Ryan Page, Ph.D.

The therapist's couch is a longstanding staple in the practice of psychology. Recent trends at the intersections of mental and physical wellness, however, speak to the incorporation of exercise in mental health treatment. Walk-and-talk and Run-and-talk therapies offer the opportunity to get off "the couch" in order to bring both approaches together in an alternative session structure.

Kristin Daley, Ph.D., FSBSM

Health psychology is a specialty division of psychology that focuses on health promotion, management of physical illnesses and improvement of healthcare systems. There are many medical conditions that have been demonstrated to respond effectively to psychological intervention. At BASE, our health psychologists utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as their main intervention, with the addition of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) interventions where applicable.

Brittany Fuller, LCMHCA

Life is difficult and multi-faceted. It comes with exciting opportunities and devastating circumstances that can make us question our abilities, worthiness, and values in life. One way to stay centered throughout life’s ups and downs is by practicing self-compassion.

The BASE Team got swept away In the fun of Love Is Blind being filmed in our town. We had a lot of perspectives and take aways on what It said about relationships.

Katharine Rogers, Psy.D.

I have noticed that when the term “ARFID” comes up, it is still met with furrowed brows or blank stares. ARFID is a relatively new diagnosis and often misunderstood. Let’s break it down and also talk about what treatment can look like.

Stephanie Hosford, Psy.D.

The theme for this year’s EDAW is “Get in the Know.” Understanding what an eating disorder is and the impact it has on individuals, families, and communities is an important step in increasing equitable access to treatment.

Andrea Umbach, Psy.D., ABPP

Have you ever attempted to get rid of some of your stuff and realized it was much harder than you thought it would be? Do you look around the room and wonder how you ended up with so much?

Kristin Daley, Ph.D., FSBSM

Many people focus on the ways that they want to change their behaviors, and effective behavior change also includes rewards.

Kristin Daley, Ph.D., FSBSM

Reality TV offers a unique space that parents can share with teens and understand their perspective on relationships.

Stephanie Hosford, Psy.D.

Imagine looking in the mirror and thinking to yourself, “Ugh, I look fat today.” Easy to think of a time when that occurred, right? Whether or not you have said this exact statement, most individuals, particularly women, have had the experience of engaging in self-deprecating body related talk among their friend groups. 

Kelsi Libfraind, LCSW

Need some guidance on your role in your child’s OCD journey? Here are some tips and tricks to help your child to feel stronger than their fears!

Ryan Page, Ph. D

"Television and movie depictions of therapy are often radicalized. In real life though, therapy and the changes that come with it are, well...pretty radical."

Leila Forbes, Ph.D.

Admittedly, I am a lifelong procrastinator. The task always seems to get finished, but the cost (increased stress) hardly seems worth any benefit that may have been gained. So why do we procrastinate?

Katharine Rogers, Psy.D.

Ever considered spring cleaning but related to your social media use? Here are some considerations for the impact social media has on the brain, as well as suggestions for finding more sustainable balance around social media.

Chrissy Raines, Ph.D.

When individuals experience low mood and depression, one of the most common behavioral tendencies across the age span is to withdraw from others and activities. As such, one of our most effective evidence-based tools in cognitive behavioral therapy for treating depression is behavioral activation.

Kristin Daley, Ph.D., FSBSM

Respect is a word that comes up a lot in therapy, particularly in the context of family therapy. The challenge with managing expectations around respect is that people are often confusing respect with obedience.

Kristin Daley, Ph.D., FSBSM

A Dry January can be good for you health and your relationship with alcohol. Here are some ways to work through those challenges.

Andrea Umbach, Psy.D., ABPP

Are you trying to control things you can’t control? Shift to creating measurable goals to help you in anxiety-provoking situations.

Kristin Daley, Ph.D., FSBSM

Some family situations may not be changeable. Time to turn it into a game!

Kristin Daley, Ph.D., DBSM

There is a huge temptation to fantasize about perfect family holidays. Here are some ways to escape that trap.