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Clinical Reviewer

France Dutra

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

About France

France holds a Master of Arts in Social and Behavioral Science and is a Washington State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. She brings deep clinical expertise to her work, particularly in the treatment of eating disorders and their complex intersections with trauma and mood.

Her clinical areas of focus include general mental health disorders, trauma, and eating disorders — including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), France meets the highest standard of professional training in this field.

France reviews articles for A Place of HOPE to ensure that readers receive information that is accurate, compassionate, and clinically sound.

Articles by France (50)

General Mental Health 14 min read

How to Lower Cortisol: Evidence-Based Ways to Reduce Stress Hormones

You can lower cortisol through consistent, evidence-based practices: regular physical activity, quality sleep, deep breathing, mindfulness, strong social connections, and…

Ann McMurray · April 20, 2026
Mindfulness 9 min read

Panic Attack Hangover: What It Is and How to Recover Faster

A panic attack hangover is the lingering exhaustion and physical discomfort experienced after a panic episode ends. During an attack,…

Ann McMurray · January 29, 2026
Whole Person Care 13 min read

PHP vs Residential Treatment

Residential treatment provides 24-hour supervised care in a live-in facility, typically for 30–90 days. PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) offers hospital-level…

Ann McMurray · January 15, 2026
Mindfulness 14 min read

How to Have Self-Control

Self-control is not the same as willpower. Willpower asks you to overpower an impulse through force of will. Self-control is…

Ann McMurray · January 15, 2026
General Mental Health 11 min read

Is a Partial Hospitalization Program Right for You?

A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is right when symptoms are too severe for weekly outpatient therapy but don’t require round-the-clock…

Ann McMurray · January 15, 2026
General Mental Health 10 min read

How Structured Daily Routines Improve Energy and Mood

Structured daily routines improve energy and stabilize mood by aligning your body’s natural circadian rhythms, reducing the mental drain of…

Ann McMurray · January 15, 2026
Mindfulness 6 min read

Patience Is a Virtue You Can Learn

This article explores patience is a virtue you can learn and what it means for your mental health and overall…

Ann McMurray · December 29, 2025
Relationships 5 min read

Emotionally Unavailable

This article explores emotionally unavailable and what it means for your mental health and overall wellbeing.

Ann McMurray · November 13, 2025
Anxiety 12 min read

Panic Attack Vs Stroke How to Tell the Difference and When to Seek Help

This article explores panic attack vs stroke how to tell the difference and when to seek help and what it…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · September 16, 2025
Anxiety 6 min read

What Being Overstimulated Means

This article explores what being overstimulated means and what it means for your mental health and overall wellbeing.

Dr. Gregory Jantz · September 16, 2025
Anxiety 12 min read

How to Stop Derealization a Comprehensive Guide to Reconnecting with Reality

This article explores how to stop derealization a comprehensive guide to reconnecting with reality and what it means for your…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · September 9, 2025
Stress 12 min read

Can Stress Cause Swollen Lymph Nodes Understanding the Mind Body Connection

This article explores can stress cause swollen lymph nodes understanding the mind body connection and what it means for your…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · August 18, 2025
Relationships 8 min read

The Silent Treatment When Silence Becomes Emotional Abuse

This article explores the silent treatment when silence becomes emotional abuse and what it means for your mental health and…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · June 23, 2025
Anxiety 12 min read

Driving Anxiety Understanding Fear Behind the Wheel and Practical Steps to Overcome It

This article explores driving anxiety understanding fear behind the wheel and practical steps to overcome it and what it means…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · June 16, 2025
Anxiety 12 min read

Weird Physical Symptoms of Anxiety What Your Body Is Really Telling You

This article explores weird physical symptoms of anxiety what your body is really telling you and what it means for…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · June 16, 2025
Stress 12 min read

The Importance of Stress Management Your Complete Guide to Living Well

This article explores the importance of stress management your complete guide to living well and what it means for your…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · June 9, 2025
General Mental Health 12 min read

Projection As a Defense Mechanism Understanding How We Attribute Our Unwanted Feelings to Others

This article explores projection as a defense mechanism understanding how we attribute our unwanted feelings to others and what it…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · June 4, 2025
General Mental Health 12 min read

Denial As a Defense Mechanism Understanding Its Impact on Mental Health and Relationships

This article explores denial as a defense mechanism understanding its impact on mental health and relationships and what it means…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · June 4, 2025
General Mental Health 12 min read

Repression As a Defense Mechanism Understanding Its Impact on Mental Health

This article explores repression as a defense mechanism understanding its impact on mental health and what it means for your…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · June 4, 2025
General Mental Health 6 min read

A Guide to Eating Disorder Recovery

This article explores a guide to eating disorder recovery and what it means for your mental health and overall wellbeing.

Dr. Gregory Jantz · April 25, 2025
Anxiety 6 min read

What Role Does Breathwork Play in Anxiety

This article explores what role does breathwork play in anxiety and what it means for your mental health and overall…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · April 1, 2025
Mindfulness 6 min read

How Journaling Can Help with Grief and Loss

This article explores how journaling can help with grief and loss and what it means for your mental health and…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · March 17, 2025
General Mental Health 12 min read

The Impact of Urbanization on Mental Health Finding Peace in the Concrete Jungle

This article explores the impact of urbanization on mental health finding peace in the concrete jungle and what it means…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · March 10, 2025
General Mental Health 12 min read

Unlocking Creativity for Mental Well Being Beyond Art Therapy

This article explores unlocking creativity for mental well being beyond art therapy and what it means for your mental health…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · March 10, 2025
General Mental Health 8 min read

Lanugo in Anorexia Causes Implications and Recovery

This article explores lanugo in anorexia causes implications and recovery and what it means for your mental health and overall…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · March 10, 2025
Whole Person Care 8 min read

Premera Mental Health Coverage What You Need to Know

This article explores premera mental health coverage what you need to know and what it means for your mental health…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · February 26, 2025
Sleep 12 min read

Fighting Fatigue Strategies to Boost Mental and Physical Energy

This article explores fighting fatigue strategies to boost mental and physical energy and what it means for your mental health…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · February 26, 2025
Relationships 12 min read

Integrating Mindfulness Into Family Life Strategies for Collective Well Being

This article explores integrating mindfulness into family life strategies for collective well being and what it means for your mental…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · February 26, 2025
Relationships 12 min read

Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Workplace Tips for Executives

This article explores destigmatizing mental health in the workplace tips for executives and what it means for your mental health…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · February 19, 2025
General Mental Health 8 min read

Cultivating Emotional Intelligence for Greater Mental Health

This article explores cultivating emotional intelligence for greater mental health and what it means for your mental health and overall…

Dr. Gregory Jantz · February 19, 2025
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