by Robyn Brickel | Dec 30, 2025 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy, CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional
Therapy can be life-changing — especially when it’s set up with intention, structure, and the right support. For trauma survivors in particular, creating the right conditions for healing is essential. Recently, we shared how therapy works. Now let’s explore how to...
by Robyn Brickel | Dec 25, 2025 | Guest Contributor, Holiday Stress, Holidays, Mental Health Professional, Self Care
In today’s polarized world, it can feel especially painful when the people we love hold political beliefs that contradict our values—especially when those beliefs impact our identity, rights, or lived experience. Whether it’s a parent who dismisses LGBTQ+ rights, a...
by Robyn Brickel | Dec 17, 2025 | Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional
What perspective are you viewing life through today? This is a discussion point I often have with my clients—and one I encourage you to sit with as you read. As a therapist who specializes in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma, I am...
by Robyn Brickel | Dec 8, 2025 | CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional
What perspective are you viewing life through today? This is a discussion point I often have with my clients—and one I encourage you to sit with as you read. As a therapist who specializes in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma, I am...
by Robyn Brickel | Nov 27, 2025 | AI, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional, Trauma-Informed
A Trauma-Informed Perspective on the Limits of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health By Robyn Brickel, MA, LMFT In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), it’s not surprising that AI is beginning to find its way into mental health spaces. From...
