Beginning Therapy

You’re Googling “couples therapy vs marriage counseling” at 11 p.m. because you and your partner just had the same fight you’ve had five times this month, and you’re finally ready to get help. But now you’re stuck: Do you need couples therapy or marriage counseling? Does it even matter? Short…

If you have money sitting in your FSA, the clock is ticking. Most plans have a “use it or lose it” policy, meaning unused funds disappear at year-end. Therapy is an eligible expense, and even if you’re starting from scratch, you could fit in two to four sessions before most…

Trying to figure out mental health care can be overwhelming. There are therapists, counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners—and they all seem to do similar things. Add in all the licensing abbreviations that vary by state, and it’s easy to feel lost before you even start looking for help….

If your relationship feels strained—maybe conversations turn into arguments more often, or you’re struggling to connect like you used to—you might be wondering if couples therapy could help. Many people are asking the same question: Thriveworks data shows that interest in couples therapy grew 39 percent in 2024, outpacing all…

Starting something new always comes with questions, and therapy is no exception. What happens during sessions? How much time should you set aside? What if you need more time to process something difficult? These questions are valid, and they shouldn’t hold you back from starting therapy. Here’s everything you need…

Starting therapy can feel both exciting and intimidating, especially if it’s your first time connecting with a therapist or counselor. It may bring some peace of mind to know you’ll have an experienced guide ready to lead you through each session. Still, you may be wondering: What should you talk…

If you’ve experienced trauma, you know it’s not something you can simply shake off. Traumatic experiences can stick with us, especially if we never process these memories. It’s not just our brains that hold on to trauma, our bodies do too. Talk therapy isn’t always enough to help us move…

Connection is a huge part of human experience, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. Many people grew up without the safe and supportive relationships that we all deserve, which affects our attachment styles—the way we connect and bond with others. Attachment matters; maybe even more than you think. “Attachment…

Starting therapy for the first time feels like stepping into the unknown. I know because I’ve been there: sitting in a waiting room, wondering what I’d gotten myself into, with a head full of assumptions about what therapy was “supposed” to look like. (It turns out most of those assumptions…

We all know therapy can change lives. Perhaps couples therapy saved your sister’s marriage or a friend learned to manage their anxiety after working with a therapist. Yet when it’s your turn to book a session, you freeze, wondering if you can actually afford therapy. Realizing you have no idea…

If you’ve succumbed to a full-blown temper tantrum as an adult, you’ve likely come face-to-face with your inner child (even if you didn’t realize it mid-meltdown). Your inner child isn’t a mere flashback to your past self—it’s a piece of who you are now. “There’s a space inside of us…

You’ve decided to start therapy, and now someone’s asking you about your goals. Maybe it’s your therapist, maybe it’s the intake form, or maybe it’s just that voice in your head wondering what you’re hoping to get out of this. If your mind goes blank when you try to think…