by Mark Cagle, LPC | Anxiety, Depression
I’ve been toying with the idea of writing this post for a while, but I haven’t mustered the courage until now. Day after day, week after week, I find myself in awe of my clients. I am astounded by their ability to be vulnerable, to open up themselves, and...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Depression, Men
Let’s start off with some statistics, shall we? 1 in 10- the number of men who experience daily feelings of depression or anxiety. 1 in 3- the number of those men who took medication to address their depression or anxiety. 1 in 4- the number of men who spoke to...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Stress
I met a young girl just the other day, in her mid-teens. She was sweet, strong, all-As, member of the orchestra… On the outside it appeared as though she were living an normal, average life. On the inside, she was being ravaged by thoughts of worthlessness and...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Anxiety, Better Living, Depression, Mindfulness
Over the years, I have met countless people who are convinced that counseling does not work. Either they’ve tried it or know someone who did, and it didn’t work for them. How can this be true when the research says otherwise? The truth is that effective...
by Mark Cagle, LPC | Depression, Myths and Facts
Despite depression being a common issue affecting approximately 14.8 million adults in the US, there are still widely held misconceptions about what depression is. 1. Depression and sadness are one and the same Though persistent sadness is often a symptom of...