Therapy does not happen in a vacuum. Clients bring their full lives into the therapy room, including the stress, fear, and exhaustion shaped by the systems they navigate every day. Mental health is influenced by access to healthcare, housing stability, workplace protections, and social conditions that cannot be separated from emotional well-being. This article explores why therapy has always been connected to the world we live in and why acknowledging that reality is not onl

Your child can be doing well at school and still be struggling emotionally or socially. This post breaks down common signs your child may need therapy, even if concerns do not show up in the classroom.

High-functioning anxiety often looks like success on the outside and constant pressure on the inside. If you’re productive, reliable, and high-achieving but still feel overwhelmed or on edge, this post breaks down what high-functioning anxiety looks like and how therapy can help.

You don’t have to be falling apart to benefit from therapy. Many people start therapy not because they’re in crisis, but because they’re exhausted from holding everything together. If you’re functioning on the outside but overwhelmed on the inside, therapy can help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and stop living in constant survival mode.

Wondering if CareFirst insurance covers online therapy in Maryland? Many CareFirst plans do include virtual therapy with licensed providers. This guide explains what’s typically covered, what to check in your plan, and how to get started with online therapy in Maryland.

Dominique Thornton, MS, LCPC, founder of Flow Therapy, has been named a 2025 Leading Women Honoree by The Daily Record. This award celebrates Maryland women under 40 for outstanding leadership and community impact. Thornton will be recognized at the Baltimore Museum of Art on August 20, 2025, alongside a powerful group of changemakers.

Kids today form deep emotional connections through gaming avatars. When disrespect, harassment, or inappropriate in-game interactions happen, the emotional impact is real. This blog explores trends like jumping, stalking, and forced intimacy—breaking down how digital drama affects mental health and how parents can support their children in navigating online conflict safely.

Maryland has officially recognized May 3rd as Mental Self-Care Day—a statewide initiative created to shift the focus from crisis intervention to everyday emotional wellness. Signed into proclamation by Governor Wes Moore and proposed by Dominique Thornton, MS, LCPC, this day acknowledges the power of proactive mental health practices. Marylanders are encouraged to celebrate in their own way and share their practices online using #MentalSelfCareDay and #MarylandCares.

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