If you’re thinking about going to therapy for the first time, you might feel a mix of emotions: excitement to get a professional’s take on issues that are bothering you, anxiety and awkwardness about ...

When you hear the word “therapy,” what do you imagine? Weekly hour-long sessions with someone who makes notes and occasional suggestions, so that over months or years you start to get your mental ...

Recently, I happened upon a review of book whose title implied it would teach the reader a number of art therapy “techniques” with a specific population. The reviewer was not an art therapist, but an ...

How can play become a tool for building motor coordination, sensory processing, and speech development in children? That is ...

People call therapy a journey for a reason. It can be daunting just to make the leap and select a therapist, make an appointment, and go to your first session. But one session doesn’t mean you reached ...

Therapy is an important part of mental health care. Working with a therapist can be an effective way to treat chronic mental ...

Nothing is off-limits in therapy. However, sometimes people find it hard to know what to say. Going over some common topics or reflecting on why a person chose to seek therapy can be a good place to ...

At the start of every appointment, my therapist asks, “What’s on your agenda?” I’ve been seeing the same therapist for about eight years, so there’s been plenty of time to develop a routine. I treat ...

After you’ve settled on a therapist, figured out your insurance, and scheduled an appointment, it’s time to have your first session. Even if you’re confident about your decision to start therapy, it’s ...

Therapy is an effective treatment for emotional and mental health issues. There are various steps someone can take to help prepare for therapy. These include setting goals, having realistic ...