by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Aug 21, 2026 | Grief, Relationships, Substance Abuse, Therapy, Trauma
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...
by Demet Çek, Ph.D. | Jan 2, 2026 | Personal Improvement, Stress, Substance Abuse
As the new year approaches, many of us are taking stock. We reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and what we want more and less of in the year ahead. Rather than leaning into rigid resolutions, this season can offer an opportunity for reflection and a gentle reset. If...
by Demet Çek, Ph.D. | Oct 6, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Substance Abuse
If you feel lonely, you are not alone. It’s ironic and it’s true. Rates of loneliness are increasing in many parts of the world. We are “connected” digitally but not as available to each other otherwise. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s 2023 report entitled...
by Sheila Allameh, Psy.D. | Sep 15, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Sleep/Relaxation, Substance Abuse, Therapy, Trauma
“Change your thoughts, and you change your world.” – Norman Vincent Peale What is Cognitive Behavior Therapy? Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is recognized as one of the most effective and popular forms of psychotherapy. More than 2,000 studies have examined...
by Demet Çek, Ph.D. | May 6, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Sleep/Relaxation, Stress, Substance Abuse, Therapy
Coauthored by Demet Çek, Ph.D. and Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. “Speaking for my gender, there are two qualities that define most men: we seldom like to ask for help, and we do not like to talk about our feelings. Combining the two – asking for help about our feelings – is...
by Lisa Card Strong, Ph.D. | Apr 8, 2022 | Relationships, Substance Abuse, Therapy, Trauma
It’s easy to wish that unwanted, intrusive, and repetitive thoughts about a traumatic event could just disappear and go “poof.” Unfortunately, for those who have experienced trauma, the aftermath is simply not that simple. This article explains what trauma is, how it...
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