Melissa Dowd, MS, LMFT | Source | Therapy Lead at PlushCare
Melissa Dowd, MS, LMFT
Melissa is a Therapy Lead at PlushCare. PlushCare is helping people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. She received her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University. She has experience with a wide range of clients, including LGBTQ+ clients. She provides therapy under the model that one size does not fit all. She has expertise in CBT, psychodynamic techniques, mindfulness techniques, and others. She loves to volunteer with endangered wild animals and spend time in nature.
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Fitness influencers say mental health as important as physical health
Fitness influencers share their fitness routines and physiques online – and in the process, open themselves up to hateful comments.
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It’s also important to remember that wellness is based on both physical and mental health and the two are interconnected. For example, if a fitness influencer is suffering from depression, they might start missing workouts or engage in emotional or disordered eating behaviors.
