Article Summary: Can menopause cause anxiety? Yes, absolutely. The fluctuations of hormones, like estrogen and progesterone, and physical changes within your body can lead to anxiety—as well as other symptoms, like depression, insomnia, and forgetfulness. We’ve all heard the tired clichés around “the change of life.” The age of unbearable hot flashes. The embarrassing hair loss. The dead sex drive. … Read More
What Does It Mean to Be Your Authentic Self?
Article Summary: We often hear people encouraged to be their “authentic selves,” but few manage to answer a critical question: What does it mean to be your authentic self? In this article, we explore the concept of authenticity—and how being true to yourself can reduce anxiety, stress, depression, and other mental health concerns. We all remember our awkward teenage years … Read More
Depression VS Seasonal Affective Disorder
Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) are commonly confused, especially when they’re diagnosed in the middle of winter. Although depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder share symptoms (like decreased mood, anxiety, and hopelessness), their causes and duration are often incredibly different. Read on to learn more about depression vs Seasonal Affective Disorder. Table of Contents What’s the Difference Between Depression and … Read More
Therapy for Adults With Autism: How to Treat Living On the Spectrum
A few decades ago, Autism Spectrum Disorder was hardly understood. But today, it’s discussed more than ever, and it’s even become the focal point of popular TV shows like the coming-of-age tale in Atypical, the reality TV of Love on the Spectrum, and the medical drama of The Good Doctor. While the hard-hitting storylines of these shows have helped to … Read More
‘Does My Insurance Cover Therapy?’ The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Mental Health Coverage
Article Summary: Medical health insurance doesn’t always cover behavioral health services, like attending therapy or receiving an EMDR treatment. However, you can follow a multi-step process to evaluate your coverage and spend as little as possible to receive high-quality mental health support. Plus, many of our region’s most popular insurance plans offer at least some behavioral health coverage. There’s a … Read More
Overcoming Attachment Disorder In Adults
Article Summary: There are three major types of attachment disorders in adults: Disorganized, Anxious, and Avoidant. Through therapy, adults can reach Secure Attachments—healthy relationships that boost mood, self-esteem, and overall wellbeing. When we’re kids, we think adults have it all together. But when we become adults, we realize a sad truth: Adults have even bigger problems. That’s true even in … Read More
6 Reasons Why Therapists Don’t Go to Therapy
Article Summary: Pat McGowan, LPC is developing his dissertation and conducting research on the shared experience of therapists who have avoided therapy. Findings across peer-reviewed literature include time constraints, financial concerns, previous bad experiences, therapy-related stigmas, confidentiality, and pride. We have tough jobs as therapists. In addition to helping others with their mental health struggles, we’re often stuck fighting a … Read More
Couples Therapy FAQ: Everything to Know Before Your First Session
Couples therapy is growing more and more common throughout the US, thanks in part to its presence in pop culture. For example, Couples Therapy is an award-winning reality TV series that has given many people an inside look at what a couples therapy session is like. But there’s a problem—a big problem. And it’s contributing to the growing list of … Read More
Mental Health and Chronic Disease: How Therapy Can Help The Mind and Body
A few years ago, I tore my meniscus. I didn’t realize it at the time, but it was the beginning of my own personal journey with mental health and chronic disease. Surgery helped temporarily, but my knee has gradually deteriorated over the last few years, slowly turning arthritic. Cortisone shots and other therapies helped temporarily, but lately I’ve been in … Read More
Is BetterHelp A Scam?
If you’ve been online in the last few years, there’s a good chance you’ve seen or heard an ad for BetterHelp, the mental health platform offering online counseling and therapy services. It sounds like a great idea, but many customer reviews are lackluster, and it’s caused some to ask, “Is BetterHelp a scam?” Well, it’s a complicated answer. No, BetterHelp … Read More