Salvador Minuchin developed structural family therapy in the 1960s after working as a pediatrician in Argentina. After spending time exclusively working with children, he began to realize that treating them alone didn’t inherently solve their problems. His model of...
In the first session of this four-part series, clinical psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula and hypnotherapist Grace Smith, discussed the science and similarities behind hypnosis and traditional therapy. In session 2, Dr. Ramani and Smith dive deeper into how our...
Hearing the words "hypnotist" or "hypnotherapy" may spark images of mind-controlled individuals clucking like a chicken in front of a laughing audience. While the entertainment industry has leveraged the power of hypnosis to sell tickets, the scientific and mental...
Somatic therapy integrates principles from traditional psychotherapy, physical therapy, and holistic treatment. Somatic therapists use various mind-body techniques to identify and release tension affecting someone’s well-being. The body, rather than the mind, is the...
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are two popular psychotherapy treatments that can help with a variety of mental health issues. They share many similarities, but it is crucial to understand the differences. To understand the...
Talk therapy is not a novel concept. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness*, in 2018, 19% of the US adult population experienced some mental health concern. However, less than 44% received treatment. While there are so many variables and...
CBT stands for cognitive-behavioral therapy. It is an evidence-based treatment that can help with a variety of mental health issues. Today, it is one of the most widely used theories in psychotherapy. Don't miss the video toward the end of this article showcasing a...
10 Questions to Ask a New Therapist Finding the right therapist can be challenging, scary, and frustrating. The process of getting connected to therapy involves complicated information about insurance, long wait times, as well as the anxiety of being vulnerable with a...
EMDR is consider a safe and effective therapy. There are not many dangers of EMDR therapy to be aware of. However, before using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, it’s important to know…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder: A Winning Combination? It is estimated that one to two percent of the population is living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Fortunately, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can be an...