How do I know therapy is working? by Kate Hanselman, PMHNP-BC | Apr 9, 2025 | Ask a Therapist, Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics Congratulations on starting therapy! Making this choice is a big step. You invest time, energy, and sometimes money into your well-being, and just like if you had a physical illness, you want to know if the treatment is making a difference. I completely understand. It’s important to remember that therapy…
22 simple mental health tips experts wish you knew by Abby Lerner | Mar 3, 2025 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement “Take your thoughts less seriously.” I was scrolling through Instagram one day when I came across this quote from Dr. Jenny Taitz, a clinical psychologist and author of Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes. It stopped me in my feed. Her broader message was that…
Unlocking your full potential: A guide to self-improvement by Theresa Lupcho, LPC | Oct 8, 2023 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement In the pursuit of a fulfilling and meaningful life, embarking on a journey of self-improvement is a testament to the innate human desire for progress and enhancement. Whether you’re seeking to bolster your self-confidence, cultivate new skills, or overcome life’s obstacles, self-improvement can serve as a compass guiding you toward…
Psychotherapy vs. therapy: What’s the difference? by Laura Harris, LCMHC | Apr 3, 2023 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics Therapy is an important resource that helps people from all walks of life. With all of the terms and types of therapy out there, it can be hard to discern which one might be best for you. Luckily, we’re here to help take some of the mystery out of things…
How to start therapy: Tips on where to start, what you need, and how to find the right therapist for you by Laura Harris, LCMHC | Mar 17, 2023 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics The decision to go to therapy can be a difficult one, but starting therapy with the right mental health professional is one of the best ways to improve your mental health. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, borderline personality disorder, feeling overwhelmed, or are unsure of what…
Third-wheeling: Being single when your friends are in a relationship by Jason Crosby | May 13, 2022 | Coping Skills, Mental Health Topics, Relationships The front door open for the last time that night, my friends standing on the front porch, arm in arm, waving goodbye, their silhouettes shimmering against the half-moon behind them. Just beyond, I see another set of friends (another couple) climb into their car, as the cabin light illuminates the…
Biohacking and neurohacking: Is the human body due for an upgrade? by Wistar Murray | Mar 3, 2022 | Health & Exercise, Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement You start feeling tired during the day, so you order a wearable device that tracks your sleep. The data indicates that you’re not spending long enough in your REM cycle, so you begin researching natural sleep aids. You discover an online community of amateur biologists who not only recommend avoiding…
Am I a good person? Willingness to improve, social conscience, and positive action by Edie Weinstein, LSW | Oct 15, 2019 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement Today, social conscience is an extremely valued asset. How we act is typically dependent on the people we interact with in personal and professional settings. Some struggle evaluating situations and utilizing social conscience, and it shows when mishaps and faux pas occur. How we react to our oops moments places…
What are the 5 thinking styles? Understanding different types of thinkers by Taylor Bennett | Mar 8, 2019 | Mental Health Topics, Psychology We employ different ways of thinking. Some of us take a creative approach, while others are more analytic; some are focused on the short-term, while others think about the long-term. While we all have unique minds, our tendencies have been summed up into five recognized thinking styles: synthesists, or the…