Most of us have some feature of our face or body that we might change if given the chance, but most people don’t actually change these features, and don’t think about them very often. With body dysmorphia, these perceived flaws become a fixation, and thinking about them or trying to cover them up can become
What is Body Dysmorphia? Key Symptoms and Treatments
How to Help a Child With OCD
Rituals, patterns and schedules are important for children. These things help to give a child’s life structure, and help them know what to expect. However, sometimes, a child’s own rituals and patterns can become extreme. When a child suffers from persistent, invasive thoughts or habits they can’t control, they may have OCD. There are ways
Crisis Counseling for Trauma: How Counselors Can Help
When a crisis occurs, the effects can be devastating and long-lasting. Crisis counseling is designed to help reduce the negative effects of a crisis, improve coping skills, and help individuals regain stability, calm, trust and confidence. Counselors and other mental health professionals are trained to work with traumatic events of many different types. Crisis Counseling
When Does a Child Need Therapy?
During difficult life events, or when dealing with mental health disorders, therapy can be a powerful tool. This is true for both adults as well as children. However, it can be difficult to know when a child needs therapy, or what type of therapy might help them. If your child has been involved in the
How to Control Your Anger: 5 of the Best Anger Management Techniques
Anger is a natural response usually following fear, either direct or indirect, or pain, either physical or psychological. What separates the people who seem calm from the people who are prone to angry outbursts is the way they express and control their anger. Learning how to control your anger can help you live a better
When to Get a Mental Health Assessment: 7 Signs to Look For
Gathering reliable information is the first step towards overcoming a challenge. In a therapy setting, this means undergoing a mental health assessment. A mental health assessment gives a physician or mental health professional more information about your mental or emotional state, so they can make recommendations or design a treatment plan. It can be difficult
Teletherapy for Mental Health: How it Works and Benefits for Clients
Teletherapy has been used for over 20 years, and has become more popular as internet access and smartphone use has increased. Most recently, as the outbreak of COVID-19 has confined people to their homes and brought a host of stressors, teletherapy has become even more important. The ability to speak with a licensed, experienced counselor
7 Ways to Help Someone With Depression
When a friend, family member or partner is depressed, it’s difficult to know what to say or do to help. It can also be frustrating—it might seem like nothing that you do makes a difference. Though this can seem like an uphill battle, there are ways to help someone with depression. You may find that
How Much Does Therapy Cost?
When seeking therapy, many people wonder how much therapy costs. The costs can vary a lot, and the most expensive therapy is not necessarily the best, nor is the most affordable therapy necessarily right for you. Let’s explore the costs of therapy, how much therapy might cost for you, and how to find a therapist
Counselor vs Therapist: What’s The Difference And Which Is Best For You?
The differences between counselors, therapists and psychologists can be confusing, and finding the right professional is essential to finding the right care. You may be looking for group therapy with your family, spouse, or peers, individual therapy to address obstacles in your life, or clinical therapy to address a disorder through medication. When it comes
