By Martha McLaughlin You’ve made the decision to see someone about the mental health issue that’s become part of your life. Great. Now what? How do you decide what treatment is best? There are many types of counseling, but two of the most common are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). They’re…
How Family Therapy Can Work for You
By Kathryn Millán, MA, LPC/MHSP If your family has undergone a period of high stress and conflict, or if you simply want to grow stronger together and make a plan for a better future, family therapy may offer a new beginning. Experts estimated that in 2015, 43.4 million adults in the US — nearly one…
The Faster We Go in Life, the Sooner It’s a Blur
It’s not the philosopher’s job to make simple things difficult but difficult things simple. So, here goes. Do you want your life to get better? If the answer is “yes,” here’s this philosopher’s one liner: “All personal transformation requires self-witnessing.” And if you are less inclined to listen to a philosopher than you are to…
When Should You Consider Group Therapy? The Answer Might Surprise You.
By Wesley H. Gallagher Let’s face the facts: therapy is expensive. Even with insurance, the cost of individual therapy can be enough to keep people from seeking the help they need. While it’s easy to say money shouldn’t be an issue when it comes to mental health, the fact of the matter is that therapy…