Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an approach that focuses on early and direct identification of cognitive distortions. Then, the...

In addition to different types of psychotherapy providers, there are also different types of psychotherapy approaches. Sometimes these appr

Since 2012, those wishing to become a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) need to meet several requirements in the state of...

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) are a perfect example of a training program that prepares its students to wear many different...

I wanted to spend several posts discussing what it's like to start psychotherapy because I know it's a daunting prospect for many people....

After explaining their assessment, your psychiatrist will make recommendations on a treatment plan they think will be safe and effective....

After several sessions with a new psychiatrist, the two of you should have been able to cover quite a bit of information including: -What...

After completing a detailed review of your medical care via other providers, psychiatrists will then try to determine if there are any...

There’s a lot of out of date imagery of psychiatry circulating the popular media. One of those images is of a psychiatrist with a couch,...

I previously wrote that I would discuss the new patient medical workup in more detail, as it can sometimes be an intimidating thought for...

What To Expect is a series about making psychiatric care a little more understandable and accessible. Psychotherapy plays such central...

It’s important to have toys around that just let children explore wherever their imagination takes them. Sometimes kids need a “starting...

After gaining a good understanding of why you are presenting for care and also your past psychiatric history, time will be spent on...

After reviewing any past psychiatric symptoms and treatment, most psychiatrists will spend some time learning about any past and any...

After getting a detailed understanding of your concerns, your psychiatrist will then usually focus on gathering a very detailed history...

I always try to keep a few toys around that people can play with while still trying to have a conversation. Some people call them...

The most important part of meeting a new psychiatrist is making sure that your story is understood. Why are you coming to a physician,...

I previously posted about how I prefer to work with patients in-person. That’s still my preference, even now when meeting with someone in...

This physician would like to see you in-person, whenever possible. There is so much more to an effective psychiatric appointment than...