by Christine Lawler LMFT | Mar 31, 2026
Obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD) can feel like a constant loop of unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors, an exhausting cycle that traditional treatments don’t fully break for millions of people. Cognitive‑behavioral therapy (particularly exposure and response prevention) and medications like SSRIs help many, but research suggests that about 40–60% of people with OCD don’t get adequate relief from these options alone. This gap has sparked interest in alternative approaches, including an unexpected contender: psychedelics.
Keep reading to learn more.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Feb 12, 2026
MDMA therapy has been getting a lot of attention in recent years, especially in conversations around trauma, PTSD, and healing experiences that go beyond traditional talk therapy. If you’ve found yourself curious, hopeful, or even a little skeptical, you’re not alone. At the same time, there’s a lot of confusion. Is MDMA therapy the same thing as ecstasy? Is it legal? Is it something you can do now? And why are so many clinicians and researchers taking it seriously?
This article is meant to answer those questions. While MDMA-assisted therapy is not currently legal or offered in Nevada, understanding what it is and what it isn’t can help you make informed, grounded decisions about your mental health and therapeutic options.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Aug 29, 2025
When most people hear “ketamine,” they think of two things: a powerful anesthetic used in hospitals or a party drug. But in recent years, researchers have been uncovering something new. In the right setting, ketamine may actually help people break free from many mental health struggles- including addiction.
That might sound surprising, but the trials are starting to back it up. The world is putting the taboo aside and realizing that drugs like ketamine have the potential to change lives. Let’s look at what the research says, how it seems to work, and what it could mean for people looking for real change.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Jun 30, 2025
If you’ve been exploring options to treat your mental health, you may have heard about ketamine infusion therapy. Once known primarily as an anesthetic or, less flatteringly, as a party drug, ketamine is now making waves in the mental health field- and for good reason. The research shows that ketamine can be an incredibly useful tool for those suffering within the confines of their own mind.
So, what exactly is ketamine infusion therapy? How does it work? Is it safe? And could it actually help you where other treatments have failed? Let’s dig into the facts.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Apr 30, 2025
Alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), affects millions of people worldwide. It can devastate physical health, relationships, and a persons overall quality of life. While traditional treatments such as therapy, support groups, and medication have helped many, relapse rates remain high. In recent years, a new and promising approach has emerged: ketamine-assisted therapy.
Originally developed as an anesthetic, ketamine is gaining attention for its transformative effects on mood, cognition, and addiction. When used in a controlled, therapeutic setting, ketamine may help those struggling with alcoholism break free from the cycle of addiction and find long term recovery.
Keep reading to learn more about ketamine therapy for alcoholism.
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