Wendy Rasmussen, PhD

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What Does a Behavioral Therapist Do?

Are you curious about what a behavioral therapist does? Learn about their approach to treating mental health disorders and how they can support clients.

Types of Behavioral Therapy

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How to Get Motivated When Depressed

Discover strategies to stay motivated while dealing with depression. Empower yourself with actionable tips and overcome the challenges of staying motivated.

How Does Therapy Help With Anxiety? Understanding the Methods and Benefits

Does therapy help anxiety? The answer is yes! Discover the power of professional help in overcoming anxiety and finding mental wellness.

What Is Feedback-Informed Care?

Learn about feedback-informed care and how it helps you play an active role in reaching your therapy goals.

What Is Evidence-Based Mental Health Care?

Discover what evidence-based mental health care is and how it helps improve mental health.

How Marriage and Couples Counseling Can Benefit Any Relationship

Learn effective techniques to deepen connection and resolve conflicts. Discover how couples counseling can benefit any relationship.

Understanding Veteran Mental Health Challenges and How to Get Support

Learn about common mental health concerns among veterans and how to support veterans experiencing mental health challenges.

When Does Anxiety Become a Problem? (And How to Get Help)

Learn how to identify when anxiety may become a problem. Occasional anxiety is normal, but when it affects everyday life it may be time to seek help.

Green Flags: What Does Mental Well-being Look Like?

Mental health is part of your overall health. Learn the signs of mental well-being and what you can do to improve it.

Tips for Building a Strong Relationship with Your Therapist

Learn helpful tips for creating a positive relationship with your therapist. A therapeutic alliance is an important aspect of the therapy process.

What Is Psychiatry and How Is It Different From Psychotherapy?

Use this resource as a guide for learning about psychiatry and psychotherapy.

What Does Therapy Look Like?

Wondering what a therapy session and the therapy process looks like? This article will give you an idea of what to expect on your journey.

What's the Difference Between a Psychiatrist and a Therapist (and Other Mental Health Professionals)?

Learn about the differences between a psychiatrist, therapist, and more. This article will help make sense of the many types of mental health professionals

When to Get Help for Anxiety, Depression, or ADHD

Use this resource to know when it might be time to get help for Anxiety, Depression, or ADHD. Understanding what you're feeling is important.

What Is the GAD-7?

In this article, we’ll explain what the GAD-7 is and how your therapist can use it to diagnose anxiety and evaluate your symptoms.

What is the PHQ-9?

The PHQ-9 is a clinical questionnaire (CQ) that stands for ‘Patient Health Questionnaire.’ It helps your therapist screen for symptoms of depression.

Parenting Through An Unfamiliar Back-to-School Season

Here are some tips to navigate anxiety and anxiety-related feelings as your family transitions back to school, whether virtual or in-person.

When Do We Need Self-Care?

Self-care is key to wellness, but it can be difficult to recognize when you need to make time for yourself. Here are a few tips to better help.

During Pregnancy, Don’t Forget Your Mental Health

Pregnancy’s an emotional time. It’s important to know the difference between the regular ups and downs and a serious mental health condition.

When COVID Doesn’t Go Away

Long haulers often experience crushing fatigue, headaches, and brain fog. Learn more about long COVID in this article.

Living with OCD (Obsessive-Complusive Disorder)

There are ways to manage symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Keep reading to learn about living with OCD and coping strategies.

How to Give Up Alcohol: Tips to help you on your journey

With alcohol use disorder (AUD), it can be hard to stop drinking. Keep reading for the benefits of giving up alcohol, as well as tips to succeed.

Managing Post-Pandemic Anxiety

In this article, we’ll share three tips to help you navigate the return to “normal” — whatever that looks like for you.

Am I Depressed?

Everyone feels sad sometimes. But, if you are feeling sadder than usual – maybe even for no apparent reason – how do you know if you’re depressed?

Anxiety Attack vs. Panic Attack. What’s the Difference?

Discover the differences between anxiety and panic attacks. Learn to recognize symptoms, triggers and manage these conditions with our practical tips.

Double Booked: Balancing Family and Work During the Pandemic

Juggling work and family priorities under the same roof has become the new normal. Here are a few tips that will help you strike a balance.

A Fresh Take on Self-Care

This article breaks self-care into four different domains: care for your body, relationships, emotions, and spirit — with tips from some of our therapists.

When Is It Time to Go Back to Therapy?

Learn signs for when it might be time to seek therapy again. This guide discusses common signs and provides tips to help you prioritize your mental health.

Your First Therapy Session FAQ

Going to therapy for the first time can be overwhelming. We hope this FAQ can provide some answers for you.

How to Handle Test Anxiety

Exam anxiety can cause racing thoughts, poor concentration, and nausea. Here are a few of the ways to combat exam anxiety and shift focus toward success.

3 Coping Tools to Prepare Your Child for Back-to-School Season

How can you help your child develop healthy coping habits before they head back to school? Here are a few tips and tricks.

Screening for Anxiety: Improving Outcomes With Early Detection and Treatment

Learn about anxiety screening recommendations that can help increase access to care and improve overall health outcomes.

Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Early adversity has lasting impacts. Learn about the relationship between childhood trauma & its effect on later-life health and well-being.

Best Clinical Practices for Working with Female Veterans

Learn effective clinical practices for working with female veterans. This article covers key insights and strategies to provide the best care possible.

Clinical Integrity: What It Is and Why It Matters to Your Practice

Learn more about clinical integrity and its vital role in providing exceptional care to clients as a mental health professional.

Driving Best-In-Class Care for Veteran Clients and Their Families: Clinical Partnerships at SonderMind

Learn how SonderMind's clinical partnerships are enhancing mental health support for veteran clients and families, driving best-in-class care.

SonderMind Clinical Results: Delivering Effective Care With Evidence-Based Practices

Learn how the research partnership between SonderMind and the University of Denver is helping SonderMind clinicians deliver effective care.

Screening for Anxiety: Improving Health Outcomes With Early Detection and Treatment

Learn about new anxiety screening recommendations that can help increase access to care and improve overall health outcomes

The Kids Are Not OK: Telehealth May Help

Experts say that for some kids, telehealth may be the “entry point” into mental health care.

Measuring Client Improvement: Introducing the Functional Assessment

The Functional Assessment examines how a client perceives their daily functioning and their improvement — or decline — in treatment.

Getting Started: Social Media and Individual Practice

Learn about some of the top considerations for getting started on social media, plus insights from Alison Sheesley, PhD, LPC, a SonderMind provider who gained nearly 30,000 TikTok followers.

Therapists: Mindfulness Is Good for You, Too.

Mindfulness practices have been rigorously studied for decades and practiced for millennia.

Feedback-Informed Care Benefits Therapists and Clients

Feedback-Informed Care (FIC) is an innovative, evidence-based approach to mental health care.

Understanding Clinical Questionnaires (CQs)

Learn the benefits and purposes of using CQs in psychotherapy, and some of the common mental health screenings used by mental health professionals.