Beginning therapy can feel a little intimidating. Those new to the process may have questions—and sometimes misconceptions—about what it will look like, so it can help to understand what the first ...

Just like athletes warm up before a big game, mental health experts say preparing for therapy can transform your experience. Greg Lamont, clinical director at Juniper Mountain Counseling, reveals that ...

Can a Single Therapy Session Make a Difference? Experts Say Yes, With the Right Mindset Just before the holidays in 2025, Julie Hart felt stuck. A nagging problem she had struggled with for years left ...

Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, but only with the right mindset.

Anna Lee Beyer writes about mental health, relationships, parenting, and books for Huffington Post, Romper, Slate, Glamour, Parents, and others. When you hear the word “therapy,” what do you imagine?

If you’re thinking about going to therapy for the first time, you might feel a mix of emotions: excitement to get a professional’s take on issues that are bothering you, anxiety and awkwardness about ...

Mental health care should never feel like a luxury - and yet, for millions of people, the price tag attached to therapy makes it feel like exactly that. A therapy session in the U.S. typically costs ...

Seeking mental health help is a significant step, but that first intake session can often feel more like paperwork than progress, and a significant proportion of people 'drop out' or never return for ...