When Your Teen Doesn’t Want To Be in Therapy: Why the Therapist Can’t Just Be Another Adult on Your Side

When Your Teen Doesn’t Want To Be in Therapy: Why the Therapist Can’t Just Be Another Adult on Your Side

When a teenager is struggling, parents naturally want to help. So as a parent, you look for a therapist because you want someone who can reach their teen, help them work through challenges, and provide another perspective. But as a parent, don’t be surprised if …

Is Your Teen a Perfectionist? Why Back-to-School Season Can Make It Worse

Is Your Teen a Perfectionist? Why Back-to-School Season Can Make It Worse

When it’s time to go back to school, your teen might be excited about new opportunities and a fresh start. But it can also increase stress and anxiety if they tend to be a perfectionist. On the outside a perfectionist teen typically appears highly motivated, …

When College Isn’t What You Expected

When College Isn’t What You Expected

Most teens who go off to college envision the start of an exciting new chapter where they make lifelong friends, love having their independence and enjoy college life. But in reality, for more people than you’d expect, in the beginning it looks very different.  The …

Why Summer Is One of the Best Times for Teens to Start Therapy

Why Summer Is One of the Best Times for Teens to Start Therapy

The school year is usually nonstop for teens. There is so much going on with school, extracurricular activities, sports, social events and more.  So there may not be a lot of time to focus on emotional well-being.  But summer is usually different. There are less …

CBT, EMDR, Psychodynamic… Why the Therapist Matters More Than the Method

CBT, EMDR, Psychodynamic… Why the Therapist Matters More Than the Method

When searching for a therapist a person may be overwhelmed by the number of therapy approaches there are, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Psychodynamic Therapy, and more.  But while finding the therapy method that is right for you is important, the relationship between your …

Feeling Better vs Getting Better: What Therapy Should Actually Do

Feeling Better vs Getting Better: What Therapy Should Actually Do

Many people go to therapy because they want to feel better, and that is understandable. But it’s important to recognize that feeling better and getting better are not always the same thing. Let’s talk about the differences and what your expectations for therapy should be. …

When to Stop Asking ChatGPT and Talk to a Therapist Instead

When to Stop Asking ChatGPT and Talk to a Therapist Instead

In today’s world, artificial intelligence (or AI) has made its way into most everything, even therapy. There are tools like ChatGPT that can be helpful for insight, reflection, and language. So using AI for support is not necessarily a bad thing. But there’s a point …

Online Therapy vs Private Therapy vs In-Person: What Actually Makes Therapy Work?

Online Therapy vs Private Therapy vs In-Person: What Actually Makes Therapy Work?

Therapy is easier to access than ever before using various online platforms plus virtual and in-person options. Having many options can feel overwhelming, so it’s important to choose what actually fits your needs, not just what’s convenient or popular.  So let’s break it down to …

When Therapy Turns Into a “Bitch Session” — And How to Make It Productive

When Therapy Turns Into a “Bitch Session” — And How to Make It Productive

Therapy is not just about talking, it is supposed to help you change. When therapy slips into venting may feel like it’s just a “bitch session.”

Going to Family Therapy with My Parents as an Adult: What to Expect

Going to Family Therapy with My Parents as an Adult: What to Expect

Attending family therapy with your parents as an adult can bring up a lot of emotions, so let’s get into what you can expect.