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
When to Get a Mental Health Assessment: 7 Signs to Look For
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
Divorce Counseling and How to Cope with Divorce
Going through a divorce is difficult no matter what the circumstances are. You may have many different feelings about the situation, and it can be hard to know who to talk to, what to do, or how to continue your regular lifestyle. Though this situation is challenging, there are ways to cope with divorce that
What is Body Dysmorphia? Key Symptoms and Treatments
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 Are the Stages of Grief? And How to Cope with Loss
The five stages of grief proposed by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross in her book On Death and Dying in 1969 have become the go-to model for understanding grief and loss. In this blog post, you’ll learn about the stages of grief proposed by Kubler-Ross as well as the current understanding and research on grief, and how to
What to Expect From Therapy or Counseling
Most people considering seeing a therapist or counselor first want to know what to expect from therapy. As you might expect, the therapy sessions you see on TV are not an accurate depiction of what therapy actually is. Therapy varies somewhat depending on the type of therapy you are looking for, but beginning sessions are
Should My Child Get Counseling? How To Know
All parents worry about their child’s well-being, but it can be harder to address challenges that you can’t always see. If your child is struggling mentally or emotionally, you may be asking yourself, Should my child get counseling? It can be a difficult decision. Here’s what you can do. Should My Child Get Counseling? Signs
