April is Counseling Awareness Month: Let’s Talk About Therapy—and Celebrate Our Counselors

Counseling Awareness Month is a chance to highlight the role of mental health professionals in our communities and the many ways therapy can support well-being. At Heart & Mind, we’re proud to have a team of licensed professionals and residents who meet people where they are, helping them navigate challenges and grow.

Last month, we spotlighted our clinical social workers. Over the next few weeks, we’ll continue recognizing other types of mental health professionals—starting this week with our Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Residents in Counseling:

⭐️ Missy Horowitz, LPC ⭐️ Jaeron-Rae Dukes (R-Jay), LPC ⭐️ Carly McClinton, LPC ⭐️ Becky Lehman, LPC ⭐️ Jonah Kane-West, LPC ⭐️ Holly Guelig, Resident in Counseling ⭐️ Barry Vassar, Resident in Counseling ⭐️ Brandon Lowe, Resident in Counseling ⭐️ Hallie Gordon, Resident in Counseling ⭐️ Daniel Barker, Resident in Counseling ⭐️ Angelika Workman (Geli), Counseling Intern

We’re incredibly thankful for the care and compassion each of these professionals brings to the Heart & Mind community.

So, what exactly is counseling?

• Terms like psychotherapy, counseling, and therapy are often used interchangeably. They all refer to talk therapy—a process to help with managing life transitions, healing from trauma, and addressing mental health conditions.

• The most important factor in successful therapy? The relationship between you and your therapist. It’s about finding someone you connect with and trust.

• There are many types of therapists: professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, counseling psychologists, and addiction counselors. While their backgrounds may differ, they all have similar training in mental health care.

• Psychiatrists, on the other hand, specialize in medication management. Some also offer therapy, but their primary role is different. Learn more about the types of mental health professionals here: NAMI’s Guide

• Therapy may take longer than medication to show results, but it’s often more effective at addressing root issues. In many cases, therapy and medication work best together.
  

For more insight on how therapy helps, check out this PsychCentral article.

Interested in starting therapy?Explore our team and get started at Heart & Mind.

Let’s continue to celebrate those who hold space for healing, growth, and resilience.