Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is one of those therapy terms that gets used everywhere. You hear it in podcasts, see it on therapist websites, and read about it in mental health articles. But despite how often it’s mentioned, many people aren’t exactly sure what…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood as being about cleanliness, organization, or quirks. In reality, OCD is a complex anxiety-based condition that can take over thoughts, behaviors, and daily life. People with OCD don’t engage in obsessions and compulsions because they want to; they do…
Emotional regulation is the ability to understand, manage, and respond to emotions in an effective manner. And this makes it a cornerstone of mental well-being. When emotions feel overwhelming or unpredictable, daily life can become exhausting and reactive. Two evidence-based approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has become one of the most widely used and well-researched approaches in mental health treatment. From anxiety and depression to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), CBT has helped countless people regain balance in their lives. But despite its…
We all have thoughts that pop into our heads automatically. Sometimes these thoughts are encouraging, but we’re not immune to self-critical or fear-based thoughts. For people struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, these negative thought patterns can feel like a constant cycle…
Every person in the world comes with their own past history, experiences, and challenges they’ve overcome. That’s why the world of therapy has so many different approaches. The different approaches were created to help target certain personalities, challenges, or preferences. Despite all the different options…
When it comes to the different therapy options, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. No two people in the world are exactly the same. Each person deals with their own mental health challenges, conditions, past traumas, family history, personalities, current life events, and more. Every individual…
New to the world of therapy? You may be wondering which approach or option best suits you and your needs. While the therapy world has come a long way and society has become more accepting, there are still a lot of stigmas and unknowns associated…
These negative thoughts and feelings that you’re having are starting to affect more than just your internal well-being. You’re interested in therapy, but you’re not quite sure where to start. You’re trying to find a solution to the problems you’re facing. You can’t help but…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that helps change the negative or unwanted behaviors, feelings, or thoughts a person may hold. Due to its nature, it’s a common therapy option that is highly effective in treating conditions like anxiety, depression, and other…
Everyone deals with a variety of different emotions each and every day. Joy, sadness, anger, disgust, and fear are some of the most common emotions shown in the Disney movie “Inside Out.” New emotions are thrown into the mix as a person grows older. In…
The therapy world is filled with a lot of unknowns. If you’re not familiar with the therapy world or all of the different conditions or treatment options, it can all seem a bit overwhelming. On top of already feeling like there is too much information…