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Written by: Kelly Sawin, LCPC, CADC If you've never participated in group therapy before, you probably have questions. What actually happens during a meeting? Do people sit in a circle and talk about their problems? Will you be expected to share personal details right away? What if you feel nervous? These are all common concerns, and the truth is, group therapy is often very different from what people imagine. What Group Therapy Is Group therapy is led by a licensed mental he

One of the most common questions people ask before starting therapy is: "How long will this take?" It's a fair question. Therapy is an investment of time, energy, and money — and most people want to know what they're signing up for. The honest answer is: it depends. But here's what that really means. Short-Term Therapy Some people come to therapy with a specific, focused goal — like managing work stress, preparing for a major life change, building coping skills for anxiety, o

Written by: Kelly Sawin, LCPC, CADC How Do I Know If Therapy Is Working? Starting therapy is a big step. It takes time, energy, and vulnerability. Because of that, many people wonder at some point: "How do I know if this is actually helping?" or "Should I feel better by now?" These questions are completely normal. Therapy is not always a quick or obvious process, and progress can look different than people expect. Here are some simple ways to tell if therapy is working. You'r

One of the most common concerns people have before starting therapy is surprisingly simple: "What am I supposed to talk about?" Many individuals worry that they won't have enough to say, that their concerns aren't "serious enough," or that sessions will feel awkward or unstructured. If you've had this thought, you're not alone. In fact, uncertainty about where to begin is often part of the reason people seek therapy in the first place. The good news is that you don't need to

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I was honored to be asked to be part of the AFSPIL panel discussion regarding Youth Mental Health, Racial Disparities, and COVID-19. The...

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