Category Archives: Advice

11 Tips For Successful Therapy

On May 15, 2015, Posted by , In Advice,Listicle, With No Comments

Here’s some tips to make your experience in therapy as fruitful as possible. 1. Talk to several therapists before choosing one: There are all sorts of personalities and many different modalities. Finding someone you connect well with is the most important predictor of success. 2. Make sure the financial commitment…

One Simple Question

On January 13, 2015, Posted by , In Advice, With No Comments

There is one very helpful question you can ask yourself as you go through difficult times. One question that just might be the lifeboat you can cling to as you navigate stormy seas. It is simple and effective. Without further delay, the question is . . . “How can I…

11 Times You Should Consider Seeing A Therapist

On January 5, 2015, Posted by , In Advice,Listicle, With 1 Comment

I recently wrote an article that might have been surprising, considering I’m a therapist. It was entitled 11 Things to Do Before Seeing A Therapist. After re-reading that I thought I should write this article, its natural counterpart. Admittedly, I’m a little biased, but I whole-heartedly believe that almost everyone could benefit…

Eleven Things You Should Do Before Seeing A Therapist

On December 12, 2014, Posted by , In Advice,Mindfulness, With 4 Comments

Disclaimer: this advice is not meant to replace mental health treatment, medication, or therapy. For depression, serious mental illness, and more, you should definitely see a professional. AND try the things in this article. Therapists might hate me for writing this. But here are eleven things you should do before…