by Dr. Carla Smith, LMFT, LCSW Mental Health Awareness Month is in full swing and it’s encouraging to see so many people speaking out about breaking the stigma of mental illness. It’s no secret people who struggle with mental illness often do so in silence or behind closed doors. …

by Katie Woodruff, MAMFT Armchair Expert “…a podcast that celebrates the messiness of being human.” Dax Sheppard is my new hero. With over 10 years of sobriety, high levels of introspection, and killer comedic timing, he is in a unique position to engage celebrity guests in honest and somewhat taboo conversations. His…

By Rachel McCrickard Motivo is seeking to create a new standard in the therapy profession. We reached out to one of our first customers to find out how Motivo is creating an easier path towards licensure. Rachel: How did you hear about Motivo? Craig: After receiving my training and degree…

by Katie Woodruff, MAMFT John Gottman is one of the most influential researchers and purveyors of couple’s therapy. With over 40 years of research on 3,000 couples, he and his team have accomplished the most extensive study ever done on marital stability and divorce prediction. Research done in the “Love…

by Katie Woodruff, MAMFT In a recent conversation with New York Times editor Dean Baquet, Jay-Z gives a major nod to the power of therapy. Interpreting this interview as a scripted drama, the setting is an executive office at the Times building in present day America, the main characters are…

by Dr. Carla Smith, LMFT, LCSW I went. I saw. I saw again… and then again. Audiences can’t get enough of Black Panther and I, for one, am among them. …

By: Rachel McCrickard, LMFT Millions tuned in to the 2018 Grammy Awards this year to to see performances from popular artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. But it was another performer who captivated our attention at Motivo. The musician: Logic. This 27-year-old rapper, singer, songwriter and…