Psychotherapy: For Those Considering or Exploring

Thanks for the letter and your thoughtful questions. I am very pleased that you reached out, seeking advice on what to do. You ask if it’s possible to become dependent on therapy, and ... Read More

In the Showtime series Web Therapy, Lisa Kudrow plays a narcissistic therapist who administers questionable therapy over the Internet. Life often imitates art, and web-based therapy is ... Read More

The first question a person who is seeking help for trauma often asks is, “Will I ever get better?” It is common to feel hopeless after experiencing a traumatic event. Trauma affects ... Read More

Trying to find the right mental health professional for your needs can feel daunting. There are so many providers out there, and it’s important to find a good one. Many choose to begin ... Read More

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

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

Nervous about your first family therapy session? Many people are. It is normal to be unsure of what to expect before starting any kind of therapy. Here, several family therapists explain ... Read More

If you and your partner are entering into couples therapy, there may times when you want to meet with the therapist individually. Most therapists have established guidelines in place for ... Read More

Find a Therapist Advanced Search Many people seeking therapy want to know how long it will take before they start experiencing progress in their treatment. In family ... Read More

Find a Therapist Advanced Search If you are seeking therapy, you want to make sure you select a therapist who is best suited to help you work through your challenges ... Read More

In some settings, therapy may involved other people. In others, your therapy session will only involve  you and your therapist. Different circumstances will dictate who should attend your ... Read More

If your family is beginning family therapy, it is important that the appropriate members attend. The concerns that brought your family to therapy may dictate who should be there. Here, ... Read More