Dr. Randy Moraitis
Counseling and Mental Health Blog
Welcome to the counseling and mental health blog by Dr. Randy Moraitis, where you’ll find practical insights on addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, relationships, leadership, and personal growth. This blog is designed to provide real-life strategies, guidance, and support to help individuals and families navigate life’s challenges and move forward with clarity and confidence.
With over 20 years of experience in counseling, coaching, and intervention, Randy shares helpful perspectives on mental health, recovery, and personal development. Whether you are seeking support, growth, or understanding, these articles are created to give you tools you can apply in everyday life.
By Randy Moraitis, MA, BCPC, CPC As I mentioned in a previous blog post there are many personality profiles out there--Myers-Briggs, DiSC, the Keirsey Temperament Sorter--most of which are used by prospective employers to determine the best hires for their companies, as well as for pre-marital counseling purposes. These are all effective at determining personality
By Randy Moraitis, MA, CIP, BCPC In my last blog post (Meditation--Is It Worth My Time?), I shared the many benefits of meditation. As promised, here is a brief introduction on how to meditate. Harvard, Yale, University of Massachusetts Medical School, and many other reputable organizations have produced research that meditation is a very effective
By Randy Moraitis, MA, BCPC, CPC Do you ever feel stressed out? Has anyone ever told you to "chill out"? If so, then it's time you considered meditation as part of your daily routine. Numerous highly regarded studies have shown that just 10 minutes of daily meditation can reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, fight autoimmune
There are many personality profiles out there--Myers-Briggs, DiSC, the Keirsey Temperament Sorter--most of which are used by prospective employers to determine the best hires for their companies. These are all effective at determining personality style, but they take some time and they cost money! There is a lesser known personality profile that is very effective,
According to new data published in the world's leading general medical journal The Lancet, mental and substance use disorders were the leading causes of illness worldwide in 2010. Harvey A. Whiteford, MD, of the School of Population Health at the University of Queensland, Australia, and colleagues wrote, "These disorders were responsible for more of the
By Randy Moraitis, MA, CIP, BCPC Depression is a very common problem. Approximately 10% of the US population, over 30 million Americans, suffer from depression--but most could be successfully treated. The first step towards healing is to know the symptoms of depression. Here are the symptoms so you can tell if you, or someone you
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