Just like athletes warm up before a big game, mental health experts say preparing for therapy can transform your experience. Greg Lamont, clinical director at Juniper Mountain Counseling, reveals that ...

The client says, “I think this will be our last session for a while.” (S/he appended “a while” to soften the blow.) Or the client doesn't overtly state it's the last session, but does so by ...

At the start of every appointment, my therapist asks, “What’s on your agenda?” I’ve been seeing the same therapist for about eight years, so there’s been plenty of time to develop a routine. I treat ...

Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. If you’re thinking about going to therapy for the first time, you might feel a mix of emotions: excitement to get a professional ...

I've always compared myself to others and tried to do everything. But in a recent therapy group I went to, a therapist shared the best advice she ever heard. She said, "You can do anything, but not ...

Therapy can be life-changing, but the reality is that traditional sessions often cost $100 to $200 per hour, which is a price not everyone can afford. If you've ever thought, "I need help, but I can't ...