GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog Exploring Healthy Psychotherapy Fri, 20 May 2022 18:20:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9 Uncover The Six Essential Steps For Having A Thriving Online Private-Pay Practice – Steps 4-6 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Thriving+Online+Private-Pay+Practice https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Thriving+Online+Private-Pay+Practice#respond Thu, 26 May 2022 11:16:21 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41958 Part 2 of 2 by Alexandra Whitehead, CEO, The Practice Activator As a quick recap of Part One, if you want the freedom and control that comes from having a profitable online practice, comprised in part of private-pay clients, then these are the six essential steps you need to take: Know what your desired future […]

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Uncover The Six Essential Steps For Having A Thriving Online Private-Pay Practice https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Online+Private-Pay+Practice https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Online+Private-Pay+Practice#respond Fri, 20 May 2022 17:37:18 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41956 Part 1 of 2 by Alexandra Whitehead, CEO, The Practice Activator There are six steps that need to be taken to have a profitable online practice. If you’ve been working with insurance companies only to get clients, you might have found that while your schedule is as full as it can be, this hasn’t resulted […]

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Spotting Teen Depression https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/spotting-teen-depression/ https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/spotting-teen-depression/#comments Mon, 09 May 2022 20:19:08 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41947 How do you know if your teen may be depressed?   It can be confusing if your teenager seems completely fine some days, but other days they act like it’s the end of the world. They’re teens, right? They may have had a breakdown recently that seemed totally out of character and now you’re really concerned. […]

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Gratitude – A Quality of Being Thankful! https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Gratitude https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Gratitude#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:31:52 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41934 Today we talk about something so simple but so powerful…gratitude. The word gratitude is thrown around a lot, especially around Thanksgiving and the holidays. But, this is a practice that can benefit you any time of year.  Gratitude is defined as the quality of being thankful. And one definition of the word thankful is being […]

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How to Stop Anxiety from Destroying Relationships https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/how-to-stop-anxiety-from-destroying-relationships-0622155 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/how-to-stop-anxiety-from-destroying-relationships-0622155#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:23:16 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=28305 Anxiety can wreak havoc on relationships, undermining trust, connection, and joy. Here are five ways anxiety can hurt couples—and five ways to fight back.

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Happy, Romantic Relationships Need Space https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Romantic-Relationships-Need-Space https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Romantic-Relationships-Need-Space#respond Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:52:43 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41921   It may seem counterintuitive because romantic relationships are about intimacy and closeness, but what they really need to thrive and flourish is space. Happy, romantic relationships need space or one or both partners can feel suffocated, controlled, and dominated. Belgian psychotherapist Esther Perel discusses this topic extensively both in Ted Talks and her book […]

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Seek a Therapist BEFORE You Experience a Meltdown https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/seek-therapist-before-you-experience-meltdown https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/seek-therapist-before-you-experience-meltdown#respond Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:20:46 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41887 Seek a Therapist BEFORE You Experience a Meltdown Just the way you don’t have to be ready for the ER to schedule a check up, you also don’t have to be in the midst of a meltdown or completely overwhelmed by life to make an appointment with a therapist.   Psychotherapy, just like certain medical check-ups, […]

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Visual Journaling: Health Promotion through Art and Drawing https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/visual-journaling-health-promotion-art-drawing https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/visual-journaling-health-promotion-art-drawing#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:57:07 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41910 What is visual journaling?  Visual journaling [also called art or drawing journaling] has been identified as both an important and accessible approach in expressive arts therapy, counseling, and education. It is not only an effective method for stress reduction, but also is considered a creative way to express personal narratives and life stories as well […]

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Real Love and Social Media https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Real-Love-and-Social-Media https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Real-Love-and-Social-Media#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:13:59 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41885 Real Love and Social Media Are you spending more time on your mobile device than the time you spend actually interacting with your partner or your spouse? Has your relationship taken a bad turn as you make choices between real love and social media?  If so, you wouldn’t be alone According to a recent report, […]

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Expand Your Telehealth Therapy Opportunities to Grow Your Business https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Expand-Your-Telehealth-Therapy-Opportunities-to-Grow-Your-Business+ https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Expand-Your-Telehealth-Therapy-Opportunities-to-Grow-Your-Business+#respond Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:27:42 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41883 Expand Your Telehealth Therapy Opportunities to Grow Your Business  While telehealth offerings have been around for some time, it wasn’t until the COVID-19 pandemic upended our lives that digital therapy sessions entered the mainstream.   In fact, one recent report found that 64 percent of U.S. households used a telehealth service within the last 12 […]

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What’s the Connection Between Physical Health and Mental Health? https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/whats-the-connection-between-physical-health-and-mental-health/ https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/whats-the-connection-between-physical-health-and-mental-health/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:46:13 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41875 What’s the Connection Between Physical Health and Mental Health? To most people, physical health and mental health are two very different things. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.   As a matter of fact, physical health and mental health are very intricately related. When you have good mental health, your physical health can improve. […]

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How to Control Billing Issues https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/how-to-control-billing-issues https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/how-to-control-billing-issues#respond Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:07:14 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41877 How to Control Billing Issues  As a therapist, you started your business to help clients overcome the challenges they face and become the best versions of themselves. The flip side is that you have a business that depends on client payments to stay around. Let’s look some billing issues you might encounter. While treating clients […]

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Why Should I Go to Therapy? 8 Signs It’s Time to See a Therapist https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/why-should-i-go-to-therapy-8-signs-its-time-to-see-a-therapist https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/why-should-i-go-to-therapy-8-signs-its-time-to-see-a-therapist#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2022 11:00:57 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=39720 Have you ever caught yourself wondering, "Should I go to therapy?" If so, find out! Learn why going to therapy can be important and how it can help.

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Let’s Protect Our Youth from Suicide  https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Let%27s-Protect-Youth-from-Suicide%3Fp%3D41867 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Let%27s-Protect-Youth-from-Suicide%3Fp%3D41867#comments Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:10:57 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41867 Let’s Protect Our Youth from Suicide  Suicide has a tremendous impact on the lives of countless individuals. When someone takes their own life, friends, loved ones, and acquaintances are left to pick up the pieces and often find themselves wondering whether they could have done anything differently to prevent the tragic outcome. Our kids are […]

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Take a Work From Home Mental Health Pause https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/take-a-work-from-home-mental-health-pause/ https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/take-a-work-from-home-mental-health-pause/#respond Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:10:53 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41864 Take a Work From Home Mental Health Pause Whether you’ve been working from home throughout the pandemic or returned to the office only to be sent home once again, now is the perfect time for a work from home mental health pause.  It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly two full years since the […]

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Survey Reveals: There Could be a Silver Lining to the Pandemic https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Survey-Revels-a-Silver-Lining-to-the-Pandemic https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Survey-Revels-a-Silver-Lining-to-the-Pandemic#comments Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:27:31 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41858 Survey Reveals: There Could be a Silver Lining to the Pandemic Due to the growing need for resources and data surrounding the topic of COVID-19, Kendall Coffman, MS, MFT, conducted an online survey of 251 participants, recruited via snowball sampling, to better understand the impacts the pandemic has had on our lives and to find […]

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Senior Therapy to Promote Elder Mental Health  https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Senior-Therapy-Promote-Elder-Mental-Health https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Senior-Therapy-Promote-Elder-Mental-Health#respond Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:07:42 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41838 Senior Therapy to Promote Elder Mental Health  It’s no secret the U.S. population continues to age. In fact, by 2034, it’s estimated that there will be more adults over the age of 65 than kids under the age of 18 living in America. Since Americans are living longer, it is anticipated that many will need to seek out […]

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Coping with Panic Attacks: Strategies to Share  https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Coping-with-Panic-Attacks-Strategies-to-Share https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Coping-with-Panic-Attacks-Strategies-to-Share#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:35:36 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41836 Coping with Panic Attacks: Strategies to Share  Every year, 11 percent of Americans suffer from panic attacks. Depending on the severity of the condition, as many as 3 percent of this group go on to develop panic disorder, which occurs when an individual begins to constantly worry about coping with panic attacks and experiencing additional panic […]

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Chronic Pain Reprocessing Therapy: Shattering the Cycle of Chronic Pain https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Chronic-Pain-Reprocessing-Therapy-Shattering-Cycle-Chronic-Pain https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Chronic-Pain-Reprocessing-Therapy-Shattering-Cycle-Chronic-Pain#respond Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:17:19 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41828 Chronic Pain Reprocessing Therapy: Shattering the Cycle of Chronic Pain If you’re one of the 100 million Americans who deal with chronic pain, you know how debilitating and depressing the condition can be. Pain reprocessing therapy is an approach to chronic pain management where therapists help individuals rewire their brains — which, in turn, causes […]

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Level Up Your Private Therapy Practice in 2022  https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Level-Up-Your-Private-Therapy-Practice-2022 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Level-Up-Your-Private-Therapy-Practice-2022#respond Thu, 30 Dec 2021 14:21:28 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41822 Level Up Your Private Therapy Practice in 2022  The beginning of a new year is as good a time as any to take a step back and assess your private therapy practice to see what’s working and what you could improve upon. While you’re in the business of helping clients overcome their challenges, you’re also […]

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Teens with Social Anxiety Benefit from Online Therapy  https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Teens-with-Social-Anxiety-Online-Therapy https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Teens-with-Social-Anxiety-Online-Therapy#comments Mon, 27 Dec 2021 14:31:52 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41819 Teens with Social Anxiety Benefit from Online Therapy  When most people think of the younger generation, they think of health, energy, and a future full of unlimited possibilities. Unfortunately, life isn’t smooth sailing for every teenager. In fact, as many as 20 percent of youngsters between the ages of 12 and 18 suffer from at […]

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Taking a Broader View of Sex https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Taking-Broader-View-Sex https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Taking-Broader-View-Sex#comments Mon, 20 Dec 2021 13:59:19 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41802 by Dr. Denise Renye, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Sex Therapist, PsyD, MA, MEd, in San Francisco, CA Taking a Broader View of Sex When many people think of sex, they think of penis-in-vagina (PIV) intercourse. They may also think of orgasms and ejaculation. However, as a sexologist, I take a broader view of sex. There […]

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Brain Fog: What to Do When It Happens to You https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Brain-Fog-What-to-Do https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Brain-Fog-What-to-Do#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:07:20 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41810 Brain Fog: What to Do When it Happens to You  Have you found yourself struggling to concentrate on the matter at hand or more confused than normal about what’s going on in your life? Do you generally feel “out of it” and have a hard time remembering certain things or thinking clearly? Are you easily […]

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Geriatric Psychotherapy: A Growing Need https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Geriatric-Psychotherapy-Growing-Need https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Geriatric-Psychotherapy-Growing-Need#comments Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:58:13 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41799 Geriatric Psychotherapy: A Growing Need Thanks to active lifestyles, healthier diets, exercise, and advances in medicine and healthcare, Americans are living longer. That trend, coupled with historically low birth rates, is transforming the United States into an older population. In fact, by 2030, it’s expected that every baby boomer will be at least 65 years old […]

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Overcoming Health Anxiety https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Overcoming-Health-Anxiety https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Overcoming-Health-Anxiety#comments Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:21:16 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41789 by Joel Schmidt, MA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, in Tampa, FL Overcoming Health Anxiety: Things You Should Stop Doing (and Some You Should Start) Are you constantly worried about your health? Does even the slightest new and unusual bodily sensation or symptom have you running to the doctor, sure that it must be something serious? […]

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What’s Going On Behind the Scenes? Mental Health and the Entertainment Industry https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Mental-Health-Entertainment-Industry https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Mental-Health-Entertainment-Industry#respond Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:14:08 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41808 by Jennifer Leff, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in New York, NY Co-Chair, Behind the Scenes Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Initiative Steering Committee What’s Going On Behind the Scenes? Mental Health and the Entertainment Industry No doubt, the pandemic has impacted most industries. However, the entertainment industry was the first to shut down and will be the […]

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How to Cope with Anxiety If You Can’t Go to Therapy https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Coping-Anxiety-Cant-Go-to-Therapy https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Coping-Anxiety-Cant-Go-to-Therapy#respond Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:20:05 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41805 by Dr. Denise Renye, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Sex Therapist, PsyD, MA, MEd, in San Francisco, CA How to Cope with Anxiety If You Can’t Go to Therapy I spoke with a friend of a friend recently who said he copes with anxiety solely through medication because that’s all he’s been exposed to. It got […]

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Recovering from a Traumatic Birth https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Recovering-from-Traumatic-Birth https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Recovering-from-Traumatic-Birth#respond Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:35:47 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41794 Dealing with the Trauma of Giving Birth  For many new mothers, giving birth is one of the most exciting times in life. After all, you’re bringing a new tiny human into the world — one that you love more than pretty much everyone else. You can’t wait to meet the little guy or gal.  In […]

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Wisdom for Working with Elder Therapy Clients https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Wisdom-Working-with-Elder-Therapy-Clients https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Wisdom-Working-with-Elder-Therapy-Clients#respond Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:46:36 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41792 by Nicole Urdang, MS, NCC, DHM, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Buffalo, NY Wisdom for Working with Elder Therapy Clients While it is true that people are people, there are some noteworthy differences in working with elders. (When I speak of elders, I’m referring to anyone in the third age, the last third of their life. […]

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Taking Care of Children’s Mental Health https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Taking-Care-Children-Mental-Health https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Taking-Care-Children-Mental-Health#respond Mon, 15 Nov 2021 14:22:11 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41783 Taking Care of Children’s Mental Health  When most of us think about folks going to therapy for mental health, we think about adults — people struggling with substance abuse, domestic violence survivors, folks going through a divorce, and those who are dealing with the loss of a loved one, for example.  Unfortunately, many in society […]

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Setting Boundaries at Family Holidays: Boundaries with Family Are Challenging But Worth It https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Setting-Boundaries-with-Family-Holidays https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Setting-Boundaries-with-Family-Holidays#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:34:47 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41781 Setting Boundaries at Family Holidays: Boundaries with Family Are Challenging But Worth It Millions upon millions of Americans see their families during the holiday season. While a lot of us look forward to taking time off from work and spending quality time with our loved ones, just as many of us dread the holidays because […]

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Dr. Aaron T. Beck: The Father of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Dr-Aaron-Beck-Father-Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Dr-Aaron-Beck-Father-Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2021 19:43:48 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41785 Dr. Aaron T. Beck: The Father of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy  On Monday, Nov. 1, the world lost an incredible psychiatrist when Dr. Aaron T. Beck, the aptly named “father of cognitive behavioral therapy” who pioneered the field and taught at the University of Pennsylvania and other colleges, died peacefully in his sleep at the impressive age of 100.   Throughout his storied […]

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Finding Your Mental Health Niche https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Finding-Your-Mental-Health-Niche https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Finding-Your-Mental-Health-Niche#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2021 14:30:30 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41779 Finding Your Mental Health Niche  After years of hard work, your efforts have finally paid off: You’re licensed as a therapist, you’ve opened your own private practice, and you’re ready to help clients overcome the issues they’re facing and become the best versions of themselves. That’s fantastic news!  That said, treating clients is only half the battle. You […]

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Maiden, Mother & Crone Archteypes for Mental Health https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Maiden-Mother-Crone-Archetypes-Mental-Health https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Maiden-Mother-Crone-Archetypes-Mental-Health#respond Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:09:57 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41759 by Nicole Urdang, MS, NCC, DHM, LMHC, in Buffalo, New York Maiden, Mother & Crone Archetypes for Mental Health You don’t have to be a neopaganist to appreciate the beauty of the ancient archetypes of Maiden, Mother, and Crone. Each life phase has its own role and responsibilities, and each is valued equally. An Overview […]

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The Change: Menopause and Mental Health https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/The-Change-Menopause-and-Mental-Health https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/The-Change-Menopause-and-Mental-Health#comments Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:07:30 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41771 The Change: Menopause and Mental Health  As women age, it’s only a matter of time before menopause sets in. Since every person is unique, the timing of menopause varies from one person to the next. But, generally speaking, menopause affects women, transgender men, and some nonbinary individuals in their late 40s and early 50s.  While menopause is […]

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5 Tips for Helping a Client When You’re Both Stuck https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Tips-for-Helping-Client-When-You-Are-Both-Stuck https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Tips-for-Helping-Client-When-You-Are-Both-Stuck#respond Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:51:33 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41773 by Megan Paterson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Roseville, California 5 Tips for Helping a Client When You’re Both Stuck Ever had a client who keeps booking appointments and coming in faithfully, but you can’t figure out why? You know, the type of client that makes you wonder, “What are we even doing here?” […]

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Talking to a Friend About Getting Mental Health Help https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Talking-Friend-Mental-Health-Help https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Talking-Friend-Mental-Health-Help#respond Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:42:41 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41765 Talking to a Friend about Getting Mental Health Help  Have you noticed one of your friends is struggling and seems depressed, detached, and generally unhappy? If so, they might be dealing with mental health issues.   According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, more than one in five U.S. adults experienced mental health issues in 2019. […]

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Stress Affects the Body: Is It Affecting Yours? https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Stress-Affects-Body https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Stress-Affects-Body#respond Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:27:19 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41747 Stress Affects the Body: Is It Affecting Yours?  It’s Monday morning. You overslept, your kids were late for school, and your boss gave you a hard time because you came in 30 minutes after your shift began. At lunchtime, you head to a nearby deli, and it’s incredibly busy. After waiting in line for 15 […]

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Business Formation for Therapy Practices https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Business-Formation-for-Therapy-Practices https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Business-Formation-for-Therapy-Practices#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:22:22 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41756 by Connor D. Jackson, JD Connor D. Jackson is a healthcare attorney based in Chicago who serves independent practices in several states. Visit his firm’s website here. Business Formation for Therapy Practices One of the first questions many prospective independent practice owners ask is, “Do I need to establish an LLC or a PLLC before […]

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Breaking Free from the Shame Around Masturbation https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Shame-Around-Masturbation https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Shame-Around-Masturbation#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:14:38 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41750 by Dr. Denise Renye, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Sex Therapist, MEd, MA, PsyD, in San Francisco, CA The Shame Around Masturbation Many of us are indoctrinated with shame. It seems to be a readily used societal mechanism to control and dominate when someone or something is perceived to be out of control. A place where […]

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Senior Mental Health and the Pandemic https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Senior-Mental-Health-Pandemic https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Senior-Mental-Health-Pandemic#comments Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:30:31 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41741 Older Adults, Mental Health, and the Pandemic It’s no secret the pandemic transformed all of our lives. In March 2020, life as we knew it was turned upside down as the world locked down to flatten the curve and stop the spread of the virus.  This abrupt change brought along with it a slew of mental […]

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Postpartum Depression: What It Is & What to Do About It https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Postpartum-Depression-What-It-Is-What-to-Do https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Postpartum-Depression-What-It-Is-What-to-Do#respond Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:08:25 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41738 Postpartum Depression: What It Is & What to Do About It  Having a baby is an amazing, life-changing experience — whether it’s your first child or your eighth. But for many new mothers, it comes with a unique set of challenges.  After giving birth, as many as 80 percent of new mothers deal with the […]

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Becoming a Therapist? 6 Things New Therapists Need to Know https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/6-Things-New-Therapists-Need-to-Know https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/6-Things-New-Therapists-Need-to-Know#respond Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:08:17 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41732 Becoming a Therapist? 6 Things New Therapists Need to Know  So, you’re in the process of becoming a therapist. That’s great news! Not only do you get to provide clients with the care they need to live their best lives, but you also get to learn something new every day. This is a job that also lends itself to flexible schedules, solid […]

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Getting the Help You Want: Neurodiverse Couples Therapy https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Getting-the-Help-You-Want-Neurodiverse-Couples-Therapy https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Getting-the-Help-You-Want-Neurodiverse-Couples-Therapy#comments Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:11:24 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41734 by Sarah Swenson, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Seattle, WA Don’t Give Up on Couples Counseling! Find a Therapist Who Understands Neurodiversity Instead   In my work with neurodiverse couples around the world, the most common and the saddest comments I hear relate to their previous attempts to seek counseling. Instead of providing support and […]

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Putting Kids First: Choosing Marital Partnerships and Co-Parenting over Divorce https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Choosing-Marital-Partnerships-Co-Parenting-Over-Divorce https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Choosing-Marital-Partnerships-Co-Parenting-Over-Divorce#respond Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:13:11 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41729 Putting Kids First: Choosing Martial Partnerships and Co-Parenting over Divorce As many couples find out the hard way, the spark that led to them falling in love and getting married doesn’t always last forever.  Should you find yourself in such a scenario, you typically have three options:   Work on repairing the relationship.  File for divorce.  […]

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Truth in Advertising https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Truth-in-Advertising https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Truth-in-Advertising#respond Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:07:56 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41724 by Connor D. Jackson, JD Connor D. Jackson is a healthcare attorney based in Chicago who serves independent practices in several states. Visit his firm’s website here. Truth In Advertising: Avoid These Land Mines When Marketing Your Therapy Practice With the explosion of digital marketing, mental health professionals have more outlets than ever to promote […]

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A Look Inside the ADHD Brain https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Inside-the-ADHD-Brain https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Inside-the-ADHD-Brain#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:46:40 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41721 by Dr. Steven D. Graham, Licensed Psychologist, in Tampa, FL A Look Inside the ADHD Brain If you could look inside the brain of someone diagnosed with untreated ADHD, what would you see? Would the brain look and function differently from a non-ADHD brain? If so, how? In this article, we will look at the […]

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“That Never Happened” — Experiencing Gaslighting https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/That-Never-Happened-Experiencing-Gaslighting https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/That-Never-Happened-Experiencing-Gaslighting#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:03:41 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41715 by Allie Dainow, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), in Toronto, ON, Canada “That Never Happened” — Experiencing Gaslighting What Is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is when someone distorts reality, which has the intentional or unintentional effect of causing another person to doubt their own perceptions. It has become such a commonly used term that there are even songs about […]

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Self-Examination: The Spirit of Positive Change https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Self-Examination-Positive-Change https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Self-Examination-Positive-Change#respond Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:26:34 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41718 by Anthony Cavuoti, Marriage and Family Therapist, in Torrance, CA Self-Examination: The Spirit of Positive Change There is a spirit of change in the air. It feels like the best I heard about the ‘60s.  More and more individuals are losing their fear of things they know they never should have feared in the first […]

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The 5 Painful Elements of an Abusive Traumatic Bond https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/5-Painful-Elements-Abusive-Traumatic-Bond https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/5-Painful-Elements-Abusive-Traumatic-Bond#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:30:32 +0000 https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/?p=41682 by Karen Landmann, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor in New York City The 5 Painful Elements of an Abusive Traumatic Bond When Home Becomes Prison You are imprisoned in a decrepit foreign jail cell without cause. You are tortured unpredictably: sometimes more, sometimes less, sometimes early, sometimes late. Occasionally, the head torturer comes to […]

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