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Six Places to Do Your Teletherapy Appointment If You Aren’t at Home
With teletherapy, sessions can happen virtually anywhere you feel safe and comfortable. But what if you're not at home and still need a private space for your teletherapy appointment? Don’t worry—there are plenty of options.
10 Reasons Celebrities, Athletes, Executives, And Other High-Profile Professionals Come To Therapy
What do celebrities, athletes, and billionaires talk about in therapy? Without breaking anyone's confidentiality, we can confidently answer this question. High profile professionals often face intense pressure that can impact their mental health. Here are some common issues they bring into personal therapy.
Should I See A Therapist or Coach? Picking the Right Help
Therapy has been around for a while, but people have mixed experiences. The recent boom of the coaching industry has created an attractive alternative. But how do you know when you should see a therapist instead of a coach?
More Problems with Therapy Apps: Another Close Look
You've probably seen a ton of ads for these venture-capital backed companies. They're convenient and affordable. However, there are significant issues associated with these platforms that often go unnoticed. We've explored some of the obvious ones in a previous article, but more have come to light. It's always best to look under the surface at what's actually going on and how it impacts the care you're receiving.
Reasons People Have A Bad Therapy Experience
Good therapy can be a transformative experience. But a bad therapy experience can leave you feeling disillusioned and hesitant to continue seeking support. Let's explore why people have bad therapy experiences and what to do about them.
Proven Kinds Of Therapy: What They Are And When They’re Helpful
Evidence-based practices are essential foundations in therapy. They're supported by research and clinical experience. Not all therapists use them, and some of these methods may not work for everyone. Here's a brief explanation of different types of therapy and alternatives to consider if these practices don't work for you.
Too Busy For Therapy? Think Again
Finding time for therapy might seem like a luxury you can't afford. But the truth is your mental health and happiness should be a top priority. An hour of therapy a week is 0.5% of your time. Research has proven over and over that for almost every issue, teletherapy is just as effective as in person. Yet people still have reservations. Let's explore them and determine if teletherapy is right for you.
The Biggest Red Flags When Picking A Therapist
Choosing a therapist is one of the biggest decisions in your mental health journey. Let's explore why a personalized approach is so important, and how the therapist-client relationship is the key to successful therapy.
Why Therapy Apps Fall Short: A Closer Look At Common Problems
You've seen and heard hundreds of ads for app-based therapy on YouTube and your favorite podcasts. These app-based therapy companies promise convenience at the touch of a button. But there are critical issues with these companies that can hinder your healing journey. Let's explore why receiving therapy, and especially processing trauma through these platforms may not be the best path forward.
What To Do If Your Therapist Talks About Themselves A Lot
Having a therapist that talks about themselves a lot can be confusing. For some it's uncomfortable, for others helpful. Therapy should be your time and space to explore what's going on with you. Here's information to help you figure out what amount of sharing is helpful to you, and when it's cause for concern.
How To Tell Your Therapist Something Isn’t Working In Therapy
What happens when your safe place begins to feel shaky? When your therapist doesn't seem to get it, or the therapy isn't yielding the results you were hoping for? Many people encounter this in their therapeutic journey. Here’s how to talk about it.
What To Do If Your Couples Therapist Is Taking Your Partner's Side
When tensions rise, it's difficult to feel heard. Good couples therapy seeks to make sure everyone feels heard and understood. But not all couples therapists know when someone feels therapy is unfair. Unfortunately, feeling like your couples therapy isn't balanced or fair happens too often. If couples therapy feels lopsided, here are some suggestions.
6 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Teletherapy Appointments
Few of us have distinct memories of an incredible Zoom meeting. After years of video meetings being the norm, they all blur together. Therapy shouldn’t be like that. Online therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy, especially when you follow some of our tips to make it feel distinct from the rest of your day.
LGBT Couples Therapy: Things Your Couples Therapist Should Understand
Some well-meaning therapists say that LGBT couples therapy is no different than therapy for straight people. As great as that would be if that were true, it’s dismissive. Here are six very concrete ways LGBT couples therapy is different than therapy for straight couples.
Healing through LGBT Affirmative Therapy
LGBT affirmative therapy truly embraces who you are, creating a safe space for you and your loved ones to express, explore, and understand your identities. This is vital for the LGBTQ+ community as it acknowledges and celebrates individual identities and relationships in a world that often does not.
Teens and COVID: Why It Was So Hard and How Therapy Can Help
Even before the pandemic, being a teenager was tough. Teens have a lot on their plates as it, add a global pandemic on top of all of that, and it isn’t hard to see why teens have been struggling more than ever. If you’re a teenager, or if you have a teen who is struggling, here are some ways that therapy can help.
What is Trauma Therapy and How Does it Work?
Trauma therapy aims to help relieve the suffering of individuals who have experienced trauma. Trauma can encompass a wide range of experiences, from abuse or neglect to witnessing or experiencing natural disasters, as well as smaller experiences that build up over time. Trauma therapy can help individuals work through these symptoms and embark on a path of healing
Why You Should Consider Working With A Prelicensed Therapist
Working with a prelicensed therapist has many advantages, including affordability, flexibility, fresh perspective, and consultation and care coordination with other professionals.
Six Steps to Maximize a Psychiatry Visit
An appointment with a psychiatrist is often difficult to get, so you really want to maximize that time. Here are six steps to help you communicate clearly and in language they will understand.
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