Therapy can feel like a relaxed conversation. You talk, your therapist listens, and sometimes they ask thoughtful questions. It can be easy to assume that therapy is mostly about venting or getting advice. But there is a lot more happening in the room than you might realize. While you are sharing your story, your therapist […]
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Therapists, Therapy
Therapists hold space all day long. We listen closely. We regulate our own nervous systems while helping others regulate theirs. We show up with empathy, curiosity, and presence, sometimes session after session without much of a pause. We are trained to sit with pain, resistance, growth, and those beautiful moments of insight. And still, we
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Professional/Work, Therapists
Feeling abandoned isn’t just about someone walking away. It’s that deep, gut-twisting ache that makes you question if you’re enough, if people care, or if you can really trust anyone to stay. It might come from a breakup, a friendship that faded, or growing up with a parent who was there but never really there.
Ever wondered what goes on behind the closed doors of a therapy session? If you’ve been in therapy before, you’ve probably noticed certain phrases that seem to pop up again and again. It’s not because therapists have a secret script (though that would make our jobs easier). These statements are often rooted in research, psychology,
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Mental Health, Therapists, Therapy, Tips
Congratulations, baby therapist. You did it—you’ve made it through grad school, late-night study sessions, practicum jitters, and countless role-plays pretending to help your peers through made-up problems. Now, you’re stepping into the real world of therapy, ready to help clients navigate their lives. It’s exciting, humbling, and yes, sometimes terrifying. Let’s talk about what’s ahead.
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Professional/Work, Therapists, Tips
Anxiety is sneaky. It doesn’t always show up as a racing heart or sweaty palms. Sometimes, it hides behind behaviors that seem unrelated. Deflection is one such behavior—when we shift focus away from our anxiety to avoid dealing with it head-on. The tricky part? Many of us deflect without even realizing it. What Is Anxiety
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Anxiety, Anxiety
The idea of using artificial intelligence (AI) as a therapist might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it’s becoming an increasingly common option in the world of mental health. AI-powered chatbots and apps offer a kind of “always-on” support system that promises to make mental health care more accessible, affordable, and stigma-free.
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Getting Started, Q&A, Therapists, Therapy, Tips