Articles by Igor Vasilj, PhD

Dr. Igor Vasilj is a licensed clinical psychologist and a Captain in the United States Army. He currently works as a postdoctoral clinical psychology resident at the Brooke Army Medical Center within the Army Medical Department. Dr. Vasilj holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kentucky. He completed his APA-accredited doctoral internship at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, specializing in providing evidence-based trauma treatments to service members diagnosed with PTSD. Originally born in Eastern Europe, Dr. Vasilj lived in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, and Germany prior to moving to the United States. Dr. Vasilj’s previous clinical experiences include working at a VA Medical Center, a community mental health agency, a nonprofit center for women, children, and families, and a college counseling center. In his spare time, he enjoys weightlifting, playing golf, swimming, and spending quality time with friends and loved ones.

The Pros and Cons of Working at a Community Mental Health Center

The Pros and Cons of Working at a Community Mental Health Center

Psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, and other mental health professionals have the professional flexibility and freedom to work in a number of diverse settings.

Everything ranging from inpatient and outpatient hospitals, Veteran Affairs medical centers, college counseling centers, private practices, and community health centers, among many others.

It is often said that working at a community mental health center (CMHC) can be one of the most difficult and challenging sites for mental health work, and yet it can also be one of the most rewarding experiences.

Should Therapists Encourage Clients to Exercise?

Should Therapists Encourage Clients to Exercise?

Most of us know that physical exercise is beneficial and necessary for attaining and prolonging good physical health. Exercising helps with maintaining and reducing weight and body fat, improving cholesterol, and reducing the chance of developing cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes, among many other physical health benefits.

The question that has come up in recent decades, and one particularly salient for mental health professionals, is whether exercise helps with our mental health as well, and if so, how?