by Mayrena Guerrero LMHC | May 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
The mental health care system in Massachusetts is struggling. Here are the main problems I can identify with it at this time. 1. Outpatient mental health is primary health care, but it is not being treated as such. If everyone had access to culturally competent,...
by Mayrena Guerrero LMHC | Jan 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
This Valentine’s Day, we’re reminded of a quote by the late Dr. Maya Angelou. “If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” You may interpret that in whatever way you wish, but we like to think that Dr. Angelou is reminding us...
by Mayrena Guerrero LMHC | Jan 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
You might have heard the term “cognitive behavioral therapy” before and wondered what it meant. Simply put, it’s one of the most important tools in a therapist’s arsenal to treat things like anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, and many other concerns. However, CBT is a...
by Mayrena Guerrero LMHC | Dec 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Entrevista y artículo de New Hampshire Public Radio | Maria Aguirre A pesar de las decoraciones, los villancicos y un banquete, hay alguien en la reunion navideña que no tiene ganas de compartir, cantar o intercambiar regalos. Quizás, esa persona eres tú, quien...
by Mayrena Guerrero LMHC | Dec 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
To put it simply, first-generation immigrants are the children of parents that were born outside of the country they are currently settled. First-generation folks face unique challenges in their life, whether they are school-aged, college-aged, or currently in the...
by Mayrena Guerrero LMHC | Sep 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Do you or someone you know identify as transgender, non-binary, or gender-expansive? Are you questioning your gender identity? You are not alone. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation has estimated that there are over two million transgender people across the...
