Marriages are meant to last, but circumstances come in life which often disrupt the foundation resulting in divorce or separation. Unless you find a therapist for help with divorce, the end of a marriage can be devastating and one of the more stressful events in your life. Regardless of who chooses to leave, divorce brings a range of difficult and painful emotions such as guilt, confusion,...
Being in a relationship is one of the most captivating experiences of your lifetime; especially when you get to know each other, share dreams, and plan for the future together. However, just as every road has its own bumps; relationships have their fair share of problems as well. Some might say, "if you've never argued, you've never dated." Relationship problems are part of the dating...
Family caregivers are instrumental in providing care and support for parents, spouses, children as well as other extended family members who are in need. The reason behind the care could be age-related, debilitating medical conditions, long term disability, illness or a chronic injury. Whatever the case may be, caregivers offer invaluable support which supplements and complements the...
As unfathomable as it might be, cases of sexual abuse and sexual assault happen far more often than we might think.
Even though most people think of women as the sole victims of sexual abuse, men also fall victim to this type of abuse.
Find an Online Therapist for Help with Sexual Assault and/or Abuse
Forms of sexual abuse include:
No one can prepare you for the inexplicable heartbreak that accompanies grief.
Mourning and grief are natural responses to a number of factors, including:
1. Loss of a relationship
2. Death of a loved one - human or animal
3. Diagnosis of a terminal illness
Though all things improve with time, for many, grief can cause an individual to enter a very deep depression.
Generally speaking, a...
Our society is no stranger to eating disorders; two of the most well-known disorders - anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa - affect an increasing amount of today’s young boys and girls. Other disorders include binge-eating disorder, restrictive eating, and pica.
All eating disorders are characterized by an overall concern with the general appearance and weight of the body. Several factors...
Mental health issues impact a large percentage of the American population. It is said that one out of every five children suffers from mental health disorders. If that isn't enough, an estimated 43.8 million adults suffer from mental illness at any given point throughout the year. For that reason, it's important to ensure both children and adults have access to therapy so they can seek recovery...
Life changes can take their toll. Sometimes family conflict, a new job -- or the loss of a job, addiction, or other changes can cause severe stress and real problems. Many believe we're supposed to be able to figure everything out by the time we're adults, but that expectation just adds to the stress and sense of failure. How can we figure anything out when we may have no experience or...
An addiction to anything can be one of the most challenging obstacles to overcome. It takes a lot of strength, self-control, support, and determination.
Addiction extends beyond drugs and alcohol.
Other addictions can be psychologically addictive, which is equally as difficult to overcome, even though they may not have the physical withdrawals.
About one in every ten Americans who are 12...
Online therapy is an effective treatment for emotional and mental problems. However, in order to reap its full benefits, it’s important you find and choose the appropriate therapist. You should select a professional you trust, and one who has the necessary experience to help all the while making you feel cared for. While there are a number of therapists practicing in brick-and-mortar...
It's the same problem seen over and over again. You spend years learning to be a therapist, only to end up working for someone else, which always means a cut in pay and possibly working long hours that aren't paid because you're on salary.
Sure, those years working for someone else can be of great value in mastering your craft, but there always comes a time when it feels like you need to break...
Life is full of traumatic and terrifying events that tend to occur at one point or another in our lives. These events can cause intense fear, horror, guilt, and feelings of helplessness. While the body has a built-in mechanism to handle moderate shock and fatigue from these events, excessive exposure to trauma, particularly where physical or psychological harm is involved, can lead to Post...