by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 16, 2025 | Philosophy for Therapists, Psychotherapy Biographies: Historical Figures in the History of Psychology
The landscape of mental health is undergoing a quiet revolution that is moving us away from the chemical imbalance theories of the twentieth century and toward a profound new understanding of the physics of sentience. For years we have treated the mind as a flawed...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 7, 2025 | Alabama Local History
Most Birmingham residents have driven past Vulcan a thousand times. He is the Iron Man standing sentinel over our city from Red Mountain, his massive silhouette visible from highways and neighborhoods across Jefferson County. But ask the average Birminghamian about...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Dec 7, 2025 | Alabama Local History
Drive through Mountain Brook on any given afternoon and you’ll see what appears to be the American Dream made manifest: Tudor Revival mansions nestled among ancient oaks, winding roads that preserve the natural topography, and children walking to schools that...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Nov 4, 2025 | Brainspotting in Alabama: Revolutionary Trauma Therapy for Deep Healing, Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Mental Health and Trauma Therapy in Alabama, Psychology, Psychology Topics and Articles, Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques for Therapists, Therapy and Crisis Intervention for College Students in Alabama, Therapy for Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness, Therapy Resources for Alabama, Trauma Treatment in Alabama
The search queries tell a story. “Therapist Birmingham one session.” “Single session therapy Alabama.” “Quick therapy near me.” As a clinical director at Taproot Therapy Collective in Birmingham, I see these searches increasing...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 12, 2025 | Lifespan integration in Alabama, Psychology Topics and Articles, Somatic Experiencing In Alabama, Understanding Neurodivergence and Neurodiversity in Therapy
Lifespan Integration Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide to Timeline-Based Healing An in-depth exploration of Lifespan Integration therapy, its principles, protocols, and effectiveness for trauma healing. What is Lifespan Integration Therapy? Lifespan Integration (LI) is...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 14, 2025 | Executive and Physician Burnout, Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama, Mental Health and Trauma Therapy in Alabama
An Interview with Dr. Madeline Eckenrode The U.S. healthcare system is broken in many ways, leaving millions of Americans un- or under-insured and unable to access the care they need. This is especially true in states like Alabama that have not expanded Medicaid...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 17, 2024 | Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama
The Role of Neuromodulation in Treating Anxiety Disorders in Hoover, Birmingham Anxiety disorders affect countless individuals in Hoover and Birmingham, Alabama. While traditional treatments can be effective, innovative clinics like Taproot Therapy Collective are...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 17, 2024 | Mental Health and Psychotherapy Resources in Alabama
How qEEG Brain Mapping and Neurostimulation are Changing the Game What is qEEG Brain Mapping Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects countless children and adults in Hoover and Birmingham, Alabama. While traditional treatments have been the norm,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 17, 2024 | Therapy Resources for Alabama, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
Quantitative Electroencephalography (qEEG) brain mapping and neurostimulation are transforming the mental health landscape in Hoover and Birmingham, Alabama. These cutting-edge techniques, offered by innovative clinics like Taproot Therapy Collective, provide new...
