Therapy Blog

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Best Questions to Ask During a Therapy Consultation: Guide to Help You Find the Right Therapist

Starting therapy is a meaningful step, and a consultation is an opportunity ...

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Parenting and Family Dynamics: Exploring Generational Differences in Therapy

Parenting and family dynamics are shaped by more than personal preference. They ...

Understanding Compulsory Sexuality: Why It Matters for Your Mental Health and Relationships

Compulsory sexuality is the often-unspoken belief that everyone is supposed to experience ...

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The Myth That Pain During Sex Is “Normal” (And How Therapy Can Help)

Many women have been told—directly or indirectly—that pain during sex is just ...

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Opening a Relationship: How to Know If You’re Doing It for the Right Reasons

Polyamory and consensual non-monogamy (CNM) are becoming more visible and more widely ...

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Burnout vs Depression: How to Tell the Difference

If you’ve been feeling exhausted, unmotivated, or emotionally drained, you might be ...

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Commitment to Clarity: Understanding Why We Require a Diagnosis for Insurance Therapy

When you use insurance for therapy, your therapist has to give you ...

Honoring Juneteenth: Mental Health, Reflection, and Collective Healing

Juneteenth, observed on June 19th, marks the end of slavery in the United ...

Sex and Sensory Issues: How Sensory Sensitivities Affect Intimacy

Sex is often talked about as something that should feel natural, pleasurable, ...

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Neurodivergence in Children vs. Adults: What Changes, What Doesn’t, and How Support Needs Evolve

Neurodivergence in children vs adults presents differently across the lifespan, yet it ...

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What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session (Intake Session Guide)

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it is completely ...

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A Therapist’s Toolkit: Practical Tips on How to Heal Shame

Many people come to therapy wondering how to heal shame and feel ...