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You’ve decided to end your season of therapy, so how do you do it? I suggest 3 main buckets of thought to help you as you prepare to...

Every therapist approaches their first session in their own unique way. I recommend that you ask your prospective therapist what their...

Churches and Christian ministries or non-profits sometimes offer Christian counseling. The term “Christian counseling” is a large one...

It's overwhelming! Let's start with some honesty - finding a therapist is so incredibly hard. As one friend described it, "It's like...

You’ve done the work of finding a therapist to connect with and now you’ve got them on the phone. What do you want to know? Here are some...

Therapists are licensed by a state board. Legally this means that they must see clients who are physically located in that state. This...

No. And yes... Let’s start with no: You don’t have to do anything. Ever. And especially not in therapy. I’m a big proponent of...

I really value this website, PsychologyToday.com. There are others that help you find a therapist, but this one is popular and robust....

In the broader Christian world, specifically in America, there are sometimes two strands of care that are similar, but different:...

I hope that no one dismisses your faith or looks down on your faith, therapist or not. Training All therapists should be trained (through...

Shouldn’t praying and reading the Bible be enough? Aren’t my challenges just a product of not being faithful enough? The questions above...

Compassionate Listening Therapy is a space to share all of your thoughts, ideas, and stories in a non-judgmental and non-agenda space....

The term is used in the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition...

Psychiatrists are trained medical doctors who focus on prescribing and managing medication. They diagnose mental health disorders,...

Only professionals with a medical license can prescribe medication. Typically this looks like a general practitioner (an MD), a nurse...

While every therapist is different, there are often a number of client-focused reasons for choosing to be unaffiliated with any health...

Every therapist who is open about their faith (Christian or other) has their own personal stance on if and how they incorporate faith...

This will likely happen. Therapists are humans who are imperfect and disappoint others at times. You may want to tell your therapist...

By law, licensed therapists are required to maintain confidentiality and keep your records private, as they are considered part of your...

Decision-Making and Preparing: Ask yourself, “How do I know I want to quit?” What are the clues and guidance you are using in this...