Rychel Johnson, M.S., LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

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  • Quality Sleep, Sound Mind: The Influence of Sleep Habits on Your Mental Health

    Quality Sleep, Sound Mind: The Influence of Sleep Habits on Your Mental Health

    You may find yourself scrolling through your phone at night while relaxing in bed or on the couch. Or leaving your TV on to bask in its soothing background noise as you attempt to fall asleep at the end of a long day.  It may seem harmless, but did you know this can overstimulate your […]

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  • 2023: The Year of Progression in Mental Health Crisis Care

    2023: The Year of Progression in Mental Health Crisis Care

    In 2023, unfortunately, the mental health industry has experienced a substantial uptick in need, and current directives have been insufficient. More specifically, crisis care has been severely lacking in recent years.  While the U.S. mental health system is aware of these trends in mental health among its population, we’re ill-equipped, and clinicians are burned out. […]

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  • Memory Loss: Can Depression and Stress Be Culprits?

    Memory Loss: Can Depression and Stress Be Culprits?

    Memory is how your brain stores, retrieves, and makes sense of information. Your memory is crucial because it shapes your identity. It guides you through your daily life. Various factors can affect how your memory functions. You can experience memory loss ranging from mild forgetfulness to severe cognitive impairment. But the elephant in the room […]

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  • 8 Surprising Sleep Health Benefits That Will Make You Want to Sleep

    8 Surprising Sleep Health Benefits That Will Make You Want to Sleep

    With many options for entertainment, sometimes sleeping is the last thing you want to do. Or you might have so many tasks on your to-do list that the only option is to edge further past your bedtime to check these off. Frankly, sometimes sleep is the last thing on our minds when busy. The CDC […]

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  • <strong>The Sleep-Mental Health Connection: How Sleep Impacts Your Mental Well-being</strong>

    The Sleep-Mental Health Connection: How Sleep Impacts Your Mental Well-being

    You may enjoy hitting the snooze button a few times to catch those extra minutes of precious rest. Sleep is essential! And whenever you sleep well at night, you feel rested and ready to start your day. But did you know that sleep is fundamental for optimal mental well-being? Sleep plays a critical role in […]

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