therapy – Counseling and Life Coaching – Find a Counselor https://twx.atlantacounseling.com Client-Centric Counseling and Life Coaching Mon, 16 Nov 2020 18:41:35 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.5 Should I start therapy? 10 signs you could benefit from working with a therapist or counselor https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/signs-start-therapy/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/signs-start-therapy/#comments Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:30:22 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71484 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/signs-start-therapy/feed/ 3 MDMA could strengthen the bond between patient and therapist, thereby improving therapy as treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/ecstasy-could-strengthen-the-bond-between-patient-and-therapist/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/ecstasy-could-strengthen-the-bond-between-patient-and-therapist/#respond Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:17:00 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=96444 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/ecstasy-could-strengthen-the-bond-between-patient-and-therapist/feed/ 0 Substance use disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder often coincide: Understand the relationship and get the right treatment https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/substance-use-disorder-and-ocd-often-coincide/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/substance-use-disorder-and-ocd-often-coincide/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:04:40 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=92665 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/substance-use-disorder-and-ocd-often-coincide/feed/ 0 What is my therapist thinking? Here’s what goes on inside your therapist’s head prior to your session https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-is-my-therapist-thinking/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-is-my-therapist-thinking/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2019 16:00:11 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=90729 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-is-my-therapist-thinking/feed/ 0 Fun twists can help people make progress in therapy: Here are 3 examples https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/fun-twists-help-people-make-progress-in-therapy/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/fun-twists-help-people-make-progress-in-therapy/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:00:03 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=90172 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/fun-twists-help-people-make-progress-in-therapy/feed/ 0 The positive regard we receive from dogs gives our mental health a generous boost https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/dogs-give-mental-health-a-boost/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/dogs-give-mental-health-a-boost/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2019 12:35:49 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=86356 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/dogs-give-mental-health-a-boost/feed/ 0 Does Online Counseling Work? 3 Major Benefits https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-online-counseling-work/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-online-counseling-work/#respond Mon, 13 May 2019 12:00:50 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71037 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-online-counseling-work/feed/ 0 Is there a place for humor in therapy? How can it aid the therapeutic process? Is it appropriate? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/is-there-a-place-for-humor-in-therapy/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/is-there-a-place-for-humor-in-therapy/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2019 13:25:23 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=80661 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/is-there-a-place-for-humor-in-therapy/feed/ 0 Stress management for millennials: understanding and coping with the stressors of a quarter-life crisis https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/stress-management-for-millennials/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/stress-management-for-millennials/#respond Fri, 19 Apr 2019 19:35:11 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=80377 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/stress-management-for-millennials/feed/ 0 How can therapy help with stress management? A therapist can work with you to understand major stressors, confront emotions, and identify helpful coping mechanisms https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-can-therapy-help-with-stress-management/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-can-therapy-help-with-stress-management/#respond Thu, 18 Apr 2019 20:38:42 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=80358 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-can-therapy-help-with-stress-management/feed/ 0 Podcast therapy? What you listen to has mental health benefits, detriments (Video) https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/podcast-therapy-what-you-listen-to-has-mental-health-benefits-detriments-video/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/podcast-therapy-what-you-listen-to-has-mental-health-benefits-detriments-video/#respond Fri, 22 Mar 2019 12:04:41 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=79163 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/podcast-therapy-what-you-listen-to-has-mental-health-benefits-detriments-video/feed/ 0 Externalizing the problem: A technique used in narrative therapy to help clients separate themselves from their problems https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/externalizing-problem-counseling-technique-narrative-therapy/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/externalizing-problem-counseling-technique-narrative-therapy/#respond Fri, 21 Sep 2018 13:54:34 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=74495 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/externalizing-problem-counseling-technique-narrative-therapy/feed/ 0 Using engagement and encouragement as a therapy technique: A licensed marriage and family therapist walks you through her therapeutic process https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/engagement-encouragement-therapy-technique/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/engagement-encouragement-therapy-technique/#respond Fri, 21 Sep 2018 13:46:24 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=74485 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/engagement-encouragement-therapy-technique/feed/ 0 Motivational Interviewing: What is it and why is it effective in counseling? What skills are involved? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/motivational-interviewing-effective-counseling-skills/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/motivational-interviewing-effective-counseling-skills/#respond Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:38:03 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=74453 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/motivational-interviewing-effective-counseling-skills/feed/ 0 What is a working alliance in counseling? What does a healthy therapeutic relationship look like? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/working-alliance-counseling-healthy-therapeutic-relationship/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/working-alliance-counseling-healthy-therapeutic-relationship/#respond Thu, 20 Sep 2018 13:29:25 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=74451 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/working-alliance-counseling-healthy-therapeutic-relationship/feed/ 0 Is it important to trust your counselor? How do counselors make their clients feel comfortable enough to open up? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/trusting-counselor-clients-comfortability/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/trusting-counselor-clients-comfortability/#respond Wed, 19 Sep 2018 18:56:44 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=74432 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/trusting-counselor-clients-comfortability/feed/ 0 What does a healthy therapeutic relationship NOT look like? Here are five types of therapists you should avoid https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/five-types-therapists-avoid-healthy-therapeutic-relationship/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/five-types-therapists-avoid-healthy-therapeutic-relationship/#respond Wed, 19 Sep 2018 15:39:51 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=74417 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/five-types-therapists-avoid-healthy-therapeutic-relationship/feed/ 0 Empathic responding (or active listening) in counseling: A basic, yet essential response for counselors to master in their practice https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/empathic-responding-active-listening-counseling/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/empathic-responding-active-listening-counseling/#comments Tue, 18 Sep 2018 13:25:16 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=74395 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/empathic-responding-active-listening-counseling/feed/ 2 What is emotionally focused therapy? Which counseling techniques prove important and beneficial to this form of therapy? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/counseling-techniques-emotionally-focused-therapy/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/counseling-techniques-emotionally-focused-therapy/#respond Tue, 18 Sep 2018 13:02:57 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=74392 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/counseling-techniques-emotionally-focused-therapy/feed/ 0 Psychologists answer common questions about PTSD https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/psychologists-therapists-answer-common-questions-ptsd/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/psychologists-therapists-answer-common-questions-ptsd/#comments Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:09:02 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=72029 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/psychologists-therapists-answer-common-questions-ptsd/feed/ 2 What Kind of Therapy Is Right For Me? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-therapy-right-for-me/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-therapy-right-for-me/#comments Mon, 11 Jun 2018 19:50:23 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71515 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-therapy-right-for-me/feed/ 1 How is therapy beneficial? 5 people explain how therapy helped them heal, improve relationships, manage their emotions, and more https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/therapy-beneficial-people-weigh-in-experiences/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/therapy-beneficial-people-weigh-in-experiences/#comments Thu, 07 Jun 2018 13:37:08 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71457 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/therapy-beneficial-people-weigh-in-experiences/feed/ 2 Focuses of therapy for Black women: Lack of validation, stigma, relationships, and more https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/focuses-therapy-african-american-women/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/focuses-therapy-african-american-women/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2018 14:11:35 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71281 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/focuses-therapy-african-american-women/feed/ 1 Religion’s Important Role in Counseling for Black Men and Women https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/religions-important-role-counseling-african-americans/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/religions-important-role-counseling-african-americans/#respond Mon, 04 Jun 2018 13:44:15 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71278 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/religions-important-role-counseling-african-americans/feed/ 0 Raising Mental Health Awareness in the African-American Community https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/raising-mental-health-awareness-african-american-community/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/raising-mental-health-awareness-african-american-community/#respond Fri, 01 Jun 2018 17:59:03 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71268 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/raising-mental-health-awareness-african-american-community/feed/ 0 Common Counseling Challenges for African-Americans https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/common-challenges-african-americans/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/common-challenges-african-americans/#comments Fri, 01 Jun 2018 16:17:17 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71265 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/common-challenges-african-americans/feed/ 1 Mental Health Stigmas in the Black Community https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/mental-health-stigmas-african-american-community/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/mental-health-stigmas-african-american-community/#respond Thu, 31 May 2018 19:22:15 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71219 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/mental-health-stigmas-african-american-community/feed/ 0 How Does Counseling Differ for Black Men and Women? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/counseling-differ-african-american-men-women/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/counseling-differ-african-american-men-women/#respond Thu, 31 May 2018 19:15:39 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71217 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/counseling-differ-african-american-men-women/feed/ 0 Person-Centered Therapy: The Best Approach to Therapy for Black Men and Women https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/person-centered-therapy-best-approach-african-american-counseling/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/person-centered-therapy-best-approach-african-american-counseling/#comments Wed, 30 May 2018 16:07:27 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71194 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/person-centered-therapy-best-approach-african-american-counseling/feed/ 2 Therapists and Counselors: Here’s How You Can Best Help Your Black Clientele https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/therapists-counselors-best-help-african-american-clientele/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/therapists-counselors-best-help-african-american-clientele/#comments Wed, 30 May 2018 16:02:33 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71192 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/therapists-counselors-best-help-african-american-clientele/feed/ 1 Commit Yourself to the Therapeutic Process, and Reap the Benefits of Online Counseling https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/commit-therapeutic-process-reap-benefits-online-counseling/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/commit-therapeutic-process-reap-benefits-online-counseling/#respond Thu, 24 May 2018 17:49:40 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71092 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/commit-therapeutic-process-reap-benefits-online-counseling/feed/ 0 Online Counseling vs. Face-to-Face Counseling: What’s the difference? Which is right for me? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/online-vs-face-counseling/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/online-vs-face-counseling/#comments Thu, 24 May 2018 14:17:44 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71088 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/online-vs-face-counseling/feed/ 2 Why Should I Try Online Counseling? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/why-try-online-counseling/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/why-try-online-counseling/#respond Tue, 22 May 2018 19:29:14 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=71039 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/why-try-online-counseling/feed/ 0 Mental Health Days: What Are They? When Are They Appropriate? https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/mental-health-days-important-appropriate/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/mental-health-days-important-appropriate/#respond Wed, 02 May 2018 13:57:05 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70421 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/mental-health-days-important-appropriate/feed/ 0 Give Yourself a Break: Why Taking a Break Is a Good Thing https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/give-yourself-break-good-thing/ https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/give-yourself-break-good-thing/#respond Wed, 02 May 2018 13:50:07 +0000 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=70419 https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/give-yourself-break-good-thing/feed/ 0