what to expect in therapy

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

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

“My therapist was great! I learned a lot, but I’m not sure much changed.” Does the above statement describe your experience with therapy? Maybe you’ve uttered a similar phrase ... Read More