How Do You Know You Need Counseling or Therapy?
Most of us picture therapy as something you only consider when life has totally gone off the rails. But, truth is, taking a step toward counseling isn’t about hitting rock bottom, it’s a conscious move to get more clarity, peace, and connection in your day-to-day life. Sometimes the signs that we could use expert support […]
How Does Therapy Help With Depression?
Therapy for depression goes far beyond just easing difficult feelings. It’s about restoring clarity, helping us find our footing, and building up that sense of resilience we sometimes think we lost. Imagine therapy as a space to root out old thought patterns, learn practical ways to deal with stress, and build new emotional tools you […]
When Meditation Goes Very, Very Wrong
Day 6: I cycle through every meditation posture I can think of. I have amassed a pillow fort of props and cushions, desperate to help myself make it through each session. I fear I am doing permanent damage to my knees. The physical challenge heralded by my first practice was worse than I had feared. […]
Why you should or shouldn’t meditate
I’m on day nine of this retreat, and honestly, I cannot wait to be done. The chaos from earlier this week has settled into something manageable—not because I’ve transcended anything or broken through the walls of the Self to become one with the cosmos. I don’t levitate or see mystical lights dancing behind my eyelids. […]
Can a Therapist Diagnose Depression? Understanding Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Depression affects many people and raises important questions about diagnosis and treatment. Therapists play a key role in identifying symptoms and shaping treatment plans through clinical interviews. For an official diagnosis, especially if medication is considered, collaboration with psychiatrists or primary care physicians is common. In this article, you’ll learn who can diagnose depression, how […]
