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Here at Untangled Mind℠, you'll discover my deep passion and ongoing pursuit of rigorous, evidence-based mental health care. Through this blog, I share thoughtful insights, practical strategies, and reflections drawn from the Untangled Mind Pathway℠, my structured, measurement-based framework designed to move beyond subjectivity toward real, trackable progress. I love exploring ideas that elevate standards in therapy and empower both clients and clinicians. Most posts have a companion episode on the podcast, so be sure to check out both.
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5 Brutal Truths About Suffering Well
You can’t become who you’re meant to be without the burn. We live in a world obsessed with avoiding pain. Grief? Numb it. Sadness?...
Piper Harris, LPC
Jun 16, 20252 min read
7 Truths Men Need to Hear About Mental Health & PTSD
June marks both Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month and PTSD Awareness Month . While these campaigns may show up as hashtags or...
Piper Harris, LPC
Jun 9, 20254 min read
When Feedback Feels Unsafe: The Attachment Wounds Behind Resistance
It happens more often than people admit: they walk into therapy or coaching seeking clarity and growth, only to find themselves bristling...
Piper Harris, LPC
Jun 2, 20253 min read
Burnout Before Summer Even Starts? It Might Be Decisional Fatigue
It’s not even officially summer, and I already feel like I’m running on fumes. The past few months have been a whirlwind—balancing client...
Piper Harris, LPC
May 27, 20253 min read
Coaching or Counseling? Why the Lines Are Getting Blurred—and Why That’s a Problem and How I'm the Answer.
There’s a growing crisis in the coaching world—and not enough people are talking about it. Every day, I encounter individuals who come...
Piper Harris, LPC
May 22, 20254 min read
The Power to Pivot: Why Mental Flexibility Is a Strength You Can Build
You cannot control the wind, but you can adjust the sails. Life rarely asks permission before it shifts. A diagnosis. A layoff. A...
Piper Harris, LPC
May 12, 20252 min read
I Use What Works. That’s Why I Now Use EMDR.
Why I Chose to Use EMDR in My Evidence-Based Practice AI created image There’s a moment in therapy that never gets old—when a client...
Piper Harris, LPC
May 3, 20253 min read
The Language Beneath Words: Attunement, Safety, and Connection
Exploring the quiet, powerful ways we heal through presence, resonance, and true attunement. There’s something quietly magical that...
Piper Harris, LPC
Apr 28, 20255 min read
AI-Powered Mental Health: A Therapist’s Perspective on the Promise and Pitfalls
AI Generated Image In recent months, the mental health field has seen a sharp rise in the promotion and integration of AI-powered tools....
Piper Harris, LPC
Apr 21, 20258 min read
The River of Iteration: Moving from Stagnation to Generativity
AI generated image At a recent networking event, the icebreaker question was: What do you fear about death? My answer was immediate: “I...
Piper Harris, LPC
Apr 5, 20253 min read
Use It to Lose It: The Power of Neuroplasticity and the If/Then Trap
You’ve heard the saying “use it or lose it,” but when it comes to your brain, it’s more accurate to say: use it to lose it —lose what...
Piper Harris, LPC
Mar 24, 20253 min read
New Trauma Workbook Released: A Data-Driven Guide to Healing
Healing from trauma isn’t about simply moving on—it’s about untangling the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that keep you stuck. That’s...
Piper Harris, LPC
Mar 18, 20252 min read
Feigning in Therapy: The Unspoken Challenge Therapists Must Address
Image: Britannica Dictionary In the realm of mental health counseling, one of the most overlooked yet critical issues is the presence of...
Piper Harris, LPC
Mar 14, 20256 min read
The Ugly Side of Self-Preservation: When Survival Becomes Deception
AI generated image Self-preservation is a fundamental human instinct, the drive to protect oneself from harm, whether physical, emotional, or psychological. At its core, it ensures survival and can manifest in healthy ways, such as setting boundaries, advocating for oneself, and withdrawing from dangerous situations. But, self-preservation exists on a continuum, ranging from minor adaptations to severe and destructive behaviors. On one end, it appears as simple self-care: avo
Piper Harris, LPC
Mar 10, 20254 min read
Who’s in Your Pool? Boundaries, Trauma, and the People We Let In
AI generated image Imagine your life as a swimming pool. The water represents your personal space, energy, and emotional well-being. Some...
Piper Harris, LPC
Mar 5, 20254 min read
Lessons from the Therapy Room: Lesson 1
Introducing: Lessons from the Therapy Room Therapists don’t just teach—we learn. Every session is a reminder of the power of the mind,...
Piper Harris, LPC
Feb 27, 20252 min read
Who’s in Your Pool? Understanding Boundaries and Relationship Placement
Photo Credit New York Times In life, we interact with countless people—some briefly, others more intimately. But not everyone belongs in...
Piper Harris, LPC
Feb 24, 20255 min read
Avoiding Discomfort Reinforces It: Why First Responders Need Distress Tolerance, Not Avoidance
Photo Credit: Marietta Daily Journal Last week, I attended the funeral of a police officer. First responder funerals are never just about...
Piper Harris, LPC
Feb 17, 20256 min read
Love, Hedonism, and the Illusion of Fulfillment: Rethinking Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day. The holiday of grand gestures, overpriced dinners, and heart-shaped everything. While the idea of celebrating love...
Piper Harris, LPC
Feb 10, 20254 min read
The Four Travelers
The wind howled through the dense forest as four travelers stood at the crossroads, each clutching a worn map with different markings....
Piper Harris, LPC
Feb 5, 20255 min read
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