starting therapy

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not quite sure what to expect or where to begin. For Anna Aslanian, a licensed therapist at GoodTherapy, helping clients ... Read More

With Black History Month in February and Women’s Health Month in March both fast approaching, our latest Member Spotlight series guest was the perfect choice. Dr. LaNail Plummer, a ... Read More

If your life looks “fine” but therapy feels oddly difficult, blank, or frustrating, it may be a sign your system is learning a new kind of safety, not a sign you’re failing. Quick ... Read More

As part of our new GoodTherapy Member Spotlight series, we’re excited to introduce Samantha Mirarchi, director and founder of Wild Sage Therapy. This series highlights therapists who ... Read More

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

When you begin your mental health journey, you will be astounded to see similar hurdles with friends and loved ones. Finding the right way to communicate the need to “get help” can ... Read More

Yes, 4 tips from a mental health therapist to get you started.  Achieving a healthy balance between therapy and work/life responsibilities can be challenging, but it is possible. With ... Read More

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there’s no better way to start it off than taking the first step in seeking help or assisting those who would like to start counseling. Doing ... Read More

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

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

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