Understanding & Treating Androphobia: The Fear of Men

While we’re all entitled to personal preferences, specific phobias are much more than a simple aversion or disinclination. A phobia can be a debilitating mental health condition,  often marked by irrational fear or anxiety about an entity or situation. Perhaps one of the most alienating phobias is the fear of men, which can complicate everything … Read more

Therapists for empaths and highly sensitive people

The world of talk therapy is expanding. With the advent of online therapists and counseling platforms, more and more people are getting in touch with their emotions.  Therapists for empaths are trained to focus on the specialized needs of highly sensitive people. An empath experiences physical symptoms and feelings that originate outside their perspective. It … Read more

‘Start From the Top’ & Free Online Therapy from Talkspace

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Finding access to mental health support can be difficult, especially with the rising costs of traditional therapy sessions. Free online therapy programs provide a way to get the help you need at an affordable price. Talkspace, a revolutionary new platform designed to provide accessible, affordable, and convenient online therapy, could be the answer. Talkspace has … Read more

REBT vs. CBT: Comparing Two Popular Therapy

Behavioral therapy is widely used to help people cope with mental health issues. It seeks to find negative patterns, develop better stress handling methods, and bring about long-term life changes. Behavioral therapy can be used to address a range of issues; from unhealthy compulsions and sleep dysfunction to irrational fears or beliefs. Therapists employ various … Read more

Don’t Be Fooled: Delusional Disorder Symptoms and Treatment

Delusional disorder symptoms include fixed delusions (which are held for more than one month and often longer), distorted thought processes, impaired functioning, paranoid ideation, social isolation, difficulty managing emotions, and anxiety. Treatment includes counseling, psychotherapy, and/or medication. The treatments aim to reduce symptoms of paranoia and delusional thinking by helping an individual identify false beliefs, … Read more

Breaking Down Barriers: What to Talk About in Therapy

Are you struggling to make progress in therapy? Do you feel like your conversations are going nowhere and don’t seem to be helping? It could be that you aren’t discussing the right topics. Therapy is more than just addressing crises – it’s a unique opportunity for personal growth and exploration. You can talk about anything … Read more

How To Journal for Anxiety: The Therapeutic Value of Writing

Journaling is a powerful technique for managing anxiety and mental health. It helps track your progress with coping strategies and conventional therapies and develop insights into how you process different events in life. More importantly, journaling for anxiety helps you reflect and think through emotions if you are stressed. A 2018 Pennsylvania State University study … Read more

Metaphysical Counseling

Metaphysical counseling, also called transpersonal or spiritual counseling, is a holistic approach to therapy that tries to harness the nature of reality and use it as a tool for emotional growth. Clients are encouraged to explore their beliefs and spirituality to create a path to emotional health. The client learns to address influences in metaphysical … Read more

Finding Insurance That Helps Cover Mental Health

This article was updated on January 15, 2023, by Eric Van Buskirk Admitting to yourself that you need therapy is an act of bravery, and chances are that if you’re reading this article right now- you’re at least considering it.  It’s common knowledge that mental health services don’t come cheap, but there is help to … Read more