COVID-19 and the resultant stress, anxiety and isolation have wreaked havoc on the coping abilities of even the most emotionally agile and healthy among us. With no end in sight, how do we care for ourselves in the months ahead?
Therapy can be beneficial to anyone seeking to improve their personal or professional lives. The process can lead to richer, more satisfying experiences and relationships, as well as a deeper sense of calm, intention, and direction in our day-to-day lives.
There is art and science involved in finding a therapist, kind of like finding a good romantic partner.
Research has demonstrated that the most effective way to manage mental illness is through a combination of medication and psychotherapy.
It’s important to talk with your therapist about their diagnostic impressions.
Therapy can last from a few sessions to several years, and we encourage you to talk with your therapist from the beginning about how you will know when you are ready to leave therapy.
Establishing a trusting relationship is the cornerstone of effective therapy, so talk openly with your therapist about what works for you and what does not, especially if you’ve had experience with therapy in the past.
Therapy is an investment of your time and money. It’s important to understand up front how much therapy will cost you. This should be an explicit conversation, and one that you should feel free to return to if it ends up feeling unmanageable.
