Do you live your life well? Do you take time for yourself, make time to help others, and take care of your body? These things are often easier said than done. From family obligations, to careers, financial worries and beyond, we all face a myriad of stressors and demands everyday. Challenges are often faced trying to […]
Women and Anxiety-March, 2021 Focus
Is Anxiety on the Rise for Women? A recent article from Glamor magazine makes a rather convincing statements regarding women being diagnosed with anxiety disorders more frequently than men, as noted from the article “twice as likely to be diagnosed in women than in men”. But for 40 million Americans, anxiety disorders are debilitating and […]
About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-CBT-Some Questions and Answers
Often clients are referred to the practice to receive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy yet do not understand what is meant by the term or approach with regard to treatment in counseling. Below is information provided to the practice from an independent resource to provide some guidance and insight this evidence based approach to treatment. If you […]
Screening For Mental Health-Anxiety, Stress, and Depression?
The peak of Summer is here. Temperatures are soaring, barbeques are crackling, and fireworks have been popping. During July, we celebrate America’s birth and many the accomplishments we’ve made along the way. During this time of reflection, it is important to also take time to assess ourselves and our own development. While summertime often brings […]
About Kathy L. Fortner, EDS, LPC, CCMHC
I am a Nationally Board Certified Clinical Mental Health Licensed Professional Counselor (CCMHC) with an active mental health counseling practice in Myrtle Beach, SC. I am originally from West Virginia, where I worked in various settings throughout my counseling career, from an educator both in the public and high education disciplines (Marshall University Counseling Department) […]
