Therapy: What is it anyway? What is psychotherapy? Psychotherapy is defined as a way of handling psychological problems with the help of a mental health provider, rather than medication. During psychotherapy, you will learn about your symptoms and explore aspects of what you are dealing with (e.g., triggers, mood, thoughts, behaviors). The goal of psychotherapy […]

Myths about Psychotherapy Hint: It’s more helpful than you think! One of the main reasons people avoid going to therapy is because they don’t know what to expect and they can’t imagine how “talking to a stranger” will really help. The truth is, when we don’t know what to expect, the unknown can be paralyzing […]

When you are looking for a therapist, you will quickly see there are many different types of professionals (and acronyms) out there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, but there are many other counselors as well. The counselor you end up choosing may be based on your needs and what the professional can offer […]