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Blog Posts About Psychotherapy

Browse our blog posts on psychotherapy to gain a deeper understanding of different therapeutic approaches & how psychotherapy can promote healing & growth.

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Celebrities With Mental Health Issues: Breaking the Stigma

Mental health is a universal issue—it doesn’t discriminate based on race, gender, class, or status. Everyone faces life’s ups and downs, and no one should feel alone or be ostracized by others while overcoming mental health struggles. To highlight how com...

February 18, 2025

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Sympathy VS Empathy

When tragedy strikes, the manner in which we respond—whether through empathy or sympathy—can significantly affect those around us. Many times, people often confuse sympathetic and empathic responses in an effort to support others, causing well-meaning, bu...

December 30, 2024

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The Stigma of Emotion

In our society, there is a stigma around showing emotion. How many of us grew up hearing phrases like, “Don’t cry,” “Get over it,” or “There’s nothing to be sad about”? These responses from our caregivers send a clear message: emotions are wrong, or that ...

October 04, 2024

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What is Psychotherapy? Is it Right for You?

Psychotherapy, commonly referred to as talk therapy, is a widely recognized approach to addressing various mental health issues, emotional difficulties, and behavioral concerns. It involves working with a trained therapist to explore thoughts, feelings, a...

August 22, 2024

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How to Prepare for a Telehealth Appointment (Online Therapy)

Before the pandemic, it was uncommon for health practices to facilitate virtual telehealth appointments. However, many practices now request patients to set appointments via the internet now. Many mental health services have also transitioned to primarily...

August 15, 2024

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How to Find the Right Therapist for You

The search for a therapist can be both exciting and overwhelming, often leading us to give up the search in frustration or simply settling for the first available therapist we find with hopes of being able to begin therapy. The endless searches, the thera...

August 14, 2024

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Exploring the Healing Canvas: The Power of Art Therapy in Mental Health

Psychotherapy, often referred to as talk therapy, refers to a variety of treatments that aim to help an individual identify troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Most psychotherapy takes place when a licensed mental health professional and a patien...

February 05, 2024

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Why Am I Surrounded by Narcissists?

Have you ever thought, “Why am I always around narcissists?” You may feel like you can’t escape the thoughts and opinions of one, always having to hear how important they are. You may feel like you are always being put down by them or never receive any em...

August 22, 2023

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Do I Need to Change My Therapist?

I had been let down before, so building up the confidence to let my guard down again was difficult. After meeting a few times, I thought they would have been able to see things from my point of view. However, after I realized we didn’t have the connection...

January 11, 2023

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When Celebrating World Kindness Day, Don’t Forget to Be Kind to Yourself

World Kindness Day is on November 13, 2022, and just as it sounds, it is a day to be kind. Remember that it is just as important to be kind to yourself as to be kind to those around you. There are many ways to be kind to yourself and feed your mind, body...

November 04, 2022

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What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exactly?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is considered the “gold standard” psychotherapy for anxiety and depression, and research has shown it is effective for treating many other mental health conditions. But what is it exactly?

September 30, 2022

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The Differences Between an Emotional Support Animal and a Service Animal

Human-animal interactions are growing in popularity as a modality for psychiatric treatment as they have been known to provide multiple health benefits. Empirical evidence for decades has shown that animal therapies not only assist in physical health but ...

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