Article Summary: Family therapy is a powerful resource to help families overcome a variety of conflicts stemming from communication pitfalls, relationship dynamics, mental health issues, and more. Rely on our family therapy frequently asked questions to find the answers you’re looking for. Family therapy has exploded in popularity since the 1970s, and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy … 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
Therapy For Grief And Loss
Grief hurts. When you lose someone you love, it feels like your life ends as well. The emotional pain can quickly spill through your entire body, leaving you feeling tired, hurt, and confused. That’s why therapy for grief and loss is so important: It can help you gain the perspective necessary to continue moving forward while honoring your loved one. … 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
Is Suicidal Ideation Normal? Understanding the Difference Between Passive and Active Suicidal Ideation
Suicide is serious. If you’re at risk of hurting yourself or attempting suicide, call 911 or the suicide lifeline at 988. September is suicide prevention month—and that’s something we take seriously. Although common killers like heart disease and cancer frequently grab headlines and national attention, suicide is one of the biggest causes of death among people ages 10–54. According to … Read More
NICU Parent Support: Therapy, Help, And Gifts
Having a baby is supposed to be a celebratory experience. But when there are complications, a newborn is often isolated in the NICU—which can become a traumatizing experience for parents. That’s why NICU parent support is so important. When a newborn enters the neonatal intensive care unit, life feels like it comes to a standstill, but the rest of the … Read More