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Ep. 139 | Breaking Free: Understanding Substance Use Disorder & the Path to Recovery

March 27, 2025

Substance use disorder (SUD) affects millions of people, but recovery is possible. In this episode of Everyday Therapy, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson dive into the complexities of addiction—what it looks like, why it happens,...

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What is Self-Compassion?

March 20, 2025

The Nystrom & Associates providers consulted for this article on self-compassion are Christa Overson, LMFT, co-host of Everyday Therapy Podcast and Sarah Rush, LMFT, therapist in the

A young woman in a gray shirt sits at a desk with a laptop, rubbing the bridge of her nose while holding her glasses, looking fatigued. Signs of depression can include persistent exhaustion, trouble focusing, and feeling overwhelmed.

3 Surprising Signs You May Be Experiencing Depression

March 7, 2025

The Nystrom & Associates providers consulted for this article on signs of depression are Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP; Brett Cushing, MA, LMFT; and Christa Overson, LMFT. Not being...

Ep. 138 | The Truth About Depression: What It Feels Like & How to Cope

February 27, 2025

Depression doesn’t always look the way you expect. While some people openly struggle, others mask their symptoms behind a smile. In this episode of Everyday Therapy, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Brett Cushing and Christa Overson uncover the different types of depression,...

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DBT Skills for Depression: 3 Powerful Techniques

February 16, 2025

Did you know that DBT skills can help with depression? While Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was originally developed for other concerns, research shows the skills you’re taught in DBT are also very effective for managing depression. Jade Richter, a DBT therapist...

A young man wearing headphones sits cross-legged on a couch with his hands on his chest and stomach, practicing deep breathing as a strategy to manage anxiety.

Strategies to Manage Anxiety: Therapist-Approved Tips

February 11, 2025

For this article on strategies to manage anxiety, we consulted Nystrom & Associates providers: Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP; Brett Cushing, MA, LMFT; and Christa Overson, LMFT. Have you...

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Ep. 139 | Breaking Free: Understanding Substance Use Disorder & the Path to Recovery

What is Self-Compassion?

3 Surprising Signs You May Be Experiencing Depression

Ep. 138 | The Truth About Depression: What It Feels Like & How to Cope

DBT Skills for Depression: 3 Powerful Techniques

Strategies to Manage Anxiety: Therapist-Approved Tips

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