by Ross Grossman | Jun 11, 2018 | Beginning Therapy, Counseling News, Mental Health
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...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 11, 2018 | Beginning Therapy, Counseling News, Mental Health
It’s difficult enough deciding you’re going to embark on a therapy journey—beginning that process is a whole different ballgame. But it doesn’t have to be characterized by stress or intimidation or confusion or other negative feelings that often come with unchartered...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 8, 2018 | Beginning Therapy, Counseling News, Mental Health
Don’t worry—it’s totally normal to feel nervous about starting therapy. But that doesn’t mean you have to sit around helplessly awaiting the first session. You can take some proactive steps to prepare for it, which will not only help to lessen those nerves but make...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 8, 2018 | Beginning Therapy, Counseling News, Counseling Topics, Mental Health
Here’s the thing: the decision to do therapy is a personal one. Sure, certain circumstances may make you a “good contender”—say, if you’re struggling with a serious mental illness like depression and need treatment—but there aren’t requirements for people interested...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 7, 2018 | Beginning Therapy, Counseling News, Mental Health
It’s a known fact that kids don’t like going to the doctor—even despite the promise of a lollipop. But little 5-year-old me took it to the next level. I did everything in my power to refuse or stall getting my temperature taken, my height measured, and (of course) a...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 7, 2018 | Beginning Therapy, Counseling News, Mental Health
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...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 7, 2018 | Beginning Therapy, Counseling News, Mental Health
The day my friend decided to go to 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 find a female...
by Taylor Bennett | Jun 7, 2018 | Beginning Therapy, Counseling News, Mental Health
Congratulations! You’ve decided to improve your life through therapy. That is a huge step toward healing and bettering yourself, one you should be very proud of. But say you also have some reservations about the process… that’s understandable! And while we probably...
by Leslie Korn | Jun 6, 2018 | Beginning Therapy, Counseling News, Mental Health
Initial Questions and Considerations Consider why you want to see a counselor and imagine what the ideal counselor or therapist is like. The better you can define what you want, the closer you will come to finding her or him. If you aren’t sure? No worries, the...
