Beginning therapy can feel a little intimidating. Those new to the process may have questions—and sometimes misconceptions—about what it will look like, so it can help to understand what the first ...

There are additional elements needed to succeed in a group therapy process, in contrast to individual therapy, apart from ...

Just before the holidays in 2025, Julie Hart felt stuck. A nagging problem she had struggled with for years left her ruminating all day and questioning nearly everything she had ever said, done or ...

Jennifer Udler has been a practicing therapist for 25 years. A little over a decade ago, she started training for a marathon, running with a group near her home in Montgomery County, Maryland. “I ...

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After you’ve settled on a therapist, figured out your insurance, and scheduled an appointment, it’s time to have your first session. Even if you’re confident about your decision to start therapy, it’s ...