Trigger warning: This article briefly mentions self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Borderline Personality (BPD) is believed to affect anywhere between 1-4% of the population. It can be argued that BPD is the most commonly talked about personality disorder currently. While these discussions can bring about awareness and advocacy for the proper treatment of the diagnosis, it [...]
The weather is warming, the days are longer…yep! It is summer again! How does the Summer make you feel? With the change in season comes new opportunities to practice self-care. From capitalizing on daylight to taking stock of seasonal produce, we have you covered! In this article, we will discuss self-care strategies that are specific [...]
Disclaimer: While we will be talking about the topic of neglect in today’s article, please know that this article is aimed for adults who have experienced emotional neglect growing up, or presently with a romantic partner. If you suspect a minor you know is being neglected emotionally or physically, please contact a therapist, mandated reporter, [...]
Trigger Warning: This post discusses abuse in relationships. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, know that you are not alone. Here at online-therapy.com we provide support for people of various life circumstances. If you are in need and in the United States, you can call the national domestic violence hotline [...]
Ever thoughts you had anxiety but also feel like you get a lot done during your day? You’re not alone! There are plenty of people who have what is known as high functioning anxiety. People with high functioning anxiety can often get work done and be an active participant in their daily activities. However, they [...]
CBT Works Well for Couples Have you considered starting couples counseling with a loved one? First off, congratulations on making such an important consideration for your relationship! Couples counseling is a fantastic option to get two people on the same page in a romantic relationship. You may be familiar with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) already. [...]
Benefit #1: More confidence in your life One of the big things talked about in therapy is self-esteem, or how you feel about yourself. Self-esteem can be high or low (or somewhere in between!) In therapy, we work on boosting your self-esteem so that you feel comfortable and confident with who you are and [...]
Perhaps you have heard about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, also known as CBT. Have you ever wondered what makes CBT unique compared to other types of therapies that are offered? If so, you are in the right place! In this article we are going to explore the different components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. #1 CBT Focuses [...]
When depression sets in, our routines become disrupted. Many of us are familiar with the expression related to depression that it can be challenging to get out of bed. We need to quickly adjust to how we are feeling and what we need. One topic related to depression that is discussed less often is decision-making. [...]
When Covid-19 led to mass shutdowns globally, we as a society quickly turned to technology to find ways to work, interact, and even receive medical attention. One of the biproducts of this concept is a major surge in Teletherapy. People could now access mental health services from the comfort of their own home. Today, places [...]
