Therapy Tools

We’re all stressed. Some of us even wear it as a badge of honor, regularly lamenting about how busy and stressed we are. But stress isn’t necessarily a positive thing. It can be detrimental to your physical and emotional well-being if it becomes overwhelming. Knowing how to cope with stress…

Everyone who needs therapy should be able to get the assistance they need, but unfortunately, that’s not reality. Mental health services aren’t as readily available to people who can’t afford therapy. If you’re one of these people, here are some options to consider. Understanding the Options Just because you can’t…

Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the world, with 19% of adults reporting having the disorder. So, it’s no surprise that you’re probably reading this to learn about dealing with anxiety and getting some relief from anxious thoughts. What may be surprising is that the simple act…

Therapy should be a safe space where clients can express themselves freely and feel heard and understood. Client-centered therapy creates exactly that environment. Client-centered therapy means focusing on the client’s experiences and perspectives and helping create a safe, nonjudgmental space where the client can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.…

The science is clear on the benefits of journaling and why embracing journaling and making it a habit is a good idea. But that doesn’t mean that journaling has to be difficult or weigh us down, according to Ikia Young, LPC, MHR, MBA. Ikia presented a webinar for All Counseling…

If you could do something simple every day that would improve your mood, increase your positivity, and help relieve stress, would you do it? You likely answered that question with a resounding “Yes!” Yet, only about 1-in-6 people consider themselves active journalers. Journaling just 20 or fewer minutes a day…

If you take a look at social media, it seems like everyone is having a festive season straight out of a movie or television show. They’re going to parties, baking cookies, buying the perfect gift for everyone, and decorating everything around them to look like a holiday winter wonderland. Even…

The parties, food, gifts, and time with loved ones… it seems like the holidays are a happy, festive time for everyone, but that just isn’t the case.  The holidays can bring on a great deal of stress, loneliness, and anxiety. For those living with a mental health disorder, the holidays…

When you bring your little bundle of joy home from the hospital, it seems everyone has advice on what you should and shouldn’t do. Put them to sleep this way. Don’t feed them that way. Don’t forget to do xyz. The advice continues through toddlerdom and the elementary school years…

Everyone has advice for you when you have an infant, but the helpful tips dry up by the time you find yourself parenting a teen. Parents often feel like they're just trying to survive the teenage years, and no one knows what they’re doing. It’s a challenging time for the…

Do you need a life coach, or is a therapist the key to addressing your concerns? The answer is, “It depends.”  When it comes to life coaching vs. therapy, both fulfill important but different roles. And you don’t necessarily have to choose one or the other. A person might need…

You’ve recognized that you need a mental health professional to help work through some concerns. You chose a counselor with the right credentials and are ready to make an appointment. Now you’re wondering if your health insurance will cover therapy. The answer is probably. Congress passed the Paul Wellstone and…

You’ve reached the decision to seek support from a counselor. You have healing to do, and you understand that you can’t do it alone. But when you start looking for a counselor, you find it’s not as easy as you thought. There are many different types of counselors, and the…

In addition to obtaining a degree from a university or college, a therapist must also complete the necessary requirements to obtain professional licensing in the state where they plan to practice. We've listed some basic information on the various licenses and certifications, as well state board of examiners. Accreditations, Certifications,…

At its core, mental health rehabilitation works to help a person re-establish a sense of emotional health so they can once again function in their regular life. Often, rehabilitative therapy includes in-patient or intensive outpatient support for individuals recovering from mental health diagnoses.