Breaking Down Barriers: 5 Benefits of Online Therapy
In today's world, therapy isn't too uncommon, but about 46% of Americans still consider going to therapy to be a sign of weakness. Fortunately, more people are opening up to the idea of receiving therapy. It can help with various mental health issues, so anyone...
LGBTQ Affirming Therapy: Benefits and How to Get Started
It's estimated that 7.2% of individuals in the United States identify as LGBTQ. There's no denying that cultural perceptions surrounding people in this community have changed dramatically over the past two decades. However, sometimes it can feel like for every step...
4 Stages of Family Therapy
A recent study found that roughly 38% of families are dysfunctional. There are a lot of things that can cause dysfunction in families. Substance use disorders and mental illnesses are two of the main culprits. However, it can also be caused by things like political...
What Are the Benefits of Family Counseling?
Roughly one in two children will see their parent's marriage breakup. If your parents are splitting up or you're struggling with family drama, therapy can make things better. What are the benefits of family counseling? The goal of family counseling is to help each...
What Is the Best Therapy for Gender Dysphoria?
Not everyone connects with the gender they were assigned at birth. For instance, around 1.4 million adults in the United States identify as transgender. When one doesn't identify with their assigned gender, it is called gender dysphoria. This can bring on several...
What Is the Difference Between CBT and DBT?
Did you know it has been estimated by the WHO that one in four people worldwide are affected by a mental disorder at some point in their lives? Maybe you're one of them, or perhaps you know someone who is. You might be thinking, "What is the difference between CBT and...
Goals of Exposure and Response Prevention in OCD
The goals of Exposure and Response Prevention in OCD sound relatively simple: to accept and tolerate obsessions and to resist compulsions. However, to anyone who has experienced Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, the idea of accepting anything about OCD may seem...
Mindful to the Moment of Spring
Mindful Rush In the middle of the woods, the ice was beginning to thaw from some of the more stubborn ice dams in the creek. The newly released water was rushing down the incline, with the excitement of pent up energy and knowledge of so many places to go! The music...
Suicide Risk for Transgender Individuals
We understand that transgender youth are at greater risk for suicide. Another article published in Pediatrics again underscores the heightened risk of suicide in individuals identify as transmasculine, transfeminine or nonbinary.
Mental Health Among Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth And COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for all ages, backgrounds, and genders. A recent study indicates that it may be particularly difficult for transgender and gender diverse youth compared to their cis-gendered peers. The study reports that transgender and gender...
