by Matthew Fisher | May 18, 2026 | Therapy Resources
Years ago, before I began my graduate studies in clinical counseling, I worked as a case manager at a recovery center. I was sitting in my office with a client in our Intensive Outpatient Program when she divulged that one of her roommates had brought fentanyl and...
by Matthew Fisher | May 1, 2026 | Therapy Resources
In one of my last articles, we explored how the stories we tell ourselves fundamentally shape the world we live in and how we experience reality. This piece is a continuation of that idea. If we want to expand our story and actively create a better reality, we need...
by Matthew Fisher | Apr 17, 2026 | General, Therapy Process & Expectations
Finding Agency: Navigating Your Circle of Control We often find ourselves trapped in mental loops, ruminating on the actions of others or the state of the world. In clinical psychology, we explore this through the lens of “The Circle of Control.”...
by Matthew Fisher | Mar 27, 2026 | General, Therapy Process & Expectations, Therapy Resources
More and more people are turning to AI in mental health support, and it’s easy to understand why. As traditional therapy and healthcare become increasingly unaffordable, the ease of opening an app or typing into a chatbot feels like a lifeline. But as a...
by Matthew Fisher | Feb 26, 2026 | Somatic & Body-Based Therapy, Therapy Resources
As a therapist, one of the things I’ve come to believe most deeply is this: the stories we tell ourselves are incredibly powerful and shape almost every part of our lives. Working with beliefs is an essential part of therapy. If you struggle with...
