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Emotionally focused therapy (EFT)

September 4, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) helps clients identify and understand the emotions that lead to conflict in their relationships.

Time blindness: Symptoms, causes, and treatment options

September 3, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Time blindness is a phenomenon in which a person has trouble perceiving time accurately. It can be caused by a number of conditions.

What is the polyvagal theory?

September 3, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

The polyvagal theory shows how the nervous system responds to stress and offers insight into the mind-body connection. Learn how this theory is used in therapy.

Covert narcissists: Traits and how they act in relationships

August 28, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Covert narcissism is a lesser-known expression of narcissism marked by hidden feelings of self-importance and hypersensitivity to criticism.

EMDR for anxiety

August 21, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team | Featuring Laurel Parnell, PhD

Typically used to treat trauma, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) can also help reduce symptoms of anxiety, panic, and phobias.

Trauma from bullying and cyberbullying

August 14, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Janine Oliver, PhD, MSW, LCSW

Bullying may look different today, but it can still happen to anyone—and it can change the way our brains work. Learn what to watch out for and how to help.

How to stop smoking

August 14, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Learn the physical and mental health effects of smoking, why it’s so hard to quit, and how you can get the help you need to quit smoking for good.

Chronic pain and mental health

August 14, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Chronic pain and mental health share a complex relationship, but those who struggle with both can find treatment options to improve their quality of life.

What is self-esteem, and how can I improve mine?

August 13, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Low self-esteem and excessive self-esteem can harm your mental health. Find out more about healthy self-esteem and how to improve your sense of self-worth.

How to tell the difference between sadness and depression

August 13, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley

The characteristics of sadness and the symptoms of depression can look similar. Follow this guidance to tell them apart and seek treatment as needed.

5 signs it’s time to quit or cut back on drinking

August 13, 2024 | Written by Amanda White, LPC

Alcohol is so woven into our lives that we don’t stop to consider why we drink. To explore your relationship with alcohol, start by asking these questions.

How to maintain therapist-client relationship boundaries in the age of telehealth

August 12, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Telehealth has opened up new doors for therapists to hold online sessions. Learn how to maintain boundaries while you practice remotely.

Disorganized attachment: Signs, causes, and how to heal

August 7, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Disorganized attachment is an insecure attachment style marked by uncertainty and confusion in relationships. Find out how to identify it and heal.

Positive psychology: What is “the good life”?

August 1, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Positive psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living, focusing on the strengths and virtues that enable us to thrive.

10 ways to shop healthfully, not compulsively

July 19, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley

Shopping addiction can take a toll on your wallet and your mental health. Here’s how to regain control of your spending habits.

Binge eating: How it starts, why it keeps happening, and how to stop

July 19, 2024 | Written by Amy Pershing, LMSW, ACSW, CCTP-II

Binge eating is an eating disorder that involves an uncontrollable desire to consume large quantities of food in a short period of time.

Feeling bad about feeling bad about your body

July 17, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Judith Matz, LCSW

Diet culture has changed, but it’s still here—and now body positivity has entered the chat. If you feel stuck in the middle, the right therapist can help.

Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy

July 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy involves gradually facing fears and anxieties without performing anxiety-reducing rituals.

Overstimulation: Symptoms, causes, and how to manage it

July 11, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Overstimulation occurs when the brain becomes overwhelmed by sensory information, sometimes resulting in physical or mental health challenges.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD): Signs and treatment

June 26, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by quick emotional changes and difficulty in relationships.

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)

June 20, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) combines mindfulness practices with cognitive behavioral strategies to help manage depression.

Mood disorders: Symptoms, causes, and treatment

June 13, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Learn about mood, types of mood disorders, what causes mood disorders, how to get diagnosed, and which therapies are most effective.

Gaslighting

June 13, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation that causes you to doubt yourself and question your reality. Learn how to spot this abuse and seek help.

Gaslighting examples: How to recognize it and respond

June 12, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that can be difficult to stop in real life situations. Here are several common gaslighting examples.

Unhealed bodies: Looking at ancestral trauma

June 5, 2024 | Published by Psychotherapy Networker

Resmaa Menakem, author of My Grandmother’s Hands, discusses racialized trauma and a body-based path to healing.

Learning the art of being

June 5, 2024 | Published by Psychotherapy Networker

It isn’t easy to learn self-care. Sometimes, you need to go through a fiery furnace to arrive at a place of centeredness.

Exposure therapy: How it works, types, and benefits

May 31, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Exposure therapy helps people overcome their fears by gradually and repeatedly facing them in a controlled way. Find out if it’s right for you.

Setting healthy boundaries with clients

May 30, 2024 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Latasha Matthews, MA, LPC, CPCS, CPLC

Setting healthy boundaries with clients can help prevent clinician burnout and strengthen the therapeutic alliance. Here’s how to get started.

Tips for new therapists on growing a private practice 

May 30, 2024 | Written by Frank Anderson, MD

Therapist, psychiatrist, author, and speaker Frank Anderson offers tips on discovering your specialty and expanding your private practice.

Dementia: Signs, types, causes, and treatment

May 30, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Dementia involves the loss of cognitive abilities, like memory and reasoning, which affect daily life. Spot the signs and discover treatment options.

How to get better sleep

May 30, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley

Most adults need at least seven hours of sleep, and getting too little can harm your mental and physical health. Follow these tips to regain your rest.

Sleep and mental health

May 30, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Sleep and mental health are closely intertwined, with a lack of sleep leading to worsened mental health concerns and vice versa. Get better sleep today.

How addictive is sugar?

May 30, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley

Science has shown that sugar has addictive properties, but depends on the individual. Here’s how it affects your mental and physical health.

Postpartum depression (PPD), psychosis, and related conditions

May 30, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Postpartum depression is common and can interfere with your ability to care for yourself and your child. Find out what PPD looks like and how to get help.

Nonbinary people and mental health

May 30, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Nonbinary people have a gender identity outside the traditional categories of male and female. They often face prejudice that can impact mental health.

Biofeedback therapy: How it works, types, and what it treats

May 24, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Biofeedback therapy helps people learn to control certain bodily functions, such as heart rate or muscle tension, to improve their overall wellbeing.

Understanding the five core skills of mindfulness

May 16, 2024 | Published by PESI Inc.

Terry Fralich, LCPC, shares five core skills of mindfulness and how to best practice them.

How patriarchy and toxic masculinity hurt men

May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

There’s nothing unhealthy about being strong, capable, or assertive. But violent and destructive behavior can hurt everyone—including men themselves.

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)

May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Mindfulness-based stress reduction teaches mindfulness meditation to help people live in the moment and manage stress. Find out more about this practice.

Child life specialists: What they do and how they can help

May 16, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Find out what child life specialists do and how they can help support kids and families in potentially stressful medical settings.

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