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What Is Family Counseling?

Tyler Woods on October 10, 2023

What you need to know about family counseling.

What you need to know about family counseling.

Therapy

What to Talk About in Therapy

Devon Frye on September 19, 2023

Choosing which topics to bring up in therapy—and which to avoid—can feel daunting for someone new to the process. Here’s what clients should keep in mind.

Choosing which topics to bring up in therapy—and which to avoid—can feel daunting for someone new to the process. Here’s what clients should keep in mind.

Therapy

Therapy and Confidentiality

Davia Sills on August 29, 2023

Here's how privacy concerns can affect the therapeutic relationship and outcomes.

Here's how privacy concerns can affect the therapeutic relationship and outcomes.

Therapy

The Role of the Therapeutic Alliance in Effective Therapy

Tyler Woods on August 28, 2023

A strong therapeutic alliance can be gauged by whether you’re fully yourself, if you’re mutually interested in what you’re each saying, and if there’s a feeling of positivity.

A strong therapeutic alliance can be gauged by whether you’re fully yourself, if you’re mutually interested in what you’re each saying, and if there’s a feeling of positivity.

Psychiatry

Getting a Mental Health Diagnosis

Hara Estroff Marano on July 28, 2023

Many mental health disorders have overlapping symptoms; considerable acumen goes into a diagnostic assessment.

Many mental health disorders have overlapping symptoms; considerable acumen goes into a diagnostic assessment.

Therapy

Answering Ethical Questions in Therapy

Tyler Woods on July 28, 2023

Some parts of therapy enter into ethical gray zones. Here's what to expect when you enter a session.

Some parts of therapy enter into ethical gray zones. Here's what to expect when you enter a session.

Therapy

What Works Best: Online or In-Person Therapy?

Tyler Woods on July 15, 2023

Therapists seem to think in-person therapy is slightly better than teletherapy, but if the trade-off is therapy vs. no therapy, then teletherapy is a much better course of action.

Therapists seem to think in-person therapy is slightly better than teletherapy, but if the trade-off is therapy vs. no therapy, then teletherapy is a much better course of action.

Cognition

The Advantages of Choosing a Bilingual Counselor

Davia Sills on July 13, 2023

The choice of a language for therapy can influence how much clients are able to open up.

The choice of a language for therapy can influence how much clients are able to open up.

Therapy

How Much Does Therapy Cost?

Tyler Woods on June 26, 2023

Knowing how much therapy costs can help clients budget for what they need.

Knowing how much therapy costs can help clients budget for what they need.

Therapy

Does Insurance Cover Therapy?

Tyler Woods on June 14, 2023

Demystifying insurance coverage for mental healthcare.

Demystifying insurance coverage for mental healthcare.

Therapy

What Is Group Counseling?

Davia Sills on June 13, 2023

Here's what to expect from therapy groups and the potential benefits.

Here's what to expect from therapy groups and the potential benefits.

Therapy

What Is Faith-Based Counseling?

Hara Estroff Marano on June 9, 2023

Some people feel most comfortable seeking help in a religious framework.

Some people feel most comfortable seeking help in a religious framework.

Therapy

How Sliding Scale Fees Work in Therapy

Tyler Woods on June 2, 2023

Having trouble affording mental healthcare? Here's what to know about sliding scale fees.

Having trouble affording mental healthcare? Here's what to know about sliding scale fees.

Psychiatry

The Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist

Hara Estroff Marano on May 31, 2023

Psychiatrists and psychologists are both experts in the care of people with mental health problems, but, as medical doctors, psychiatrists have the ability to prescribe medication.

Psychiatrists and psychologists are both experts in the care of people with mental health problems, but, as medical doctors, psychiatrists have the ability to prescribe medication.

Therapy

Should I See a Male or Female Therapist?

Devon Frye on May 19, 2023

Some clients have strong preferences, but other factors matter more than gender in creating a good therapeutic alliance.

Some clients have strong preferences, but other factors matter more than gender in creating a good therapeutic alliance.

Therapy

How to Find a BIPOC Therapist

Tyler Woods on May 16, 2023

Know where to look and what questions to ask when looking for a BIPOC therapist.

Know where to look and what questions to ask when looking for a BIPOC therapist.

Therapy

How Does Couples Therapy Work?

Hara Estroff Marano on May 16, 2023

Here's what to expect from couples therapy.

Here's what to expect from couples therapy.

Therapy

How to Find Affordable Therapy

Tyler Woods on May 5, 2023

On a budget? Try these lower-cost ideas for finding help.

On a budget? Try these lower-cost ideas for finding help.

Therapy

Is Online Therapy Cheaper Than In-Person Therapy?

Devon Frye on April 14, 2023

Considering cost, flexibility, and other factors when deciding between telehealth and in-person therapy.

Considering cost, flexibility, and other factors when deciding between telehealth and in-person therapy.

Therapy

What It Means to Be Verified by Psychology Today

Devon Frye on April 12, 2023

Verified professionals are licensed or credentialed by the appropriate regulatory organization.

Verified professionals are licensed or credentialed by the appropriate regulatory organization.