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Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

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Ashley Ertel, LCSW, is a Nationally Board Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has over a decade of experience specializing in trauma and depression, working primarily with first responders, military personnel, and veterans, and sexual assault survivors.
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Published on: 02 Feb 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • 6 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

The Different Types of Trauma Explained

Published on: 02 Feb 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Feb 02, 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
Trauma is a psychological response to an event or series of events that cause physical, emotional, and/or mental…
Veteran sitting on a bench in camouflage uniform
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Published on: 30 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • 7 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Veteran & Military Mental Health Conditions: What You Need to Know

Published on: 30 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Jan 30, 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
During military service, service members are often exposed to violence, threats to personal safety, and other traumatic events.…
Faceless people scolding discontent black girl
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Published on: 24 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • 7 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

Racial Imposter Syndrome: A Racial Identity Crisis

Published on: 24 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Jan 24, 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
When a person’s internal racial identity doesn’t match what others see, it can lead to a form of…
worried middle aged man sitting in living room
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Published on: 23 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
  • 6 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC

Guilt vs. Shame: What’s the Difference?

Published on: 23 Jan 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
  • Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Jan 23, 2023
Clinically Reviewed by Meaghan Rice PsyD., LPC
Guilt and shame often go hand in hand, but that doesn’t mean they’re the same thing. While guilt…
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Published on: 29 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
  • 6 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 

How to Heal from Emotional Abuse

Published on: 29 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
  • Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Sep 29, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
Even though emotional abuse doesn’t leave you with physical wounds, it can still cause significant damage. Living through…
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Published on: 23 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
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Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

24 Ways to Prevent Burnout

Published on: 23 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Sep 23, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
When life’s demands overburden you and stress in the workplace piles up, it can leave you emotionally and…
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Published on: 31 Aug 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • 8 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

The Root of Anger & What Causes It

Published on: 31 Aug 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Aug 31, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
Anger is a common emotion that everyone experiences at some point or another in life. It’s a useful…
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Published on: 14 Jul 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • 6 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Your Insurance Guide to Using HSA for Therapy

Published on: 14 Jul 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Jul 14, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
A health savings account (HSA) can be a great way to help pay for health care expenses, including…
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Published on: 01 Jun 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • 8 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

How to Achieve Work-Life Balance

Published on: 01 Jun 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Jun 01, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
Americans work an average of 42.5 hours per week, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).…
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Published on: 08 Apr 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • 9 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

How to Identify & Release Repressed Emotions

Published on: 08 Apr 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Apr 08, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
Learning to identify and release repressed emotions can be a complex but extremely rewarding and life-changing process. Holding…

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