April 2, 2025 0 Comments

Understanding ADHD: Is Everyone Really Getting Diagnosed with It? In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of people diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and it's easy to wonder:

March 16, 2025 0 Comments

The problem with blanket statements from the untrained eye. By Misty Newman, CMHC and Owner of MVC As a Certified Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) and owner of Mental Vitality Counseling (MVC), I have

February 19, 2025 0 Comments

Why History Repeats Itself: Understanding the Psychology Behind Our Collective Amnesia and the Rise of Cult-like Mentalities in Modern SocietyMountain Valley Counseling History has a way of repeating itself. We see it in

February 6, 2025 0 Comments

  Exploring Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy at Mountain Valley Counseling: A New Group Therapy Experience Starting in March 2025 Mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain often feel overwhelming, and

January 16, 2025 0 Comments

  Trauma and Psychodynamic Therapy By Misty Newman, CMHC, Owner of Mountain Valley Counseling The notion of trauma and its healing has been central to psychodynamic therapy for over a century, yet contemporary

January 11, 2025 0 Comments

As we begin 2025, there’s no better way to reflect, heal, and grow than through reading. For anyone interested in personal development, mental health, and emotional well-being, these books are exceptional starting points.

December 23, 2024 0 Comments

As we approach a new year, it’s natural to reflect on the past and consider how we can make positive changes moving forward. As a mental health counselor and owner of Mountain Valley

December 21, 2024 0 Comments

To drink or not to drink around the holidays?

December 6, 2024 0 Comments

The Difference Between Complex PTSD and PTSD By Misty Newman, CMHC, Owner of Mountain Valley Counseling Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a well-known mental health condition that can develop after an individual experiences

November 18, 2024 0 Comments

Making the holidays enjoyable for yourself is all about being intentional with how you spend your time, energy, and resources, and not feeling pressured by external expectations. While it’s easy to get swept