Beginning Therapy
5 tips that will help you succeed in counseling: be honest with your counselor, trust the process, and more
Kids don’t like going to the doctor. Even when their parents promise they’ll get a lollipop at the end. They’ll often do everything in their power to refuse or stall getting their temperature taken, their height measured, and (of course) a finger pricked...
Are you thinking about scheduling counseling services? Find the right kind of therapy for you
Making the decision to work with a counselor can be a difficult one, as can embarking on the process of finding the right kind of treatment. But it doesn’t have to be ridden with stress and anxiety. You can schedule counseling services and find a counselor with...
What should I expect at my first counseling session? What happens during a counseling appointment?
First and foremost, congratulations. You’ve decided to improve your life by working with a counselor. This is a huge leap that can benefit you in many ways, and you should be very proud of yourself. That being said, it’s likely that you have some reservations about...
7 Professional tips that will help you prepare for your first counseling session
Are you feeling nervous about starting therapy or counseling? If so, don’t worry. It’s totally normal to feel a little nervous. That said, you can take some proactive steps to prepare for it, which will not only help to lessen those nerves but make for a...
What Kind of Therapy Is Right For Me?
Ask Yourself: What Am I Looking to Accomplish? First, ask yourself what you want to accomplish. Do you want to go on an exploration of what happened in your childhood? You may want to find a therapist who specializes in psychodynamic therapy or even hypnotherapy. Are...
How is therapy beneficial? 5 people explain how therapy helped them heal, improve relationships, manage their emotions, and more
Therapy is becoming increasingly popular and better trusted in our society, but some still wonder: how is it beneficial? And, how exactly will it help me? The answer isn’t simple or clean-cut, as every individual’s experience with therapy differs—depending on factors...
Do your homework: How to differentiate the good therapists from the bad
The day my friend decided to try therapy, she sent me a frustrated text: “Ugh, I can’t find any therapists!” Of course there were therapists and counselors in her area, but she couldn’t find any that met her other needs; more specifically, she couldn’t...
