Behavioral Health Clinic

  With only a handful of episodes left of Amazon Prime’s The Boys (series finale airing May 20th, 2026),  BHC  thought it would be a great idea to look into someone whose character has shifted greatly over the years. From being the show’s first antagonist to possibly earning redemption, A-Train’s development is an interesting plotline to watch. This complex character has had people on the edge of their seats for five seasons now and we want to look into what his treatment would look like, should he ever want to come to therapy. Spoilers ahead. We first meet A-Train after he completely demolishes protagonist Hughie Campbell’s girlfriend, using his super speed to annihilate her body. The superhero company who employs A-Train, Vought, offers a $45k settlement to Hughie. Before he can decide whether to accept the deal or not, a man named William Butcher shows up and recruits Hughie to join a team that is dedicated to killing superheroes. Butcher presents Hughie with a video o...

  Introduction There are moments in clinical work where something important is clearly happening — but it doesn’t organize into something that can be easily accessed, articulated, or meaningfully changed. Insight may be present. The therapeutic relationship may be established. The work may be active. And still, the response persists. These moments don’t reflect a limitation of any single modality. They point to something more specific: t hat certain aspects of experience can remain difficult to access, organize, and work with in real time — particularly through verbal processing alone. This blog begins from that shared clinical reality. It explores how  psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy  — a structured therapeutic process that uses carefully supported altered states of consciousness to deepen clinical work — may offer another way of engaging these moments. Importantly, this refers to therapy that includes preparation, a guided medicine session, and integration — not simply th...

  With season 3 of Euphoria currently underway, BHC decided now would be the right time to analyze one of the show’s most polarizing characters: Cassie Howard. Starting as a good but troubled young woman and turning into what many would call a “mean girl”, her character evolution is fascinating to watch. Some characters on the show grow and change throughout their run and Cassie is no different. What separates her from the rest of the cast is that her development seems to be taking her down an antagonistic path, rather than growing for the better or earning some sort of redemption. For the purposes of this post, we will be analyzing her character arc and seeing what could be worked on if she went to therapy and what her treatment plan might involve. Cassie starts season 1 as friends to Maddy Perez, Barbara Brookes (BB), Kat Hernandez, and (to a lesser extent) Rue Bennett. She has a crush on Chris McKay and this forms the start of her arc. She struggles to navigate her relationship ...

  Summer can be both liberating and overwhelming to the nervous system. Longer days, changes in routine, heat sensitivity, and increased social expectations can all impact emotional regulation. Outdoor, experiential coping strategies can help support the nervous system for many, while somatic, experiential, and nature-integrated activities can support overall mental health and well-being. With summer in full swing, we can explore and practice new coping strategies for emotional regulation. Even brief exposure to nature has been researched and shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. If there isn’t time for a long hike or deep wilderness immersion, a short walk with the pups will do. Walking with dogs or other pets can support co-regulation and encourage regular movement, even when motivation is low. Pet inclusion can increase oxytocin and bonding while reducing stress response. Simply observing a dog’s sensory engagement in what they are smelling and exploring can help s...