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    How to Cope with Anxiety Disorders During the COVID-19 Outbreak

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    Anxiety during the pandemic was, and still is, a hot topic. The fear and tension that came along with the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 [...]

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    Online Therapy Vs. In-Person Therapy: What Are the Differences?

    813 words|4.1 min read|

    COVID-19 is causing additional stress and also forcing many people to stay in their homes. Given these circumstances, online therapy is becoming more popular. If [...]

  • A woman talks to her therapist over the phone in a teletherapy session

    6 Frequently Asked Questions About Telemental Health

    909 words|4.5 min read|

    Telemental health refers to online counseling, in which a therapist provides behavioral therapy via phone, computer, video conferencing, or other digital means. Clients may choose [...]

  • A woman considers whether to try therapy

    How Do I Know If I Need Therapy?

    963 words|4.8 min read|

    With the number of people seeking therapy growing in popularity in recent years, you may have wondered to yourself, "do I need therapy?" and "what [...]

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    Types of Cognitive Distortions and How to Challenge Them

    892 words|4.5 min read|

    We all have thoughts that replay themselves in our heads. We might think to ourselves, "don't forget your keys," or "I have so much to [...]

  • A woman with insomnia sitting on her bed awake

    How CBT Can Improve Sleep Health

    808 words|4 min read|

    Insomnia — a sleeping disorder where you have difficulty falling and/or staying asleep — is not an uncommon reality for many. In fact, approximately 70 [...]

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    Using Grounding Coping Skills to Manage Your Mental Health Symptoms

    899 words|4.5 min read|

    What is grounding? Grounding is a technique used to cope with distressing emotions. In grounding, a person will seek to reconnect with the present [...]

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    An Overview of Therapeutic Approaches

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    A counselor’s therapeutic approach is the way they work with their clients. Because all counselors are unique individuals, they have different therapeutic approaches. Because all [...]

  • Woman with fear of heights uses exposure therapy by standing on a bridge

    How Can Exposure Therapy Benefit Me?

    769 words|3.8 min read|

    Certain anxiety-based disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, can significantly and negatively impact a person's thoughts and quality of [...]

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    What Is a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for Mental Health?

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    Reviewed by Jodi Jaspan, MS, LPC Partial Hospitalization is a structured mental health treatment program that runs for several hours each day, three to five [...]

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    Dual Diagnosis: Understanding the Connection Between Mental Health and Substance Use

    554 words|2.8 min read|

    A person who has been diagnosed with both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder has a dual diagnosis. These two disorders are [...]

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    Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist vs. Therapist: A Guide to Mental Health Professionals

    725 words|3.6 min read|

    When it comes to seeking treatment for a mental health illness, the research can feel wildly overwhelming. With numerous titles like therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists, [...]

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    Do You Need a Referral to See a Psychologist or Psychiatrist?

    739 words|3.7 min read|

    Reviewed by Jodi Jaspan, MS, LPC If you or a loved one struggles with a mental health condition, you may be wondering whether you need [...]

  • A young person receives counseling to help with coming out

    How Counseling Can Help You Through the Coming Out Process

    641 words|3.2 min read|

    The coming out process can be a difficult experience for someone in the LGBTQ community.  Many people fear rejection from family and friends once [...]

  • A man dealing with road rage

    Understanding and Avoiding Road Rage

    908 words|4.5 min read|

    We've all experienced frustration on the road — other drivers irritate us by cutting us off, failing to use a turn signal or merging inappropriately. [...]

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    Does Your Therapist’s Age Matter?

    734 words|3.7 min read|

    Reviewed by Jodi Jaspan, MS, LPC When trying to find a counselor who is a good fit, clients have a lot to consider. A therapist’s [...]