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                            Alicia Ortega                        
                        
                            
                                Therapist-turned mental health writer                             
                                                    
                        
                            Alicia Ortega is a former marriage and family therapist who now uses her clinical background to craft informative…                        
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                            Arabel Elliott                        
                        
                            
                                Master of Social Work (MSW)                            
                                                    
                        
                            Arabel Elliott is a trained clinical social worker, with 20 years of experience working with children and families.…                        
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                            Calmerry Care Team                        
                        
                            
                                Editorial team                            
                                                    
                        
                            Our Calmerry Care Team is made up of a group of passionate mental health advocates, enthusiasts, writers, editors,…                        
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                            Diamond Marie Thaxton                        
                        
                            
                                LMHC, CASAC, Psy.D., a Clinical Psychotherapist                            
                                                    
                        
                            Diamond Marie Thaxton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in New York State.…                        
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                            Dr. Bibi Shah                        
                        
                            
                                PhD., LMHC                            
                                                    
                        
                            Bibi is a psychologist and psychotherapist who works with children and young adults. Bibi’s expertise is in the…                        
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                            Dr. Dawn Ferrara                        
                        
                            
                                PsyD, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and mental health writer                            
                                                    
                        
                            Dawn Ferrara has spent over 20 years in clinical practice, and now uses her clinical knowledge and experience…                        
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                            Dr. Jenni Jacobsen                        
                        
                            
                                PhD, Licensed Social Worker (LSW), mental health writer                            
                                                    
                        
                            Jenni Jacobsen is a freelance copywriter with a Ph.D. in psychology and a master's degree in social work.…                        
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                            Dr. Mona Kirstein                        
                        
                            
                                Certified holistic coach and consultant                             
                                                    
                        
                            Mona Kirstein, Ph.D., is a certified holistic coach and consultant who empowers ambitious women to cultivate fulfilling, conscious…                        
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                            Hannah Rose                        
                        
                            
                                Copywriter with a clinical background                            
                                                    
                        
                            Hannah Rose is a freelance copywriter with a medical degree. After working as a doctor for several years,…                        
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                            Heythem Naji                        
                        
                            
                                Psychologist and Life Coach                            
                                                    
                        
                            Heythem is a Psychologist and Life Coach who helps people navigate life and improve their well-being. He focuses…                        
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                            Iryna Horkovska                        
                        
                            
                                Special education teacher                            
                                                    
                        
                            Iryna is a passionate content writer and life-long learner with an ongoing curiosity to learn new things. She…                        
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                            Jack Shaw                        
                        
                            
                                Senior writer of the men’s lifestyle publication Modded                            
                                                    
                        
                            With a specialized focus on personal growth, Jack Shaw's articles provide actionable steps and valuable wisdom to ignite…                        
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                            Jenna Jarrold                        
                        
                            
                                M.S., Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)                            
                                                    
                        
                            Jenna is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of…                        
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                            Joanna Cakala                        
                        
                            
                                Multilingual writer                            
                                                    
                        
                            Joanna Cakala is a multilingual writer based in the UK. Combining a degree in Psychology and passion for…                        
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                            Kamil Akbari                        
                        
                            
                                Cybersecurity specialist, software engineer, blog author                            
                                                    
                        
                            Kamil Akbari stands at the crossroads of innovation and cybersecurity. As a cybersecurity specialist, he has contributed to…                        
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                            Kate Dubé                        
                        
                            
                                Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)                            
                                                    
                        
                            Kate Dubé is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and mental health writer trained at UC Berkeley and…                        
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                            Kate Skurat                        
                        
                            
                                Former Clinical Product Manager at Calmerry                            
                                                    
                        
                            Kate has an MD in Health and Medical Psychology. She has worked in the healthcare industry since 2017,…                        
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                            Kim Trauth                        
                        
                            
                                Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)                            
                                                    
                        
                            Kim is a licensed clinical social worker, who has spent the last five years specializing in mental health…                        
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                            Lindsay Renner Schwartz                        
                        
                            
                                Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)                            
                                                    
                        
                            Lindsay Schwartz is a freelance writer with over 20 years of clinical experience. With expertise in a range…                        
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                            Lisa Sugarman                        
                        
                            Founder of The HelpHUB.co, Mental Health Advocate, 3x Suicide Loss Survivor, Trevor Project Crisis Counselor, Storyteller with the…                        
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                            Maria Romaszkan                        
                        
                            
                                She/they | Mental health writer and content strategist                            
                                                    
                        
                            Maria is a neurodivergent writer, content creator and strategist focusing on mental health. She uses her professional expertise…                        
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                            Michael David Adewusi                        
                        
                            
                                Content writer                            
                                                    
                        
                            Michael David Adewusi is a content writer who is passionate about men stories and their struggles with mental…                        
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                            Nancy Mitchell                        
                        
                            
                                Registered nurse                            
                                                    
                        
                            Nancy Mitchell is a registered nurse and contributing writer for Assisted Living. She has over 37 years of…                        
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                            Nikka Caplinger                        
                        
                            
                                Content writer                            
                                                    
                        
                            Nikka is an outdoor enthusiast with a passion for an imperfectly zero-waste and minimalist lifestyle. She enjoys writing…                        
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                            Peyton Fisher                        
                        
                            
                                Master of Social Work (MSW)                             
                                                    
                        
                            Peyton Fisher is a writer and social worker with a special interest in the impact of chronic illness…                        
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                            Ronie Salazar                        
                        
                            
                                Content marketer and mental health enthusiast                              
                                                    
                        
                            Ron is from VEED. He is a passionate content marketer with a wealth of knowledge in the online…                        
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                            Rychel Johnson                        
                        
                            
                                M.S., Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)                            
                                                    
                        
                            Rychel is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Kansas. She owns a private practice, Empower Mental Wellness, specializing…                        
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                            Sahar Rabie                        
                        
                            
                                MD, MSc, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)                            
                                                    
                        
                            Sahar is a family physician from Iran and works as a psychotherapist in Toronto, providing support for those…                        
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                            Sandra Teniente                        
                        
                            
                                Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)                            
                                                    
                        
                            Sandra F. Teniente is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. She earned her undergraduate…                        
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                            Saya Des Marais                        
                        
                            
                                MSW, Therapist-turned-mental health writer                            
                                                    
                        
                            Saya is a clinical social worker/therapist-turned-mental health writer who specializes in making dense (but important!) mental health research…                        
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                            Sophie Bishop                        
                        
                            
                                Medical journalist                            
                                                    
                        
                            Sophie Bishop is a medical journalist who specializes in such topics as anxiety, sleep hygiene, depression and has…                        
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                            Sparklle Rainne                        
                        
                            
                                Psychologist, content writer                            
                                                    
                        
                            Sparklle is a mental health content specialist in Portland, Oregon. They are part of the LGBTQIA+ community and…                        
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                            Tanya Kravchuk                        
                        
                            
                                Mental health copywriter with a psychology and social work background                            
                                                    
                        
                            Tanya is a content writer with a solid background in psychology and social work. As a social worker,…                        
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                            Teliesha Moore                        
                        
                            
                                Behavior Therapist, Child & Teen Neurodiversity Educator                            
                                                    
                        
                            🦋 Meet Teliesha Moore – a Registered Behavior Therapist, Self-Love Advocate, Child & Teen Neurodiversity Educator, and Creative…                        
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                            Tiffany Lovins                        
                        
                            
                                Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)                            
                                                    
                        
                            Tiffany Lovins has been in clinical practice for the last 16 years and has had the opportunity to…                        
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                            Veronica Silver                        
                        
                            
                                Therapist-turned mental health writer                            
                                                    
                        
                            Veronica Silver holds a Master’s degree in Professional Clinical Counseling and has worked in the behavioral healthcare field…                        
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                            Will Morrison                        
                        
                            
                                Digital marketing specialist                            
                                                    
                        
                            Will is a member of the marketing team at CareScribe, an assistive technology company building technology to help…                        
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                            Yozaira León-Santiago                        
                        
                            
                                Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)                            
                                                    
                        
                            Yozaira León-Santiago is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and Puerto Rico with more than 15…                        
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