Thriveworks 2025 Pulse on Mental Health Report by Hannah DeWitt | May 12, 2025 | Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Topics, Research A recent Thriveworks survey explored Americans’ perspectives on therapy and mental health, revealing key insights into the factors that influence their decisions. The survey highlights the main reasons why Americans do or don’t go to therapy, the leading causes of anxiety today, and which generation is most inclined to seek…
Prozac vs. Lexapro: Which is best for me? by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC | Nov 5, 2024 | Medication, Mental Health Topics, Psychiatry When it comes to addressing anxiety and depression, two widely prescribed medications often come into consideration: Lexapro (generic name: escitalopram) and Prozac (generic name: fluoxetine). While both medications help increase the availability of serotonin in the brain, their individual characteristics and effects set them apart. In this comparison of Lexapro…
Delusions of grandeur: A look at the nature of false beliefs and grandiosity by Evan Csir, LPC | Apr 6, 2024 | Feelings & Emotions, Mental Health Topics, Personality While high self-esteem and soaring self-confidence are usually considered admirable traits, when delusions of grandeur set in, it’s often a cause for concern. Though delusions of grandeur may sometimes be a symptom of a mental health condition, these elevated self-perceptions can be visible even without a pre-existing condition. Take a…
The Three Levels of Autism by Evan Csir, LPC | Mar 22, 2024 | Disorders, Mental Health Topics When it comes to diagnosing autism, several distinctions are made by clinicians, which separate the disorder into the three levels of autism. This condition is recognized as a spectrum disorder. The purpose of delineating these levels is to provide clinicians with insight into the severity of symptoms and the level…
Therapy for men: Empowering men with comprehensive mental health support by Evan Csir, LPC | Nov 24, 2023 | Beginning Therapy, Men's Issues, Mental Health Topics Men face unique challenges and complexities in today’s world, and taking care of mental health is crucial for overall well-being. For men who are grappling with relationship issues, societal pressures, or are seeking personal development and more, our dedicated therapists are here to guide and support you on your journey…
EMDR therapy: What is eye movement desensitization and reprocessing? And how does it work? by Alexandra Cromer, LPC | Aug 25, 2023 | Coping Skills, Mental Health Topics, Trauma EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and it is a psychotherapy approach that is primarily used to treat trauma-related disorders and emotional distress. Developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, EMDR has gained recognition as an effective treatment for various mental health issues, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder…
Expert ADHD therapy services at Thriveworks: Empowering you to thrive by Theresa Lupcho, LPC | Aug 18, 2023 | ADHD, Mental Health Topics In a world characterized by constant stimuli and demands, individuals grappling with ADHD often find themselves navigating a unique set of challenges. However, ADHD therapy and treatment offers not only a lifeline to individuals seeking to manage the intricate nuances of ADHD but also a pathway towards unlocking their full…
Schizoid personality disorder: Causes, symptoms, and treatments by Christine Ridley, LCSW | Jun 13, 2023 | Disorders, Mental Health Topics Schizoid personality disorder is a condition that causes a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotions in interpersonal settings. Someone with schizoid personality disorder typically will avoid social interaction and others may perceive the person with schizoid personality disorder as odd or cold or…
Dating someone with depression: What to know by Christine Ridley, LCSW | Apr 3, 2023 | Depression, Mental Health Topics, Relationships Dating someone with depression can be rewarding, but it may also require you as a partner to offer emotional strength and support in unique ways. Though depression doesn’t always create barriers to romantic relationships, depressive symptoms can affect the way your partner is able to express their emotions both verbally…
Psychotropic medications: What types of medications are psychotropic, and what are their uses and risks? by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC | Feb 17, 2023 | Medication, Mental Health Topics, Psychiatry Psychotropic medications sound complicated, but the term refers to any drug that has an effect on the brain. Psychotropic medications come in many different forms, with different usages and modes of functionality. Even though we might jump straight to pharmaceutical drugs when we hear the word “psychotropic,” the truth is…
Contamination OCD: What are the signs, symptoms, and treatment options? by Laura Harris, LCMHC | Jan 27, 2023 | Disorders, Mental Health Topics, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) When it comes to getting sick from what we eat or touch, we know to avoid certain things—especially in a post-pandemic world. From experience, science, or what we’ve been taught since childhood, avoiding contaminated products is often second nature. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take things too far, which…
Teen counseling: A comprehensive guide by Jason Crosby | Dec 9, 2022 | Beginning Therapy, Children, Teens, & Adolescents, Mental Health Topics Teen counseling is a form of therapy that helps adolescents deal with tough emotions and situations, mental health conditions, trauma, or concerns related to future, present, or past experiences. Teen counseling is designed to address and treat the specific needs of clients who are going through adolescence, an important developmental…