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17 Reasons for Verifying That Your Online Counselor Is Licensed in YOUR State of Residence & Just Theirs

Consumers often ask me how they can tell when an online counselor or online therapist is legitimate. First, don't fall for the e-therapy trap of having some hack offer you services anonymously. That's dangerous and if you sufddentl find yourself overhwlemed with feelings, don't count on anyone being there to help you. More about that in another post, but for now, here one of my...

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Depression: How to Think about it & What to Do

Dini wrote this in response to someone who looked like she was depressed, but not identifying it in herself: Hi K… We "spoke" a few messages ago. I read your post about your classes and work situation and my immediate thought was pretty much the same as Jimmy's; the word depression popped into my head. I've had a major one and lack of caring about things we normally care...

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