Therapy 101
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. These guides cover the basics—from what to expect in your first session, to understanding the costs, to exploring different approaches and finding support for challenges like anxiety. Each resource is designed to make the process clearer and less intimidating, so you can focus on what matters most: taking care of your mental health.
Getting Therapy
Therapy myths
Misconceptions about therapy can hold you back from getting the support you need. Learn what’s true and what’s not. This article clears up the most common myths that keep people from going to therapy. We're here to help you better understand what therapy is really like.
Your relationship with your therapist
A strong relationship with your therapist can shape your entire experience in therapy. This article explains why it matters and what healthy boundaries look like. We'll also walk you through how to handle questions and emotional moments along the way.
How to pay for therapy
Learn how paying for therapy works, including typical costs, insurance coverage, and payment options so you know what to expect.
Your first therapy session
Your first therapy session is the start of something meaningful. This article walks you through what to expect, how to prepare, and how to feel more comfortable from the start.
Paying for Therapy
Therapy covered by insurance
Learn about how health insurance covers therapy, including copays, deductibles, telehealth, couples therapy limitations, pros and cons of using insurance, and steps to verify coverage, in-network providers, referrals, and reimbursement options for affordable mental health care.
Common insurance challenges
Denied claim? Confusing bill? Wrong network? Here's how to fix the most common insurance problems in therapy.
Therapy covered by Medicare
Learn about Medicare’s mental health coverage, including eligibility, Parts A–D, therapy and counseling benefits, online therapy access, costs, session limits, and differences from Medicaid, plus how to find a Medicare-accepting therapist for personalized care.
Paying for therapy
Therapy costs vary widely based on insurance coverage and provider choice. This guide explains insurance basics, government programs like Medicaid and Medicare, alternative payment methods, and solutions to common billing obstacles.
Anxiety
How to relieve anxiety
Anxiety can feel intense and unpredictable, but you can build relief skills that work now and over time. In this article you will learn quick grounding techniques, lifestyle shifts, support options, and how to choose therapy or medication.
Agoraphobia
Living with agoraphobia can feel isolating, but you’re not alone. Understanding its causes, symptoms, and treatments is the first step toward feeling safe and in control again.
ADHD and anxiety
ADHD and anxiety are two distinct conditions that frequently occur together, and understanding how they interact can make a difference in getting the right support.
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Learn about generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), its causes, symptoms, risk factors, and how treatments like cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication, and professional support can help manage persistent and overwhelming worry.
Types of Therapy
Humanistic therapy
Humanistic therapy promotes personal growth through self-awareness and present-moment focus. Learn about its Rogerian foundations, diverse applications, therapeutic techniques, research effectiveness, and locating qualified practitioners.
Gender-affirming therapy
Gender-affirming therapy is mental health care that supports and validates LGBTQ+ individuals' gender identity without attempting to change it. Discover how this approach works, its proven effectiveness, and finding qualified therapists.
Motivational interviewing
Motivational interviewing acts as your personal compass when facing difficult life changes, using collaborative conversations to strengthen your own reasons for transformation and overcome ambivalence about behavioral shifts.
Attachment-based therapy
Attachment-based therapy focuses on how early caregiver relationships shape adult patterns of trust, emotion, and connection. You will learn about attachment styles, when therapy is used, how it works, and its effectiveness in healing relationships
Therapy Platform Comparisons
Grow Therapy vs. Alma
A detailed comparison of Alma vs. Grow Therapy to help you understand how each platform works and which one may be a better fit for your needs.
Compare online therapy companies
Comparing today’s leading online therapy platforms to help you find the right mental health support.
Grow Therapy vs. Rula
With the rise of online therapy, platforms like Grow Therapy and Rula offer accessible mental health care — but which is the right fit for you? Read on to explore key differences and decide which platform aligns best with your therapy needs.
Grow Therapy vs. Talkspace
Learn about how Grow Therapy and Talkspace compare as online therapy platforms, including pricing models, therapist access, insurance compatibility, in-person care options, and which might best suit your mental health needs.
Types of Therapists
What is an LCPC and should you see one for therapy?
LCPC stands for licensed clinical professional counselor — a goal-oriented, clinically trained therapist equipped to treat a wide range of mental health concerns. Here's what they do and how to find one.
Counseling Psychologist
Counseling psychologists are highly trained mental health practitioners who work to help people feel better, function better, and engage more healthily with the world around them.
Psychotherapist
"Psychotherapist" sounds clinical, but the term is simpler than you think. Here's what it means, how it differs from other titles, and how to find the right one.
LMHP (Licensed Mental Health Practitioner) vs. LIMHP (Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner)
LMHP and LIMHP are Nebraska-specific therapy credentials that differ in diagnostic authority and training. Here's what each one means and how to choose.
Insurance
Choosing a plan
Not all insurance plans make therapy easy to access or afford. Here's what to look for when comparing plans so your mental health care doesn't fall through the cracks.
Insurance plans
A payor is the entity — insurance company, employer, or government program — that helps cover the cost of your care. Here's how insurance coverage for therapy actually works.
Insurance and privacy
A clear guide to coverage, HIPAA, and what stays between you and your therapist.
Insurance 101
Health insurance covers therapy — but understanding what you'll actually pay takes a little digging. Here's how coverage works and how to make the most of your plan.