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Therapy Changes Welcomes Dr. Melissa Kae

By: Melissa Kae, Psy.D. | September 11, 2026

I am honored and deeply grateful to join the Therapy Changes team and work alongside such a skilled group of psychologists! I believe that collaboration with colleagues leads to the best care for my clients, and I’m excited to be part of a practice that shares this commitment. When difficult experiences remain unprocessed, the mind […]

Helped Better: Why the Therapeutic Relationship Matters

By: Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | August 21, 2026

You have probably seen online ads about affordable, quick access therapy with the convenience of never leaving home. For some, an online therapy platform may be the best or only option, especially when the alternative is receiving no help at all. However, quick access therapy is not the same as receiving the right type of […]

Therapy Changes Welcomes Dr. Heidi Kraft

By: Heidi Kraft, Ph.D., ABPP | August 14, 2026

“Why did you become a psychologist?” I have been doing this for a long time, and over the years I have been asked that question quite often. At first, my answer was simple: I wanted to help people. After all, I am blessed with natural empathy that I inherited – and learned – from my […]

Is Medication Right for Me? A Therapist Weighs In

By: Ashley Malooly, Ph.D. | February 6, 2026

As a psychologist, I’m a strong believer in the power of evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), to improve mood and anxiety. At the same time, many clients I work with wonder about the role medication might play in managing their symptoms. While prescribing medication (and giving medical advice) isn’t my role as a […]

Tired of Feeling Scattered?

By: Demet Çek, Ph.D. | October 3, 2025

How to Build Daily Habits to Improve Focus At 9:04 a.m., I closed eight tabs and stared at my to-do list. “What are the top three priorities for today? Any deadlines sneaking up? Did I send the school supplies?” Okay… focus. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Whether it’s constant “pings” and notifications, […]

How To Manage Back-to-the-Office Anxiety

By: Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | June 6, 2025

It’s happened – the dreaded call back to the office has arrived. ☹ If the thought of trading your cozy pajama pants and comfortable home setup for fluorescent lights and shared coffee machines fills you with feelings of anxiety, panic, and dread, you’re not alone. Take a deep breath (seriously…take one now) – it might […]

Anxiety, Career, Relationships, Therapy

How Written Exposure Therapy Can Help Treat PTSD

By: Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | March 14, 2025

If you’ve experienced death, threats of death, serious physical injury, or sexual violence, you may be struggling to cope with the impact of these events. You might experience nightmares or intrusive memories related to the trauma or find yourself avoiding reminders of what happened. It’s possible you’ve had difficulty connecting with others or struggled to […]

Anxiety, Relationships, Therapy, Trauma

Navigating Mental Health Advice

By: Kamaljit "Sonya" Virdi, Ph.D. | August 23, 2024

How to Identify What Works and What Doesn’t Mental health has become a prominent and widely discussed topic since the pandemic, and there is currently more information on the subject than ever before. This change has benefits like de-stigmatizing mental illness and helping people feel more comfortable accessing services. However, the sheer amount of […]

The Power of Validation

By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | August 9, 2024

We all want to feel heard, accepted, valued, and even loved. When we validate someone, we are essentially giving them this experience. Life can be confusing and difficult for all of us, but when we are genuinely validated, we feel acknowledged and reassured that we are not alone. Life seems more manageable, and we become […]