More folks are giving therapy a try—but where do you even begin? From checking your insurance benefits to knowing what to expect in your first session, this guide offers practical steps to help you find a therapist that fits your needs, your values, and your budget.

Therapy isn’t just for crisis. Learn why going to therapy doesn’t mean you’re “crazy” and how it can be a powerful tool for growth, healing, and everyday life challenges.

Mental health and physical health are equally important. When we neglect our mind, our body will eventually begin to suffer. Many times, physical symptoms go unexplained and are not attributed to any physical disorders. When we sit back and evaluate, sometimes our emotional and psychological state can be the culprit. Treat your mind and body as one, rather than separate entities.

It all begins with an idea.

Here are some not so typical ways to practice self-care while in grad school. YES! There's such a thing as self-care in grad school!

When you understand how powerful your thoughts are and how they impact the way you experience things life throws at you, you should do everything it takes to manage those thoughts in a way that helps you and not hinder you. Cognitive restructuring is a way of reframing the way you think about things to change the way you experience them. The use of socratic questioning is a CBT tool to help you begin to reframe your negative thoughts as they come!

While it can sometimes be helpful to know that there’s a name for what you’re going through, it’s also important to remember that you are more than a diagnosis. Your diagnosis does not make you who you are, it’s one of the many parts of you. Here we talk about focusing less on your diagnosis and the common misdiagnosis of many mental health disorders in African Americans.

Ever wondered about the benefits of online counseling? Here we talk about the main reasons people seek tele-mental health services. Don’t let your busy lifestyle be a barrier to you getting the support you need to continue on your journey of personal growth!