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How is ADHD different from ADD?
We often use the terms ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) interchangeably.
How long does couples counseling take?
Couples therapy, also known as marriage counseling or couples counseling, is an approach to therapy that helps couples improve their communication patterns, resolve issues and conflicts, and strengthen their overall relationship.
Differences between Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health disorders. While they can coexist, they are very different.
Benefits of EMDR Therapy
EMDR is a type of psychotherapy that has been shown to be highly effective in treating trauma, anxiety, and other psychological conditions.
June 2023 – Updates
As mental health awareness month comes to a close, BATT would like to highlight Glenn Close and her charity "Bring Change to Mind" for a Breaking...
Can meditation help with depression?
Meditation has been used for centuries to promote well-being … mental, emotional, and physical. More recently, meditation is being used as a tool to treat depression.
Couples counseling is an exciting and evolving form of therapy
Counseling is an evolving field and that certainly holds true for couples counseling. New approaches, techniques, and technologies have emerged that...
Different types of ADHD
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults.
Just what is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful therapeutic approach that has literally revolutionized the treatment of trauma.
Tips for Dealing with Child Anger
DON’T TAKE IT PERSONALLY Dealing with anger is a learned response that each child must address in his development. Parents are often used by...
How Do I Know My Kid Needs Therapy?
Hi! My name is Angelica Bellman, and I am a Child Behavior Therapist serving Birmingham and surrounding areas from Birmingham Anxiety and Trauma...
Underneath the Anger
My name is Angelica Bellman, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor at Birmingham Anxiety and Trauma Therapy. For the last seven years, I have...
Why is college so stressful?
It’s supposed to be fun, isn’t it? Learning and hanging out with friends. That little nirvana between high school and the real world. Truth is that...
Why Some People Have More Extreme Emotional Reactions
Being emotional is a part of life. And even though emotions are a natural part of being human they sometimes get in the way of having a healthy and...
Teletherapy for mental health care showing many benefits
Organizations across America have been researching the matter and, at this time, we can confidently share that, when it comes to mental health matters, telehealth – or teletherapy – has been providing many types of patient benefits.
How to speak with your parents about seeking therapy
As we age, we experience increasing loss, additional health issues, and changes in life that can lead to sadness, worry, and depression. If you have...
You’ve heard of Beat Boxing … but how about Box Breathing?
Anger is a natural emotion. All of us get angry sometimes, and that’s nothing to be ashamed of. However, anger can sometimes lead us to react in...
January 2023 – Updates
Do you have Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance and seeking therapy services? BATT would love to check your benefits and help you get started! ***** On...
What the heck is a quarterlife crisis?
More than ever before teens, 20-year olds, and 30-year olds are feeling frazzled, anxious, and overwhelmed. The search for oneself is becoming more...
Imagining a Better Life
Our lives are filled with a series of events; one after another. Blissful events, tragic events, and everything in between. When those tragic...
Meditation for those that ‘just can’t meditate’
We all know that one person – and perhaps it’s you! – that “just can’t meditate.” “I’ve tried it and can’t do it.” “I can’t sit still.” “It’s not for me.”
Covid depression – The ‘what’, ‘why’, and ‘what to do’.
By now, we’ve all heard that COVID-19 has had a massive effect on the population’s mental health. “In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic,...
New Mental Health Hotline – 988
An exciting new-and-improved national mental health emergency hotline is now live across the U.S. What is it? 988 is the new Mental Health Hotline...
Anxiety – When To Seek Help
Anxiety. We all have it from time to time. And, according to the ADAA, anxiety is the most common mental illness in America. But when is it time to...
Looking for the Best Birmingham Therapist?
Tips to Help Find the Best Birmingham Therapist \When you are looking for mental health care, you don’t want to settle for just anyone. It’s...
Stress Related Anxiety
What is the difference between stress and anxiety? There is a fine line between stress and anxiety. Both are emotional responses; however, stress...
Relationship Counseling
Relationship counseling assists couples in joint sessions as well as individually in order to gain a better understanding of each other. We provide...
Couples Communication Exercises to Help Couples Stop Fighting
Conflict is inevitable in all relationships. Communication covers every possible way we interact. Effective communication is essential to a good...
Offering Experienced PTSD Counseling
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a mental health disorder caused by a traumatic event. Many people think that PTSD counseling for veterans...
The Benefits of Premarital Counseling
Imagine preparing for marriage like you would when packing for vacation. You want to make sure you have every single item necessary for the trip...
Your Mental Health & Menopause
Some women welcome menopause as it marks the end of their monthly cycles. For others, especially those with an early onset of menopause, it comes as...
Blended Family Counseling
Relationships of any kind aren’t easy. However, bringing children from two different families under the same roof brings a multitude of differences...
Women’s Issues Therapy
Women are more inclined to talk to their friends and spouse about things that are affecting their day-to-day. However, that’s not always enough....
The Many Aspects of Marital Counseling
Many people think that your relationship has to be on the brink of collapse before you should seek marriage counseling in Birmingham, AL. The...
Learning Healthy Coping Mechanisms
In our last blog, we defined what a coping mechanism is and discussed unhealthy ones. You can read the first blog here. Today we will share with you...
Why You May Want an African American Therapist
Being an African American in today’s America is different, and many would say, more difficult, than it has ever been. Racial issues differ from the...
Counseling Services Help You Cope
Life is full of stressful circumstances. Most people attribute depression, stress and anxiety with something bad like losing a job, going through...
Tips on Choosing the Best Psychologist in Birmingham
You’ve taken the first step and decided to seek counseling. Now what? With so many therapists to choose from, finding the best psychologist in...
Do You Want a Female or Male Therapist?
Sometimes we know that we want one gender therapist or the other. For example, if you were a woman with an abusive spouse, you may naturally feel...
In Person Vs. Video Counseling
In our ever-changing world, we see more and more options becoming available in all aspects of life. You can meet with virtually anyone over a...