Therapy FAQ: Page 7

While all children develop differently, some develop behaviors that may be challenging as they get older. Examples of common behavioral disorders may include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and other mood disorders. Although children with behavioral conditions can seem challenging to manage, many of the behaviors can be corrected or assisted with […]

If you find it difficult to stay grounded in the present moment and your mind seems to wander constantly, it can take a real toll on your mental health. Constant rumination and negative thinking can make it hard to manage mental health disorders like anxiety and depression and can contribute to a decreased quality of […]

Many people feel self-conscious about what others think of them, especially in public spaces. But imagine feeling so worried about your perception that you can’t walk across campus. That was the experience of a college-aged client of Melissa Galica, a licensed professional counselor with Grow Therapy.  Eventually, they would need to work out where the […]

Since human beings thrive on social connections, social pressure is an omnipresent force that often shapes our beliefs and sense of self. Once you’re in the society’s spotlight, you must navigate a complex landscape of norms, expectations, and judgments. Whether it’s conforming to societal standards, building the perfect life on social media, or fearing to […]

One crucial pursuit has persisted in science, psychology, and philosophy throughout human history. That is, the desire to understand the complexities of the human mind. Today, in a world where the intricacies of cognition guide our daily experiences, this quest has never been more pressing. At the forefront of our modern exploration of the mind […]

If you’ve ever scrolled through a mental health forum or chatted with friends about therapy, you’ve probably stumbled upon the acronyms CBT and DBT. And, let’s be real, the world of psychotherapy can feel like a maze of jargon and technical terms. So, what’s the deal with these two? Aren’t all therapies the same? Well, […]

Mental health challenges have increased worldwide, raising concern about the trend. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, 1 in 20 American adults face severe mental disorders yearly. Fortunately, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a special type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), has come to the rescue of millions of people facing a variety of […]

Stress management is an important part of mental health. If stress goes unaddressed, it can eventually cause physical and psychological symptoms like health problems, pain, trouble sleeping, depression, anxiety, and more. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is one approach to reducing stress. It helps you use mindfulness practices to ease physical and mental strain. MBSR is […]

If you’ve ever tried to make an important change in your life, you know how difficult it can be. You may know in theory that making this change is important for your mental health, but that doesn’t mean you are able to actually make it happen. This is where a counseling approach called motivational interviewing […]