Dr. Michael David Clay

WORD with Dr. Michael David Clay

The definitive clinical WORD in personal growth and development. CONTACT:Michael David Clay, D. Min, MA,thewordhouse@frontier.com

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Dr. Michael David Clay

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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Second Chances: Divorce Recovery. 20.07.2025

What it is to fail is nothing compared to what it is to take failure and turn it to good. Learning how to learn is success no matter the measure. Same applies to divorce as well marriage. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com: or call 304.523.9673.

Emulsify Me! Food additives and Behavioral Health. 13.07.2025

What you might be doing to your body has everything to do with what you also are doing to your mind and mental health. Considering what is either added or removed speaks volumes to not only behavioral and psychological health, but most importantly care. More than ever, what you eat is so much what, as well who you are. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 30...

Sugar Highs and Sweet Dispositions. 06.07.2025

Recent studies have show a correlation between sugar preference and agreeableness. Not quite cause-effect, but surely couldn't hurt. Or could it? Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com: @WORDHouse; TheWORDHouse.com; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Winging It: Psychological Adaptability at its BEST. 29.06.2025

In the TRUEST spirit of adaptability, when in doubt, WING IT. As much for some that's more, and others less, consistent with the status quo, like much of life, ADULTHOOD is entirely as much, a matter of extemporaneously living in the moment. Contact Us; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.9673 (WORD).

Adulthood: Getting There Requires First Knowing Where One is Going! 22.06.2025

If one can't define it, how does one truly know when they've arrived? Defining elements of ADULTHOOD are constantly evolving. Knowing where one wants to end up is a good starting point to getting there. Contact Us; DrMDClay@TeWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Arrested Development: The NEW Grown Up! 15.06.2025

As difficult it seems, try to define Grown Up. Markers have changed so much as to questioning whether or not adulting even exists. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHOUSE; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Struggling with Postpartum Depression. 08.06.2025

For some, the changes associated with childbirth are both daunting and saddening. Postpartum Depression is an unfortunate result. When otherwise, one can't seem to find their way back to themselves, psychological counseling and medications may help. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

WEIGHT Loss and Depression, too! 01.06.2025

The potential behavioral health benefits of current WEIGTH loss and Type 2 Diabetes medications hold promise for helping with other psychological diagnoses and conditions, such as mood, substance use, and other clinical disorders. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse on social media; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

The Magic of Dopamine: Better Mental Health through DRUGS. 25.05.2025

Being that EVERYTHING is a matter of chemistry, Pharmacotherapy can be quite beneficial in the treatment of behavioral health concerns. Just DON'T self-medicate. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Imposter Syndrome and Peter Pan! 18.05.2025

As much a state of mind, growing up is only as difficult as is to say, it's all part of the plan. Live for the moment, and maybe you really NEVER have to really grow up. Don't allow FEAR of the end, steal your joy for the JOURNEY. Contact Us; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304,523,WORD (9673).

Cringe Attack. 11.05.2025

We ALL have had a CRINGE moment where embarrassment and shame crush our already fragile sense of self-worth. Is it US or others rendering one so vulnerable to the CRINGE ATTACK? Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

The Adaptive Psychological Edge of Sentimentality. 04.05.2025

Emotional thinking is not always bad. When it's intuitive, sentimentality helps us form even stronger bonds with those important to us, including our Psychotherapist! Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; @WORDHOUSE; or call 304-523.WORD (9673).

The Psychology of Social Conscience and Justice Sensitivity. 27.04.2025

Justice Sensitivity, as much as everything else human, is of Psychological construct. Part genetics, part sociology, and ALL identity, justice and fairness necessarily must include consideration for others. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORD House, or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Psychological Healing is a Matter of Perspective 20.04.2025

It's ALWAYS about TRUTH and who would know better than YOU! Healing oneself is as much a change in the TRUTH of your life. As you SEE it! Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Working Memory, Artificial Intelligence, and Day Planners. 13.04.2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is great, day planners perhaps even better, but neither comes close to the human brain, when it comes to assisting one navigate life's journey! As tempting as is to permit AI to think for you, it always comes with a certain risk of not thinking for yourself. In the end, no matter the frontload cost, the returns are so much more the long-term better. Contact Us; TheWORD...

The Best Answer to Divorce. 06.04.2025

Is not to EVER get MARRIED! Simply try to be a GOOD person instead. More than marriage or divorce, being a quality person ensures the BEST outcome for ALL. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673)..

Familiarity is ADAPTIVE, until it becomes YOUR CURSE. 30.03.2025

Nothing wrong with the FAMILIAR, except one LOSE the capability to in GROWTH, learn to be DIFFERENT. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; on FB/YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Ghosts and Ghosting. 23.03.2025

Why does GHOSTING hurt so much? Be realistic, the DIFFICULT work is when they don't. Learning how to establish TRUSTING relations is WORK. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; on FB/YouTube @WORDHOUSE; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

The Trouble with Family Secrets. 16.03.2025

When it comes to getting better, DENIAL is itself troubling. Family secrets are no different, Insight is crucial to ADAPTING and fortunately a strength of psychological counseling. Finding the courage to admit one needs help is the first step. Contact Us: TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Redemption Myths and Narcissism 09.03.2025

Everyone deserves a life that ends well, and a confidence that comes from overcoming those things that otherwise would deny them of such. Redemption Myths might be the ANSWER! Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Failing to Learn. 02.03.2025

Learning to Fail is not the same as Failing to Learn. The most important lessons in life always comes back to learning and not FAILING. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com: on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

Perfectionists, GOATS, and EGO Death. 23.02.2025

GOATS are not GOATS, unless that includes being TRUE to themselves. EGO death may not be the total answer, but too much EGO makes it difficult to not FAIL.

Perfectionism and Body Dysmorphia. 16.02.2025

Knowing what one wants is one thing; what one ends with, another. Excellence lies in doing the BEST one can with what otherwise has been given. Perfection only comes when the journey is COMPLETE, as well hopefully finding some measure of CONTENTMENT along the way. Change what one can, accept what one can't, and possess the power of wisdom to recognize the difference. Contact Us; TheWORDHouse.com;...

Motivational Interviewing: Psychological Approach to Changing Lightbulbs! 09.02.2025

So, how many psychotherapists are needed to CHANGE a lightbulb? Only ONE, but the lightbulb has to want to change! Motive is as essential to CHANGE as CHANGE itself, and ONE must want to, as well BELIEVE they can, before any CHANGE is possible. Contact Us; DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304.523.WORD (9673).

TATOOS and Narrative Therapy 02.02.2025

Narrative Therapies have been around from the very beginning. TATOOS therapeutically tell the Story of One's Life. Good and bad, and how ALL rightly fit together. Contact Us: DrMDClay@TheWORDHouse.com; TheWORDHouse.com; on FB and YouTube @WORDHouse; or call 304-523-WORD (9673).

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