Healing Journey: A Therapist Reflects on Processing Deep Childhood Trauma
A mental health professional recently shared a personal account of navigating intense emotional challenges during a recent week. The individual described this p
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What Counselling in Two Different Countries Taught Me: Hansel Wong on Connection, Curiosity, and Culture
The Power of Curiosity What happens in these situations? For Hansel Wong, a member of the GoodTherapy platform, the answer starts with authentic curiosity. „Jus
Dr. LaNail Plummer Shares Insights on Starting Therapy
GoodTherapy highlights Dr. LaNail Plummer as a featured member spotlight. The timing aligns with Black History Month in February and Women’s Health Month in Mar
Couples Therapy: The Cognitive Load That Breaks Therapists
Couples therapy is widely considered the most cognitively demanding form of clinical work, yet most therapists lack proper training for it. The mismatch between
Navigating Mental Health Insurance: A Practical Guide for Patients
Finding a mental health provider that accepts your specific insurance plan often feels like an impossible task. Many patients encounter long lists of available
Children and Hypnotherapy: Can Imagination Become Healing?
Forget the stage shows. Hypnotherapy with children is a far gentler, more playful, and story-driven experience. When most of us hear the word „hypnosis,” we pic
Why Do Men Avoid Therapy? The Psychology Behind Seeing Help as Weakness
Many men hesitate to seek therapy due to deep-rooted beliefs about masculinity that equate emotional openness with failure. Traditional gender norms often teach
Sudden Gains and Early Response in Outpatient Psychotherapy: Predicting Symptom Change
Abstract Background: Although sudden gains and early response are established as reliable predictors of psychotherapy outcomes, consistent findings regarding th
Navigating the Emotional Aftermath of Cancer Recovery
Completing cancer treatment is often viewed as a triumphant finish line, yet many survivors find the transition to post-treatment life unexpectedly difficult. S
Two Dimensions of Pain Acceptance: Links to Opioid Misuse and Readiness for Change
Two Facets of Pain Acceptance: Link to Excessive Opioid Use and Readiness for Behavior Change Despite widespread knowledge of risks associated with long-term op
Sauna Research Gathers Momentum as Experts Seek Consensus
Leading researchers in heat exposure are convening to establish a unified understanding of sauna benefits and risks, aiming to clarify what science currently su
Psilocybin Therapy: Clinics Brace for New Reimbursement Rules
Clinics across the United States are preparing to meet stricter oversight and payment structures as psilocybin moves toward FDA approval. Experts say the experi