Entries by Kryss Castle

Facing Alcohol or Substance Abuse

Facing Alcohol or Substance Abuse? How to Recognize the Signs, Take Steps Toward Change, and Know When to Seek Help Struggling with alcohol or substance use can feel isolating, confusing, and at times, overwhelming. Maybe you’ve started to question your relationship with drinking. Or maybe you’ve watched someone you love spiral into patterns that are […]

Exploring Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

A New Path Toward Healing from Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma. In recent years, the landscape of mental health treatment has begun to shift, offering new hope to individuals struggling with conditions like depression, anxiety, and trauma. One of the most promising developments is Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), an emerging and research-supported approach that combines the healing […]

Back-to-School Stress for Parents of High Schoolers: Understanding the Pressure and Finding Balance

As summer draws to a close and backpacks are packed once again, parents of high school students often find themselves navigating a complex mix of emotions—relief, anticipation, and often, a whole lot of stress. Back-to-school season isn’t just about your teen adjusting to new classes and routines; it’s also about you adjusting to shifting responsibilities, […]

Brainspotting: A Somatic Pathway to Healing

When we think about therapy, many people picture talking through problems and exploring memories. While conversation is important, some experiences, especially trauma, are stored deep in the body and nervous system, beyond the reach of words alone. Brainspotting is a powerful, body-based approach that helps access and process those experiences, gently guiding the mind and […]