We know therapy can be beneficial in many ways, but research shows us it’s underutilized. A contributing reason to this is simple: cost. Unfortunately, the financial cost of therapy can be a barrier to mental health services for many people. However, for some, there is a solution.  Sliding scale therapy sets rates based on a client’s ability to pay, making treatment more affordable and accessible.  “Sliding scale therapy offers therapy at an affordable rate, a rate that’s in alignment with talk

Have you been feeling glum, unhappy, or out of sorts lately? Don’t worry – it’s normal to feel sad sometimes. When you’re down but don’t know why, it’s called feeling blue.  It’s possible to feel blue without any obvious or apparent cause, but these low moods usually happen for a reason. While it can be challenging to cope with any sad feeling, thankfully, there are plenty of ways to deal with the blues. Read on to learn more about the talk

It’s no secret that trauma is a global issue. According to a study done by the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 70% of people will experience a traumatic event at some point in life. Other research shows that more than half of the population will suffer some form of trauma in their lifetime. A less-talked-about, but potentially very damaging, form of trauma is known as intergenerational trauma (also called generational trauma or transgenerational trauma). In short, generational trauma is talk

Milieu therapy (MT) is a therapeutic treatment approach for mental health conditions. This therapeutic modality relies heavily on the use of someone’s current environment and immediate surroundings. The process typically combines the benefits of group therapy and an individualized treatment approach. This combination helps build a supportive community while also addressing unique concerns.  MT is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on social environment and emphasizes empathy, compassion, and understanding. It’s known to effectively treat mental health conditions and socio-emotional talk

Everyone feels sadness from time to time. You can feel sad for many reasons, like receiving bad news, fighting with a friend or significant other, or just having a stressful day at work. Although sadness is a normal and common (and believe it or not, healthy) emotion, it’s not something you should constantly feel. Persistent sadness can be overwhelming, especially when you don’t know why you’re unhappy. You might ask yourself questions like why am I always sad? or why talk

Trauma dumping is defined as unloading traumatic experiences on others without warning or invitation. It’s often done to seek validation, attention, or sympathy. While some initial relief may come from dumping your trauma onto someone else, the habit actually does more harm than good. It can damage relationships and lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. Being aware of the effects of trauma dumping is important, whether you’re guilty of the trauma dump, or think you might be talk