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Could EMDR Help Me?

What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of therapy meant to access memories where they are stored in the brain and body. In short, it…

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Five Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured and goal-oriented form of psychotherapy that was developed in the 1960s by Dr. Aaron Beck. It involves identifying…

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The Beginning of Therapy: What To Expect

As a new therapy client, you’ll no doubt have many questions about your first few sessions. What will you be expected to talk about, and what kinds of questions will…

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5 Signs It’s Time to See a Therapist

Perhaps you’re curious about therapy but you wonder if you really “need” it. Especially in current times when we are chiefly aware of the suffering of others, we may be…

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Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety

Millions of us experience anxiety each year, and the effects are both distressing and debilitating. Chronic unease, apprehension, and avoidance keep us from participating fully in life — and when…

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What is Exposure Therapy?

Exposure Therapy is a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) used in talk therapy to treat people struggling with fear or anxiety.  Exposure therapy can be used to treat the…

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How to Break Up With Your Therapist

It’s important that you like your therapist. You should feel like you and your therapist are on the same page about your goals, that they can help you achieve your…