therapy

A group of asexual people marching with a banner, raising awareness for an asexual-friendly website and encouraging asexual-friendly therapy.

What is Asexual-Friendly Therapy?

In a few days I’ll be giving a presentation to other counselors about asexual-friendly therapy! I’m so excited to help other mental health professionals provide more supportive healthcare to asexual folks. And I thought I’d give you a taste of what I’ll be talking about!

A woman seeing a female therapist for her first therapy session.

What to Expect From Your First Therapy Session

Have you been considering therapy, but aren’t sure about taking the plunge? Are you worried about what to do, or whether you’d screw it up? Here’s a play-by-play of what a first therapy session looks like, so you can decide what you’re ready for, and what kind of therapist is right for you.

A couple on a couch discussing how long it takes therapy to work.

How Long Does Therapy Take To Work?

If you’re thinking of starting psychotherapy, it can be an intimidating commitment. How do you know whether you’ll get results? How do you know if you’ve found the right therapist? And how much time should you give it before trying something else? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but here are a few pointers to help you figure out how long therapy may take to work for you.

A client talking to a therapist or psychiatrist in an office.

Do I Need a Therapist or Psychiatrist: How to Decide

Mental health services are more widely available than ever, but with that comes the question of figuring out what service is right for you. Who prescribes medication? Who can teach you coping skills? So here’s a simple explanation to help you find the right therapist or psychiatrist for you.

Happiness in cartoon egg form

Happiness is a skill

Happiness isn’t just an emotion. Happiness is a skill – a set of skills – that you can put into practice to create a fulfilling life.