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.
Observations from The Gathering on Mental Health and The Church held at Saddleback Church on March 28, 2014: This was not a churchy pray away the problem type of event. It was very scientifically sound and included teaching from some top mental health professionals including Daniel Amen, MD, Tom Okamoto, MD and Aaron Kheriaty, MD
Those who know me well know that I am a huge fan of healthy boundaries. So when I came across these tips on Finding Your Voice to say No by psychologist Judith Sills, Ph.D., I just had to share. If you are new to saying no and setting boundaries, give these tips a try-- you will
By Randy Moraitis, MA, BCPC, CPC Mindfulness is a hot topic today in both psychology and medicine. According to Psychology Today, mindfulness “is a state of active, open attention on the present. When you're mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance, without judging them good or bad. Instead of letting your life
Anxiety Disorders affect millions of Americans filling them with dread, fear, and uncertainty. In my last blog I shared a brief history of anxiety in society which you can view here: History of Anxiety This post is focused on treating anxiety. Those who struggle with anxiety experience physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual symptoms, so it
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Anxiety--A Brief History Suffer from anxiety? If so, you are not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health over 55 million Americans struggle with anxiety. In a quest for better understanding and relief from anxiety, author Scott Stossel chronicled the history of the evolution of anxiety (Psychology Today, Feb. 2014). Here are the
Most people know that hairstylists and bartenders make great amateur therapists. But what are the actual skills one needs to do therapy effectively? According to licensed psychologist Linda Hatch, PhD, there are four skills that anyone can use to be helpful to someone in a stressful or difficult situation. Hatch states that effective therapy allows
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This mental health blog is regularly updated with new articles focused on recovery, emotional health, leadership, and personal growth. Explore topics that matter to you and discover practical tools to help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
