Committing to therapy is more than just commendable — it’s empowering. Prioritizing your mental health is essential to your overall well-being. Still, it’s so often placed on the back burner until a crisis occurs. Mental health is much like physical health; it needs continuous attention and dedication. Ongoing therapy allows you to engage in regular therapy sessions over time, helping you achieve optimal, lasting mental health. Some research suggests there may be a direct link between the frequency of treatment talk

Choosing the right therapy approach can be challenging, especially when navigating options like somatic therapy and eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), two powerful methods for addressing trauma and emotional healing. Both treatments focus on connecting mind and body but differ in technique and focus. Somatic therapy centers on body awareness to process stored emotions, while EMDR uses eye movements to reframe traumatic memories. Understanding the distinct approaches of somatic therapy and EMDR is crucial in making an informed decision about talk

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and emotion-focused therapy (EFT) are two therapeutic approaches that can help you improve your mental well-being. Both have unique approaches to addressing mental health concerns, but they operate differently and have distinct purposes.  While CBT focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors, EFT aims to explore and process emotions to foster deeper self-awareness and healing. Understanding how these therapies work will help you choose the one that’s best for you. Read on to talk

If you need to find a grief counselor, you know it’s a profoundly personal and emotional step in your healing process. Losing someone you love is overwhelming, confusing, and sad, and most people, whether they realize it or not, are in dire need of support.  Grief isn’t something you’ll ever truly get over, but it is something you must learn to live with. Finding the right grief therapist and having a good support system can make all the difference in talk

Deciding to pursue therapy can feel like stepping into uncharted territory, and knowing what to expect can ease much of the uncertainty. One of the first questions many newcomers have is, “How long is a therapy session?” This practical consideration can significantly influence your decision to start therapy and how you integrate it into your life.  Therapy sessions vary in length, typically ranging from 45 to 60 minutes, depending on various factors including the therapy approach, the issues being addressed, talk

Mental health is a pressing topic today — current research from Mental Health America shows that nearly a quarter of adults in the United States experienced some form of mental health condition in the last year. That’s about 60 million people. Yet, despite our increasing recognition of how prevalent an issue it is, the stigma around therapy and seeking help still exists in many communities.  There are several problems with this — first and foremost, a negative stereotype and unfair talk