In a world full of overstimulation, busy schedules and mounting pressure, it’s no surprise many people lie awake at night with racing thoughts and tense muscles. Chronic stress doesn’t just wear you down emotionally; it can also take a toll on your physical health by increasing levels of cortisol, your body’s primary stress hormone. Learning […]
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When children struggle emotionally or behaviorally, traditional talk therapy may not be the most effective way to help them heal. Children often have difficulty expressing their feelings in words. Play therapy bridges that gap by giving children a natural and safe outlet to process their emotions, experiences and inner world. Play therapy is a proven
A full-time job in the United States often comes with the assumption of security, regular paychecks, access to health insurance and benefits that include mental health support. But for millions of working Americans, this picture is far from reality. Employment doesn’t always equal care. Even with insurance, many workers face steep co-pays, limited provider networks
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Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is a specialized, evidence-based form of therapy designed to help people — especially children and adolescents — process and heal from traumatic experiences. By combining the structure of cognitive behavioral therapy with trauma-sensitive principles, TF-CBT empowers people to make sense of their trauma and develop healthier coping strategies. This form
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Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is a structured, evidence-based therapeutic approach that combines traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness strategies. MBCT was developed to help prevent relapse in individuals with recurring depression, but its benefits have extended to people struggling with anxiety, stress and emotional regulation issues. By blending mindfulness practices like meditation and breathwork
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Psychodynamic therapy is one of the oldest and most well-established forms of psychotherapy. It’s deeply rooted in traditional psychoanalysis, developed by Sigmund Freud, but has evolved to suit modern clinical practice. If you’re curious about where your emotional challenges come from and want to explore long-term patterns in your thinking, relationships or behaviors, psychodynamic therapy
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If you’ve ever experienced a traumatic event that left a lasting mental imprint, you may have found that traditional talk therapy wasn’t enough. Trauma doesn’t always respond to logic or reasoning, and that’s why eye movement desensitization and reprocessing has gained widespread attention. EMDR therapy is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps people reprocess distressing
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When mental health struggles become overwhelming, many people look for a therapeutic approach that helps them manage distress without denying their pain. That’s where acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) stands out. ACT is a modern behavioral therapy that teaches people to accept their inner experiences, stay present and commit to actions that align with their
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Exposure therapy is a proven psychological treatment that helps people confront fears, reduce avoidance and regain control over their emotional responses. While it may sound intimidating at first, exposure therapy is one of the most effective tools for treating anxiety disorders, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In this article, we’ll break
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Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is a specialized form of psychotherapy designed to help people manage intense emotions, improve relationships and reduce harmful behaviors. Originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD), DBT is now used for a variety of mental health conditions, especially those that involve emotional dysregulation. If you’ve been told DBT might
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