Tips for Treatment Plan Compliance
Weekly therapy sessions are generally more effective than less frequent ones, particularly in the early stages of treatment. Consistent, regular sessions allow for continuous progress, as they provide the opportunity to address issues and reinforce coping strategies on a weekly basis. Research has shown that frequent sessions foster a stronger therapeutic alliance, keep patients engaged, […]
How to Avoid Cancellations
Accountability in therapy is a crucial element for ensuring successful outcomes and fostering long-term emotional growth. By holding patients accountable to their scheduled appointments and treatment plans, therapists can help maintain consistency in the therapeutic process, build trust, and ensure that progress is made toward personal goals. When patients actively engage in their treatment and […]
Why do Therapists Charge No-Show Fees?
Why do therapists charge no-show fees? Cancellation policies with fees for no-shows or late cancellations are an industry standard practice for therapists. Many clients ask us why we charge a fee, and the truth is there are a variety of reasons for this policy. Some of these reasons are personal, some are clinical, and some […]
Where to Find a Therapist
A Guide to Seeking Professional Help for Your Mental Health So you’ve decided to see a therapist, but you have no idea where to find a therapist. You’re not alone! Finding mental health services can be a challenging and frustrating experience for people. A quick google search for “therapist near me” will yield hundreds of […]
Dealing With High Functioning Depression
What is High Functioning Depression? High functioning depression isn’t a DSM-5 mental health condition. Rather, it’s a relative term used to describe less-symptomatic cases of depressive disorders that aren’t noticed by others. The term has become a popular way to label people experiencing a type of depression that doesn’t fit the stereotypes of depression. People […]
Coping With Grief: Clearing Up Common Myths
There are some common myths surrounding grief that we use to make sense of our experiences, but these myths can be unhelpful or even harmful to our mental health when taken as fact.Grief is an incredibly complicated emotional experience, and one that can be nearly impossible to prepare for.
How to Find a Therapist That’s Right for You
Finding the right therapist can be difficult, as a quick search is going to yield hundreds of results with many of them booked or not specialized in what you need.
The Lifecycle and Symptoms of Anxiety: When to Seek Help
Anxiety is a very common condition that almost everyone will deal with at some point in their adult life. While it might sound and feel scary, anxiety can be treated very effectively. The level of anxiety that we feel in our daily lives is dependent on our understanding and management of our symptoms.
Am I Depressed?
Depression is a very common condition that most adults will deal with from time to time. Oftentimes, depression can be caused by changes in life we aren’t ready or able to adapt to. We depend on stability to stay mentally grounded, and when our routine is thrown out of whack, we can get what’s called situational depression.
Retired, Now What? Avoiding Post-Retirement Depression
When Retirement is Not the Golden Years You Expected Is retirement different than you imagined? If so, you’re not alone. Newly retired people often find themselves with time that they don’t know what to do with. As you work to redefine your life and find a new purpose, you might even be second guessing your […]