Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Contributing Writer

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC, is an Atlanta-based journalist, licensed psychotherapist, and Ayurvedic health coach, creator of the body-positive wellness company Bettie Page Fitness, and author of 2 books – The Little Book of Bettie: Taking a Page from the Queen of Pinups and Bettie Page: The Lost Years. She holds a BS in psychology from Georgia State University and an MA in counseling psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. Tori has also managed a medical practice and was instrumental in developing Georgia’s multispecialty telemedicine program. Photograph courtesy of Brooklyn Brat Images.

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Expert Roundtable: Updates in Postpartum Depression Treatment

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

April 6, 2022

While antidepressants and psychotherapy have helped many women with postpartum depression (PPD), established pharmacologic approaches for MDD do not target the proposed mechanisms of PPD, and studies have shown that a substantial number of patients with PPD do not achieve remission with antidepressants. We interviewed 3 experts on the subject.

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Update on Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: Clinician Perspectives

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

September 24, 2021

Compared with nonpharmacologic approaches, research consistently supports the benefits of medication for opioid use disorder, including fewer deaths, higher rates of sustained recovery, and greater cost-effectiveness.

Choosing not to get Vaccine for Coronavirus

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COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: Public and Expert Viewpoints

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

May 5, 2021

With many Americans awaiting to be vaccinated, while others indicating they are unlikely to get the jab, we spoke with 2 experts for their perspectives regarding this controversial topic.