video: your device and connection, a private room, which records to gather, and what to do on the day.Read article
- Are Online Psychological Evaluations Accepted?Colleges, employers, testing agencies and Social Security each set their own documentation rules. What the official guidance says, and what to ask first.Read article
- What Documentation Do You Need for Testing Accommodations?What federal ADA guidance says testing agencies may ask for when you request extra time or other accommodations on an admissions or licensing exam.Read article
- Workplace Accommodations for ADHD, Autism and Mental Health Conditions: How to AskHow reasonable accommodation at work is handled under the ADA for ADHD, autism and mental health conditions: asking, documentation and privacy, in general terms.Read article
- College Disability Accommodations: What Documentation You NeedHow accommodations work in college compared with high school, what documentation a disability services office may ask for, and what to ask before an evaluation.Read article
- Psychological Evaluation vs. Psychiatric Evaluation: What Is the Difference?How a psychological evaluation differs from a psychiatric evaluation, who carries out each one, and how to tell which one you have been asked to get.Read article
- ADHD or Anxiety in Adults: How They Overlap and How They DifferADHD and anxiety can both cause poor focus, restlessness and sleep trouble in adults. See how they differ, why they can occur together, and how evaluation helps.Read article
- ADHD and Autism Together in Adults: What Overlaps and What DiffersADHD and autism can occur together. See what overlaps, what differs, why adults are often recognized with one first, and what an evaluation of both considers.Read article
- What Is Cognitive Testing for Adults?What intellectual functioning testing (often called IQ testing) measures in adults, why people ask for it, and what a score can and cannot tell you.Read article
- Mental Health Evidence for a Social Security Disability Claim: What SSA Looks AtWhat the Social Security Administration says about medical evidence for a mental health disability claim, acceptable medical sources and consultative exams.Read article
- How Long Does a Psychological Evaluation Take?How long a psychological evaluation takes from first appointment to written report, what can change the timing, and how to plan around a deadline.Read article
- School Evaluation vs. Private Evaluation: What Is the Difference?How a public school evaluation under IDEA or Section 504 differs from a private evaluation a family arranges, and what to ask the school first.Read article
- Signs of Dyslexia and How It Is EvaluatedWhat dyslexia is, the signs that can show up in young children, school-age children, teens and adults, and what an evaluation for dyslexia looks at.Read article
ADHD, Anxiety & depression, Evaluations
Articles on what Anthony Locascio, PsyD, MSCP, LPC, CAADC works with
- Adult ADHD: Common Signs and How Therapy Can HelpWhat ADHD can look like in adults, how it is diagnosed, and how therapy and practical skills can help with focus, time and follow-through in daily life.Read article
- Career Change Stress and How Vocational Counseling HelpsWhat vocational or career counseling is, why choosing or changing careers is so stressful, and how counseling can help you think clearly and decide.Read article
- Autism in Adults: Signs and What Getting Evaluated InvolvesHow autism can look in adults, why some people seek an evaluation later in life, and what an adult autism evaluation involves in general terms.Read article
- Online Therapy in Arizona: Licensing and Telehealth Rules ExplainedHow online therapy works under Arizona rules: who must hold an Arizona license, what the telehealth rule asks of therapists, and how to verify a license.Read article
- Online Therapy in West Virginia: Licensing and Telehealth BasicsHow online therapy works for West Virginia residents: who licenses counselors, what a license tells you, how to check one, and how video helps rural access.Read article
Trauma & grief, Children & teens, Life transitions
Articles on what Alison Vint, LCSW works with
- What Is Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) for Children and Teens?Trauma-focused CBT is a structured talk therapy for children and teens after trauma. Learn what it involves, who it is for and what a caregiver does in it.Read article
- Helping a Child Through Grief: What to Expect at Different AgesHow children understand death and show grief at different ages, what helps at home, and the signs that a grieving child may need counseling or extra support.Read article
- Postpartum Anxiety vs. the Baby Blues: How to Tell the DifferenceBaby blues are mild and pass within about two weeks. Learn how postpartum depression and anxiety differ, the warning signs to watch for and when to get help.Read article
Eating disorders, Children, Athletes
Articles on what Stephanie Rothrock, MA, LPC works with
- Signs of Disordered Eating and When to Get SupportEarly signs of disordered eating, why you cannot judge by appearance, and how outpatient therapy differs from the medical care some people need.Read article
- Helping Children Learn Self-RegulationWhat self-regulation is, how children learn to name and manage big feelings, what parents can do at home, and the signs that counseling could help your child.Read article
- Performance Anxiety in Athletes: What It Feels Like and What HelpsWhat performance anxiety feels like for athletes, how counseling approaches it with CBT, relaxation and mental skills, and how parents can support young athletes.Read article
Trauma, ART certified, Coping with life
Articles on what Charles Burckhardt, MA, LPC works with
- What Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)?A plain-language guide to Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART): what it is, what a session involves, what the research shows so far and how it compares.Read article
- How Trauma Shows Up in the BodyTrauma and long-term stress can show up as poor sleep, a jumpy startle, tension, headaches and stomach trouble. Learn why it happens and what can help.Read article
- PTSD Symptoms After a Traumatic Event: What Is Typical and When to Seek HelpFeeling shaken after trauma is common and often eases with time. Learn the four groups of PTSD symptoms, the usual timelines and when to seek help.Read article
Families, Children & couples, Strengths-based
Articles on what Denalyn Spratt, MSW, LCSW works with
- How Family Therapy Works OnlineFamily therapy looks at the patterns between people, not at one person to blame. Learn how it works, who joins and what online family sessions look like.Read article
- Parenting Stress and Caregiver Burnout: Signs and What HelpsParental and caregiver burnout is deep exhaustion tied to the caregiving role, not a personal failure. Learn the signs, what helps and when to get support.Read article
- How Attachment Shapes Family RelationshipsAttachment is the bond a child forms with caregivers. Learn how early bonds can influence later relationships, why they are not destiny and how therapy helps.Read article
Couples & families, Anxiety, Gambling
Articles on what Robert Matthews, MA, LPC works with
- Signs of a Gambling Problem and What to Do NextCommon warning signs of a gambling problem, why stopping is hard, how it affects families, and where to find support, including outpatient counseling online.Read article
- Coping With Job Loss and Ongoing Work StressWhy losing a job or living with constant work stress hits so hard, practical ways to cope day to day, and the signs that it is time to talk with a counselor.Read article
- Co-Parenting After Separation: Keeping Children Out of the MiddleThe emotional side of co-parenting after separation or divorce: what children need, how to keep them out of conflict, and how counseling can support parents.Read article
Anxiety & depression, Trauma, Relationships
Articles on what Carl Heffermehl, MA, LPC works with
- Signs of Depression People Often MissDepression does not always look like sadness. Learn the less obvious signs, including irritability, sleep changes and physical symptoms, and when to get help.Read article
- How CBT Helps With Anxious ThoughtsA plain-language guide to cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety: how thoughts, feelings and behaviors connect, and what you actually practice in sessions.Read article
- Teen Depression: A Guide for ParentsHow depression can look in teenagers, how to start the conversation, the warning signs that need urgent help, and what therapy for teens involves.Read article
- Online Therapy in Colorado: Licensing and Telehealth Rules ExplainedHow online therapy works under Colorado rules: which board licenses professional counselors, how to verify a license and what the state says about teletherapy.Read article
- Finding an Online Therapist for Depression in ColoradoA guide for Colorado residents seeking online therapy for depression or anxiety: what to look for, how to check a license and where to turn in a crisis.Read article
IFS-informed, Neurodivergent adults, Trauma
Articles on what Nicholas Chasler, MS, LPC works with
- What Is IFS-Informed Therapy?Internal Family Systems (IFS) in plain terms: what parts and Self mean, what IFS-informed therapy is like, and what the research does and does not show yet.Read article
- ADHD Masking and Burnout in AdultsWhat masking means for adults with ADHD and autistic adults, why hiding your traits is so tiring, how it links to burnout, and how affirming therapy can help.Read article
- What Is Dissociation?Dissociation explained in plain terms: everyday zoning out versus distressing episodes, the link with trauma, simple grounding ideas, and when to seek help.Read article
Couples & families, Anxiety, Anger
Articles on what Tina Rowan, LPC works with
- Anger: When It Becomes a Problem and How Therapy HelpsAnger is a normal emotion. Learn the signs that it has become a problem, how it affects family life, and what therapy for anger involves, step by step.Read article
- When to Start Couples CounselingSigns it may be time for couples counseling, common myths (it is not only for a crisis), and what online couples sessions look like when both partners join.Read article
- Anxiety in Older Adults: It Is Not Just AgingHow anxiety shows up later in life, common triggers like health changes and loss, why it is not just part of aging, and how therapy and Medicare fit in.Read article
Children & teens, Couples & families, Trauma
Articles on what Amanda Trimble, LPC, NCC, CAADC works with
- Signs Your Child May Benefit From CounselingHow to tell a passing phase from a sign your child may need more support: what to look for by age, first steps for parents, and how online counseling works.Read article
- What Is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?Solution-focused brief therapy looks at where you want to go and what already works. Learn the questions it uses, who it may suit and what its limits are.Read article
- Teen Anxiety and School Stress: How to Tell the DifferenceSchool stress usually eases when the pressure passes. Learn the signs that teen worry may be an anxiety disorder, what school avoidance means and how to help.Read article
EMDR certified, Trauma, Anxiety & OCD
Articles on what Ashley Huey, LPC works with
- What Is EMDR Therapy and How Does It Work?EMDR is a structured trauma therapy that pairs recalling a memory with back-and-forth movement or sound. Learn the phases, the evidence and how it works online.Read article
- OCD vs. Anxiety: How to Tell the DifferenceGeneral worry and OCD can feel alike but follow different patterns. Learn how obsessions and compulsions differ from everyday worry, and which treatments help.Read article
- EMDR vs. CBT for Trauma: How They Differ and How to ChooseEMDR and trauma-focused CBT are both well-supported therapies for PTSD. Compare how each one works, what it asks of you and how to choose with a therapist.Read article
- Finding a Trauma Therapist Online in West VirginiaA guide for West Virginia residents seeking trauma therapy by video: what to look for, how to check a counselor's license and where to turn in a crisis.Read article
Anxiety & burnout, Life transitions, Couples
Articles on what Karen Samuda, LCSW works with
- Perfectionism and Anxiety: How They Feed Each OtherHow perfectionism and anxiety keep each other going, the signs to notice, and what therapy works on, including CBT ideas, mindfulness and self-compassion.Read article
- Burnout vs. Depression: How to Tell the DifferenceBurnout is tied to chronic work stress, while depression reaches into every part of life. Learn the signs of each, where they overlap and when to seek help.Read article
- Coping With Major Life Transitions: Why Change Is Hard and What HelpsWhy big changes like divorce, a career change, moving, loss or retirement are stressful even when you chose them, what helps, and when to seek counseling.Read article
- Online Therapy in Florida: Licensing and Telehealth Rules ExplainedHow online therapy works under Florida rules: who licenses clinical social workers, what the telehealth law says, and how to verify a therapist's license.Read article
- Online Therapy for Anxiety, Perfectionism and Burnout in FloridaA guide for Florida adults seeking therapy by video for anxiety, perfectionism or burnout: what to look for, checking a license and Florida crisis lines.Read article
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