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Why Should I Go to Therapy? 9 Signs It’s Time to See a Therapist
January 13, 2025 .
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It May be Time to Seek a Therapist We all reach moments in life when things feel like too much — when struggles pile up, and even small tasks feel overwhelming. Maybe you’ve noticed ... Read More
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How Does Therapy Work? 3 Ways Counseling Could Help You
December 20, 2019 .
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If you’ve never gone to therapy, you might not have much idea what happens in a therapy session. This is fairly common, since much of what people know about therapy comes from (often ... Read More
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Annoyed by Your Therapist? Why You Should Speak Your Mind
August 3, 2018 .
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In day-to-day life, we often spend a lot of time holding in the feelings and thoughts we have about others. These thoughts may be about people we love, someone we’re in relationship with, ... Read More
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How to Refer Someone to Therapy (and How Not To)
June 21, 2018 .
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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
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‘How Does That Make You Feel?’ Why Your Therapist Is Asking
April 19, 2018 .
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It’s one of the most important questions in therapy. It’s stereotypical. Sometimes, it’s disruptive. It can lead to anxiety and self-examination. And it’s not going away. Your therapist ... Read More
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10 Things You Should Know Before Starting Therapy
April 12, 2018 .
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Dear new client: Welcome to the wonderful world of therapy! I know it can be hard to come in for your first appointment—really hard. You are here to meet me, a stranger who will hear ... Read More
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School Counseling 101: How to Become a School Counselor
January 7, 2018 .
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Do you have strong interpersonal skills and a passion for helping students navigate the world of education? If so, you could excel as a school counselor. School counselors provide resources ... Read More
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Study: Do Self-Help Programs Work as Well as Therapy?
August 28, 2017 .
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Structured self-help programs, which allow participants to give themselves therapy, may work just as well as psychotherapy with a therapist, according to a study published in the journal ... Read More
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How Psychotherapy Retrains the Brain to Expect (and Feel) Better
June 5, 2017 .
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People enter psychotherapy with the desire to feel better, but they are often unsure how therapy will help them accomplish this goal. A common refrain from people hesitant to enter therapy ... Read More
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A Mindful Connection: Understanding the Triune Brain
April 4, 2017 .
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Western culture seems to be increasingly fascinated with the human brain. Emerging evidence in the field of interpersonal neurobiology links physiological processes of the brain with mindfulness ... Read More
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When Clients Access Mental Health Records, and Other News
March 3, 2017 .
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People are generally entitled to access their medical records, including progress notes made by mental health providers to document the progress of treatment. Increased use of online progress ... Read More