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.

Should ChatGPT Be Your Therapist?

Should ChatGPT Be Your Therapist?

ChatGPT can be a helpful tool for basic emotional support when you need a quick response, but it is not a good long term substitute for professional therapy…even though Chat’s answers are sometimes surprisingly insightful.    Let’s talk about the benefits of talking with ChatGPT …

Tap outs or Therapy for Kids, what’s more helpful?

Tap outs or Therapy for Kids, what’s more helpful?

If your child is having consistent emotional, behavioral, or social challenges that interfere with their daily life, well-being, or development then it may be time to look into getting some professional help for them.   As a concerned parent you will want to do some research …

3 Reasons Why Summer is an Ideal Time for Kids to be in Therapy

3 Reasons Why Summer is an Ideal Time for Kids to be in Therapy

I know it seems counter intuitive, but summer is actually the ideal time for your kids to start therapy. When you or your kids are experiencing the stress of school, you might feel the urgency to find a therapist to help with that stress. And …

What’s the Difference between Online Therapy and Seeing a Therapist in Private Practice?

What’s the Difference between Online Therapy and Seeing a Therapist in Private Practice?

The rise of platforms like Talkspace and BetterHelp bring up this question.   And it brings up the reason I started a private practice and decided never to be contracted with insurance companies.   SIDE NOTE: At One Heart Counseling Center, we do check your out of …

What’s the difference between being High Functioning and Over Functioning?

What’s the difference between being High Functioning and Over Functioning?

Over functioning can happen in many areas of your life including in relationships, social settings or at work.  But what is it exactly and how is it different from being high functioning?  Let’s talk about some signs, causes and how to address it. People who …

3 Reasons Talking to your Friends Isn’t the Same as Therapy

3 Reasons Talking to your Friends Isn’t the Same as Therapy

You have probably heard it said, or maybe you have said it yourself, “I don’t need to go to therapy, that’s what I have friends for”.  Is it great to have friends to confide in and vent to when you are going through something stressful?  …

Therapy Isn’t About Fixing You

Therapy Isn’t About Fixing You

Therapy isn’t about fixing you because you’re not broken.   You don’t need fixing, but you can benefit from holding yourself accountable, building trust and breaking patterns that hold you back.  Let’s talk about how therapy can help you do this and lead to a healthier, …

3 Signs it’s Time To Go To Therapy

3 Signs it’s Time To Go To Therapy

The holidays can be a time of reflection or a time when repeating patterns, stressors and emotions come to the surface. If any of these three things come up, that’s your sign that it’s a great time to go to therapy. Therapy is for people …

Should I go to Parent Therapy?

Should I go to Parent Therapy?

School has started back up and despite this being the same old routine, you still find yourself frustrated and upset with the morning routine…  Where are your kid’s shoes?  Where is their homework?   Why are you feeling rushed and irritated yet again? Is your …