It seems every time I tell someone I'm a therapist, I'm met with: "Why can't I find a good therapist?" Studies show the most important factor in determining a successful outcome in therapy is the relationship you have with your therapist. Not their credentials, not...
If you've never been to a therapist before, going for the first time can be daunting. If you want to know what to expect during your first therapy session, you've come to the right place. Some people come to therapy for the first time excited and ready to tell their...
As therapists, we are required to adhere to an ethical code which states: “Do No Harm.” But what happens when we do and it’s outside of our control? I still remember the day my client came in my office and said, “I’m really angry with you.” She then told me how she...
It seems that until recently, most people were uncomfortable discussing counseling because of the stigma attached by our society and culture. Even still today, there are those that prefer to keep their counseling a secret for fear of what others will think. As a...
These days it seems every time I tell someone I'm a therapist, usually the first thing they say is, “It's so hard to find a good therapist.” Unless you know a therapist, counselor, or a psychologist, finding one can be challenging, intimidating, frustrating, and...
There are countless reasons why people seek therapy. A while back, we explored ways that counseling helps anxiety. Let’s look at some of the reasons why you might benefit from therapy right now. You find yourself at a crossroads or a transition in your life. You feel...
Meeting with a counselor for the first time can feel frightening and overwhelming. But there are ways to make starting counseling less intimidating. One of those ways is to make sure you've chosen a therapist will be a good fit for you. Years of experience have taught...
If you’ve ever been in therapy, there's a chance you’ve asked yourself this question. Maybe it’s because your counselor repeatedly responded with something like, “Hmm, tell me more” or maybe it’s because they always seemed to wear that same strange blue floral blouse....
Teal Swan said, "We do not fear the unknown. We fear what we project into the unknown." It can be intimidating walking into a complete stranger’s office for the first time, not knowing what to expect and also being expected to share the most personal and intimate...