starting therapy

So you just booked your first psychiatry session. Whether you’ve tried mental health medications in the past, are currently taking them, or are just curious about the process, psychiatry is a space to discuss your symptoms and the various treatment options that might be right for you. Unlike most follow-up…

Whether you’re a chronic people-pleaser or simply someone who has a hard time saying “no” to the people you love, setting boundaries can be difficult, especially if you don’t have much practice setting them. But learning how to set a boundary is a crucial life skill that can improve your…

Booking your first therapy session is a big step, and it’s normal to feel a mix of relief, nerves, and curiosity about what to expect. Most people walk into their first session ready to dive into the deep work and leave with something that feels like a breakthrough. So it’s…

The hard truth: simply showing up for your weekly therapy sessions isn’t enough to make meaningful progress and see real change. Doing the work requires you to sit with difficult feelings, get curious about longstanding patterns, and practice the skills and techniques that you learn in sessions. Whether you’ve been…

Wondering if therapy is working? It’s not always easy to tell, especially since healing is often more gradual than dramatic. Plus, it depends on what you’re hoping to address in therapy, since learning to manage a chronic mental health condition will likely take more time than helping you navigate a…

We’re excited to announce that Thriveworks has opened a new clinic in Buffalo, New York. Through this expansion, the residents of Buffalo now have more options available for quality mental health services. ​​ Making mental health care more available in Buffalo New York ranks among the best states in the…

The first couples therapy session can be a bit like a first date. There will probably be some nerves, a decent amount of information gathering, and by the end you’ll both probably be contemplating whether you want a second one. Starting any type of therapy can be intimidating, but couples…

Sometimes your therapist asks you a question that stops you in your tracks and completely shifts your perspective on a situation. For me, it was when my therapist asked me to picture my current situation as if it was a movie scene. Then came the breakthrough question: “What do you…

If you’ve ever found yourself pausing a session to explain terminology, correcting a provider on your pronouns, or hesitating to talk about last night’s date, you know the importance of an LGBTQ+affirming therapist. Opening up to a near stranger can be difficult enough without questioning whether the person across from…

You’ve been to the doctors, you’ve gotten the bloodwork, you’ve taken the medications—and you still don’t feel good. Whether you have a diagnosis or you’re still searching for answers, navigating a health issue can start to feel like a draining, full-time job. On a quest to feel better, you’ll try…

For years, the assumption has held: Older adults don’t go to therapy. They tough it out, keep it private, handle it themselves. But something in Thriveworks’ own data disrupted that narrative. From 2024 to 2025, the number of therapy sessions attended by adults 65 and older at Thriveworks grew by…

If you’ve seen the season 3 finale of “Shrinking”, you probably have a lot of feelings to process. (Heads up: some spoilers for season 3 ahead!)  Despite being a show full of ethical violations in therapy, “Shrinking” has become one of the most honest portrayals of healing, community, and being…