Therapy FAQ

You have control over very few things in life — you can’t make other people act the way you want or free your life’s path of potholes, wrong turns, and unexpected trouble. So what can you control? Your thinking and behavior. Mental health care can help you heal from your past and develop healthy mental […]

When it comes to human expression, words are often the least effective means of conveying deep emotions and experiences. Experiential therapy is a unique approach to emotional healing that goes beyond talking, helping us connect the dots between what we feel and how we behave. It explores human experiences and feelings in a way that […]

Are you experiencing emotional distress or struggling to maintain healthy relationships with others, whether in your personal or professional life? If so, relational therapy can help. Many people feel overwhelmed by challenges in their interpersonal relationships, putting their well-being at risk. Relational therapy is a therapeutic approach that specifically aims to help individuals enhance their […]

Have you ever noticed what’s happening in your body when you experience strong emotions? Perhaps you tend to hold your breath or breathe with short, shallow breaths when you feel nervous or anxious. Or maybe your shoulders tense up when you’re angry, upset, or stressed. Our bodies can store valuable information about our feelings and […]

Perhaps you have difficult memories from your childhood when one of your parents or caregivers was controlling, absent, angry, or behaved in some other way that was hurtful to you. Whether you realize it or not, those same feelings and the ways you learned to cope with them can come up again in your intimate […]

Trauma casts a long, haunting shadow in the corners of countless lives. Manifesting as sleepless nights, crippling anxiety, or attachment issues, the effects of trauma can take its toll on even the most resilient. Yet, for too many, trauma remains a silent epidemic, often going unrecognized as the cause of troublesome symptoms.  Thankfully, there is […]

Dealing with narcissistic and toxic people can be emotionally draining and may take a toll on your mental health and well-being. Narcissistic people crave attention and feed off your reactions, so they thrive on getting a rise out of you. The most effective way to handle people with such tendencies is to establish strong boundaries […]

Embarking on a therapeutic journey raises a natural question: How long is too long in therapy? Navigating the maze of emotions and self-discovery, it’s normal to wonder how long the process should take. The truth is that each person’s therapeutic journey is different, and there’s no concrete answer to the question. However, there are some […]

Most people start therapy to address specific issues or learn more about themselves. Some need guidance with their career decisions, while others want to overcome past trauma, anxiety, or phobias. No matter your reasons for seeing a mental health professional, setting SMART therapy goals is essential.  The acronym “SMART” stands for “Specific,” “Measurable,” “Achievable,” “Relevant,” […]