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As 2026 begins, I've been pondering something significant. As a military spouse who recently completed a PCS, we've been in our new location for about six months, and every Friday, I find myself asking, "When will I find a community?" Although my experience is personal, it resonates with my clients, colleagues, and friends who also lead the military lifestyle. As a therapist, research clearly shows that having a community leads to less depression, anxiety, and other emotions

I recently posted on Instagram (@kohlertherapy) about Emetophobia, and it motivated me to discuss the fear of vomiting further, emphasizing the crucial point that it is treatable. You might think that no one enjoys vomiting, but emetophobia goes beyond that. Many individuals find it so challenging that it affects their daily lives and becomes an incessant thought loop. It can manifest as: Fear of vomiting in a public space Timing events around meals Avoiding foods Checking da

As therapist providing OCD therapy, I at times find myself getting the call that lines up with PANS/PANDAS. A sudden onset of symptoms in a young child where parents will commonly say, "I put them to bed one kid, and they woke up a different kid." I wanted to create a post to support awareness and provide resources for those impacted. What are PANS and PANDAS? PANS and PANDAS are related but distinct syndromes that refer to a sudden onset  of neuropsychiatric symptoms in chil

Every so often a new client comes to me with the statement, "I think OCD is attacking my eating." Yes, you are right. OCD and Eating...

As an ERP therapist, I observe others' reactions when I mention the term "exposure." Some people display facial expressions that convey...

Over the past few months I have heard from my clients they are using ChatGPT more and more to support them in coping with several...