Group therapy has a strange rhythm. Over time it oscillates between two poles: pain and boredom, even if group is also filled with deeply important moments and awakenings. Eventually someone sighs, half joking: “Why am I paying for this?” The question captures a philosophical insight that Arthur Schopenhauer recognized long

Every week I meet people who feel a strange mix of amazement and unease about artificial intelligence. AI drafts their emails, outlines their presentations, cleans up their photos, and recommends the right words when they’re not quite sure what to say. It’s astonishingly useful. It’s also a very quiet kind

Our world is getting more complicated, socially and emotionally, so it isn’t surprising that mental health issues are increasingly prevalent, often leading people in two opposite directions: self-isolating or interpersonally “acting out.”  You may have found yourself doing one or both in the last couple of years. Finding meaningful, effective

If you’ve ever considered attending group therapy, you may feel a mix of curiosity and uncertainty about what to expect. Group therapy is an effective and supportive approach to addressing a variety of mental health conditions, providing benefits that extend far beyond individual therapy. Knowing what happens during a group

Starting therapy can feel both exciting and a little nerve-wracking. Whether you’re seeking support for a specific issue or simply exploring ways to improve your mental health, understanding what to expect during your first therapy session can ease some uncertainties and help you feel more prepared. This guide outlines the

Life often presents challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, or simply looking for ways to enhance your emotional health, individual therapy offers a transformative opportunity for personal growth. By providing a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings, therapy can

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No matter how hard we try to avoid suffering, it seems that life will always test our limits. Sometimes, it doesn’t take much to feel swept away and fear we’ll never find our way back to a sense of safety and stability within ourselves. When we eventually regain our balance,

1. Freedom When people first learn about existentialism, it can seem like a depressing, boring, or hopeless philosophy. But for those practicing existential psychotherapy (or at least addressing existential themes in therapy), dealing with some of the difficult or terrible stuff in an authentic and brave way can help people

I have been a therapist in private practice for 25 years, but I was in therapy for about 15 years before that. I started as a client when I was 11 years old; and over the years, I had great therapists and terrible therapists. Here is what I learned from being a mental