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Culturally Competent Therapy: What Is It & Why Does It Matter?
It’s human nature to want to feel validated in your feelings and experiences, and therapy is a great avenue for feeling understood. Yet, our unique perspectives, cultures, and outlooks ... Read More
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Navigating the Stages of Therapy: What to Expect During Your First Sessions
Starting therapy might feel like opening a door you’ve been staring at for a long time — equal parts relief, curiosity, and uncertainty. What will it be like? Will your therapist understand ... Read More
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8 Ways that AI is not Therapy
The number of clients who are telling me during sessions that they are relying on “therapy” from an online AI tool in-between sessions is becoming disturbing. I know that AI ... Read More
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3 Steps for Choosing the Right Therapist
Choosing the Right Therapist is Important. By Dr. Denise Renye MED, MA, PSYD With so many therapists in the world, how do you know which one is right for you? After all, you’ll be sharing ... Read More
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The Scoop on Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
by Mary Romm, Licensed Professional Counselor in Gloucester, VA The Scoop on Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Are these some of the thoughts inside your head? “My child is out ... Read More
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Therapy Lingo: What Is an “Initial Mental Health Consultation?”
What Is Involved in an Initial Mental Health Consultation? If you’re looking for a therapist, you may have noticed phrases like “initial consultation” or “initial ... Read More
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Comparing and Contrasting CBT and DBT
Finding the Differences Between Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) each ... Read More
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Virtual Therapy: 5 Ways to Make it Work for You
gpointstudio, gettyimages By Dr. Victoria Raymond, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 5 Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Virtual Therapy Session Virtual therapy sessions ... Read More
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The Benefits of Equine-Assisted Therapy
The Benefits of Equine-Assisted Therapy Equine-assisted therapy is becoming a recognized method for working with mental and behavioral health clients. Also known as horse therapy, people ... Read More
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What Is the Difference between an Intern and a Fully-Licensed Therapist?
In some a cases, a person might only be able to afford or only have access to an intern for mental health treatment, but that should not discourage him or her from treatment altogether. ... Read More
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How Much Does Therapy Cost?
Cost is one of the greatest barriers to mental health treatment. Although the Affordable Care Act and other regulatory reforms sought to improve access to behavioral and mental health ... Read More
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The Problems in Our Relationship Are Mostly My Partner’s Fault; Why Do I Need to Participate in Couples Therapy?
A relationship is a partnership. If you feel that couples therapy may help strengthen your partnership, repair it, or help it weather problems easier, you need to recognize that it is most ... Read More
