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A blog dedicated to the journey of finding a therapist, and all of the questions that come along the way.

Below are articles written by Stacey (Schwenker) Mayo (LMFT), licensed therapist and co-founder of Garden City Center, LLC.

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“Christian Counseling” - working with a Pastoral Counselor, Lay Counselor, or Pastoral Care provider

Churches and Christian ministries or non-profits sometimes offer Christian counseling. The term “Christian counseling” is a large one...

Therapists are licensed by a state board. Legally this means that they must see clients who are physically located in that state. This...

In the broader Christian world, specifically in America, there are sometimes two strands of care that are similar, but different:...

Psychiatrists are trained medical doctors who focus on prescribing and managing medication. They diagnose mental health disorders,...

Only professionals with a medical license can prescribe medication. Typically this looks like a general practitioner (an MD), a nurse...

Each state offers several licenses with a variety of boards that govern each license. The training and requirements for each are unique...

For the most part, there is no difference; the terms can be used synonymously. At my practice, Garden City Center, LLC, I am a Licensed...

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