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Introduction Living in a small town does not mean you have fewer options for quality mental health care. If the nearest counselor’s office is an hour away, or if the idea of running into your therapist at the grocery store makes you hesitate to even start, you are dealing with a real barrier, not an …
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Introduction You have decided to start therapy, or maybe you have been in therapy before and it did not quite click. Either way, you are now facing a search bar full of names, credentials, and specialties, and no clear way to know who is actually right for you. Finding the right therapist is about more …
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Introduction If you have been cutting off your parents, or your adult child has cut you off, you have probably seen the headlines by now. A recent Wall Street Journal feature asked a pointed question. Are therapists to blame for the rise of adults cutting off their parents? It is a question a lot of …
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Introduction Taking the first step toward therapy can feel both hopeful and intimidating. You may know you need support, but still find yourself wondering, “What actually happens during a first therapy session?” If you’ve never been to counseling before, it’s completely normal to have questions and even a few worries. Maybe you’re concerned that you’ll …
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Introduction Is virtual counseling really as effective as meeting with a therapist in person?” It’s one of the first questions many people ask when considering therapy and it’s an important one. After all, the way you access care can play a significant role in whether you seek support in the first place. The short answer …
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