Wondering if online therapy works? Hesitant about its efficacy? Read on to hear out thoughts!
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Bipolar disorder can lead someone to feel as though they are on a roller coaster of emotions that they didn’t voluntarily pay an admission ticket to ride. Their desire to get off the ride is ever-present, but feels completely out of their control. The varied emotions one can experience that is diagnosed with bipolar disorder can place them in positions of feeling different, misunderstood, confused, scared, frustrated and alienated. Click here to read on.
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If you are someone that has been on a mental health journey for any amount of time now, you may have come by what is called a “cancellation policy”. If this is your first entry point into the mental health world - then welcome! We hope this journal serves to be informative for you as you embark on this journey. Click here to read on.
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We all go through stress in our lives. Whether it is the loss of a job or a loved one, or frustration from school or work, it is part of the human experience. Coping is the process of adapting to the changes in our lives. How do you respond to change?
- Nicole Meeker, MSWI
There are many reasons why you might find yourself in the position of finding a new therapist. Whether you are coming back to therapy after a few months or years after your last experience with therapy, or perhaps you are continuing immediately after a closure with your most recent therapist, there are a few ways to consider and prepare for beginning the therapeutic journey with a new therapist.
- Kaely Phelps, LMSW
People are far more than their symptoms or problems, which is why holistic therapy asks us to bring our whole selves into the therapeutic process. This approach focuses on fostering a balanced relationship between mind, body, and spirit to achieve optimal wellness and personal growth. As a holistic therapy practice, we at Repose integrate psychotherapy with movement and somatic education in order to help you gain clarity and overcome challenges.
- Sarah Panzer, MSW
Having suicidal thoughts can be terrifying. These thoughts can be isolating. You might feel lost, as though you can’t tell anyone. Maybe the thoughts don’t feel so serious because you know you would never act on them. Or you might be ashamed that you feel that way in your weakest moments. You probably don’t want to burden your loved ones with your personal struggles.
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You think you’ve found a therapist that’s right for you: they align with your needs and goals, have a high level of expertise and training, and, most importantly, their personality and approach make you feel seen, heard, and understood. The only problem? They’re out-of-network (OON) with your insurance. The good news is that this does not, in fact, have to be a problem at all.
- Sarah Panzer, MSW
Research shows that therapy from “afar” can be just as effective as in-person therapy. This research indicates that tele-psychiatry clients reported improved mental health after a month of tele-therapy. Tele-psychiatry patients also reported similar levels of overall satisfaction and comfort as in-person ones (Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 2006). Click above to learn more about online therapy.
- Prerna Menon, LMSW, CTP
Despite all the challenges that come your way in college, you still have the capacity to enjoy yourself and thrive in this environment. This blog maps out 4 ways to help you cope better with the inevitability of college stress.
- Yaojia Sun, MHC-LP
Have you ever experienced sadness or anger and felt it in your gut or chest? Ever heard people in your life say “that was gut-wrenching” or “my heart hurts”?. These phrases are more than just metaphorical explanations of somebody’s experience - they are emotional AND physical experiences that one is having. Research studies have found that the brain regions that light up when one is experiencing emotional pain, are the same brain regions that light up when one is experiencing physical pain.
- Prerna Menon, LMSW, CTP
So you’ve decided to explore the world of therapy and you’re unsure about where to begin. It’s not always easy figuring out how to access therapy and how to start the process. Deciding to work with a therapist can be intimidating altogether, especially when trying to navigate the complicated world of health insurance.
- Jennifer Dusovic