Beginning Therapy

The first couples therapy session can be a bit like a first date. There will probably be some nerves, a decent amount of information gathering, and by the end you’ll both probably be contemplating whether you want a second one. Starting any type of therapy can be intimidating, but couples…

So, you made the decision to seek mental health support. That’s great! Now what? You may be wondering if medication or therapy is the right first step for you. Even if you’re interested in both, you might not know where to start: Does it matter which appointment you make first?…

Whether the vibes were off from the start or you decided after a few sessions that you’re not feeling this approach, it’s never ideal when the realization hits: I don’t like my therapist. So, what now? Do you bring it up, give it a few more sessions, or just stop…

If you’ve ever found yourself pausing a session to explain terminology, correcting a provider on your pronouns, or hesitating to talk about last night’s date, you know the importance of an LGBTQ+affirming therapist. Opening up to a near stranger can be difficult enough without questioning whether the person across from…

You’ve been to the doctors, you’ve gotten the bloodwork, you’ve taken the medications—and you still don’t feel good. Whether you have a diagnosis or you’re still searching for answers, navigating a health issue can start to feel like a draining, full-time job. On a quest to feel better, you’ll try…

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…

Both Thriveworks and Grow Therapy connect you with a licensed therapist who takes your insurance. On the surface, they look nearly identical. But the way they’re built is fundamentally different, and that difference matters more than most comparison articles make clear. The main difference between Thriveworks and Grow Therapy is…

You’ve booked the session. Maybe you’ve even thought about what you want to say. But somewhere between deciding to go and actually sitting across from a therapist, you start to wonder: Is there anything I shouldn’t bring up? What if I say something that gives them the wrong idea? There’s…

You’ve probably heard of both. Maybe you’ve already looked them up, scanned a few reviews, and still aren’t sure which one is actually right for you. That’s because the answer genuinely depends on your situation—specifically, whether you have insurance you want to use, and whether in-person care matters to you….

If you’ve looked up both Thriveworks and LifeStance Health, you’ve probably noticed they look a lot alike. Both accept insurance, offer in-person and virtual sessions, let you choose your own provider, and cover therapy and psychiatry. The similarity is worth saying plainly: This is a closer call than most therapy…

Most therapy glossaries are organized alphabetically, which isn’t exactly helpful when you’re sitting in a waiting room wondering what “therapeutic alliance” means or Googling at 11 p.m. trying to understand why your last session felt so heavy. This one is organized differently: by where you are in the process. Whether…

You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many people avoid seeking help because they feel their struggles aren’t “serious enough”. Maybe you haven’t experienced major trauma, or your life looks fine from the outside. “A lot of people think that in order for therapy to be…