Mindful Psychology Associates

04/08/2025

Now accepting new members for our next round of the Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) skills training class! This class is perfect if you struggle with overcontrol, please contact Michelle directly for more information.

02/19/2025

New on our blog! You've probably heard about Better Help or other platforms to start individual therapy, but many don't know much beyond hearing commercials...we discuss several reasons why when trying to find a therapist, focusing your search on a solo or small group practice is your best bet

Looking for a Therapist? Support Small Practices! A local therapist in a solo or small group practice is a much better option.

01/13/2025

MPA Founder Jennifer Panning PsyD is interviewed in this Q and A by Inae Oh about the new surgeon general’s recommendation for alcohol to have a warning label due to its correlation with certain types of cancer.

Short answer is no you don’t have to feel anxious or guilty about occasional alcohol use!

They also discuss when alcohol use can become problematic, the impact of chronic stress on the body, when guilt can serve as a helpful signal, how living in this uncertain sociopolitical climate contributes to needing outlets, and some coping strategies for all of us!

A clinical psychologist on how to process the surgeon general's warning against alcohol in a time of peak anxiety.

12/04/2024

Coping with Interpersonal Trauma group starting in January! We are still accepting new members for this group which will provide helpful information, support, and skills

11/21/2024

Are you stressed about the holiday season with your family? If so, you’re not alone and we’ve gathered some practical tips if you’re feeling overwhelmed about this year’s family gatherings.

And of course our therapists are here to help, please contact us if you’re wanting to schedule a session!

11/15/2024

Mindful Psychology Associates was a proud table sponsor for the Finding Freedom Gala last week! The gala was sponsored by the Kirsten Haglund Foundation which provides awareness about eating disorders and eating disorder treatment scholarships! We had a wonderful time connecting with fellow eating disorder professionals

11/13/2024

MPA Founder Jennifer Panning PsyD was interviewed on NPR last week about how to cope with post-election stress. If you are still struggling, know this is normal and please take care of yourself

Listen to the whole show at https://youtu.be/mTEK4kA6Lb4?si=zZ-8LYfgaowfrspS

10/24/2024

Stressed about the upcoming presidential election? You're not alone...if you are struggling with anxiety right now around the election, it will be important in the next few weeks to practice some skills to help regulate your nervous system and experience some calm. We are here to help!

09/13/2024

Adolescent mental health is an ongoing issue with mental health of our teens at very low levels--depression, anxiety, and eating disorder concerns being very common amongst teens.

MPA Founder Jennifer Panning PsyD discusses a recently published study which found that teen girls' brains were more negatively impacted than teen boys by the pandemic and her thoughts about why this may have happened.

If you are a teen or have a teen who is struggling, we can help! Several of our teen therapists have current openings....please visit our website for more information and easy scheduling.

09/12/2024

We are excited to have our third training year underway! Danielle and Iman are both PsyD students who will be at MPA through July 2025…they are accepting new clients with BCBS PPO and also have openings for low fee therapy for those without insurance or who need a lower rate to access therapy.

Welcome Danielle and Iman!

09/06/2024

As parents we have a responsibility to care for our children and that includes addressing any mental health concerns, especially if your child is requesting mental health support because of noticing their own symptoms.

In the aftermath of yet another school sho*ting, it has come out that this troubled teen requested mental health assistance and adults in his life did not address this.

It is heartbreaking to know this student was not given the help he requested.

As a mental health professional, I will not stay silent in discussing the importance of breaking through stigma and false beliefs about mental health…and as a parent you may not know what to do if your child is struggling but there are many resources available for assistance.

Like any complex situation there is not one problem nor one solution, but listening to our kids and providing resources is crucial.

The ongoing ripple effect of trauma to our kids, ourselves, and our communities is real…please take care of yourself and your kids when faced with awful tragedies like this one

09/06/2024

Link to full podcast episode!

Starting a therapy practice comes with its own set of challenges. Expanding from a solo to a group practice adds a whole new layer of complexity. Dr. Jennifer