psychotherapy
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What to Expect at Your First Therapy Appointment (and How to Prepare for It)
You’ve taken the leap and scheduled a first appointment with a therapist. Maybe it’s your first-ever session with anyone, or your last session was years ago, or you’re nervous about switching to a new therapist. Whatever your exact circumstances, you have a calendar appointment to physically (or virtually) sit on a stranger’s couch while they…
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The Difference Between a Psychologist and Psychiatrist (and Why It Matters)
When you need mental health care, the different terminology can be confusing. Do you need a psychiatrist? A psychologist? What’s the difference between the two, anyway?
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What to Do After Having a Sex Dream About Someone You Know
When you wake up from a nightmare you might be a little panicked, but when you wake up from a dirty dream about someone you know in real life, you might be a lot panicked. The prospect of going to work, school, or a social function and seeing them — knowing how “they” are in…
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How to Help Your Teenager Warm Up to Therapy
At some point, you may notice a few signs that suggest your teen needs help. Maybe their grades are starting to slip, they’re going through a rocky break-up with their first love, or they’ve become withdrawn for a significant amount of time. You think it might be helpful for them to speak to a therapist,…