For Therapists by Therapist

Mental health is a person’s condition regarding their psychological and emotional well-being. Webster defines mental health as “The condition of being sound mentally and emotionally ... Read More

In my practice, I have worked with my fair share of single women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. Most of these women express a desire to be in a long-term relationship and eventually married. ... Read More

Your client has been to their primary care provider (PCP) and hesitantly described being tired, sometimes forgetful, and increasingly short-tempered. They may have difficulty functioning ... Read More

Editor’s note: The following article contains movie spoilers. The films described are platforms for therapeutic discussion. As I sat down with a new client in her late 20s, I asked if ... Read More

We’ve all been there. We think therapy is going along swimmingly, and then all of a sudden, our client stops showing up. Sometimes we get a cancellation email or text that says they will ... Read More

Being a good therapist involves juggling three aspects of the job, even when these aspects—ethics, business, and relationships—sometimes seem to butt heads. Adhering to ethical codes ... Read More

To gather information about the parent-child relationship, I often ask parents, “If you could wish for one thing for your child, what would that wish be?” I might also ask,“What ... Read More

In an interview from April 2018, James Comey, former director of the FBI, spoke about the difference between the language he used publicly as the director of the FBI and the way he speaks ... Read More

It’s June! You may see more rainbow flags this time of year as we celebrate Pride Month. More therapists and counselors are becoming aware of issues the LGBTQIA (lesbian or gay, bisexual, ... Read More

The decision to initiate any interpersonal relationship is anxiety-provoking, and the decision to talk with a therapist might be uniquely so. When we decide to meet with a therapist, we ... Read More

Editor’s note: Gregory Holich, MS, LPC is the dialectical behavior therapy program coordinator for Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center in Lemont, Illinois. His continuing education ... Read More

Many mental health care providers are aware that self-compassion practices can benefit people in therapy. Whether a person is battling negative inner critics or facing the challenges of ... Read More