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Wendy Rasmussen, PhD

Wendy Rasmussen is a licensed clinical psychologist, and Director of Clinical Engagement at SonderMind. As an avid experience-seeker, she is often in the water or on her bike in her free time.

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What is the PHQ-9?

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Clinical Questionnaires: Helping You Get Better, Faster

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During Pregnancy, Don’t Forget Your Mental Health

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Giving Up Alcohol: Tips to help you on your journey

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Online Vs. In-Person Therapy: What's Best For Me?

Video Telehealth has offered a growing number of licensed therapists and their clients a way to meet safely during the pandemic. Should they ever go back?

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?

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

The terms ‘anxiety attack’ and ‘panic attack’ are often interchanged. Knowing the symptoms and differences can make them easier to recognize and manage.

How To Tell If Therapy Is Working for You

Setting goals is one way to track personal growth in therapy. In this article, we’ll share several other ways to measure progress over time.

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A Fresh Take on Self-Care

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When Is It Time to Go Back to Therapy?

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Handling Exam Anxiety

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