Trending Pop Psychology Books To Check Out
Looking to expand your understanding of mental health and psychology? These pop psychology books explore trauma, consciousness, and decision-making. Perfect for therapists and anyone interested in improving their well-being.
Understanding and Coping with Climate Anxiety
Explore the complex psychological impact of climate change in our latest blog post, "Understanding and Coping with Climate Anxiety." We delve into the symptoms, key driving factors, and potential treatments for this growing concern, focusing on vulnerable groups. Learn how to recognize and address this unique form of anxiety in your therapy practice.
Member Spotlight: Gregory Tilden, LMFT
Meet Gregory Tilden, LMFT, a compassionate therapist specializing in child & adolescent therapy, couples therapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. With a background in art and music, Gregory brings creativity to his practice. Check out his spotlight to learn more about his practice!
Member Spotlight: Stacey Inal, LMFT
Meet Stacey Inal, LMFT, a licensed therapist and women’s career coach. Using EMDR and Somatic Experiencing to help clients work through the struggles in their personal and professional lives. Check out her spotlight to learn more about her practice!
Member Spotlight: Jessica Medina, LMFT
Meet Jessica Medina, LMFT, a licensed therapist and advocate for integrating geek culture into therapy. Using board games and video games, she engages clients of all ages in conversation about difficult topics. Check out her spotlight to learn more about her practice!
5 Strategies From A Friendship Expert On Making Adult
Making friendship can be hard. As an adult, it’s even trickier. Here are 5 strategies from a Friendship Expert that can be implemented to start you on your goal of cultivating new meaningful bonds.
Building A Relationship With Nature
Our modern society's view of nature is that it is separate from us. This has increased feelings of disconnection and isolation. Clinicians are using nature-based interventions to increase the bond their clients have with nature.
Self-Care Check-In Activity
Self-care is an action based on love towards the self. By caring for ourselves unapologetically, we get into a deeper level of self-love and become a master of our own lives. Therefore, it’s important to routinely check-in to see if we have neglected our self-care.
Resources for Individuals with PTSD
The month of June is annually observed as National PTSD Awareness Month. As part of increasing awareness and support, Guidance Teletherapy has gathered resources that may be helpful to those who have PTSD.
It's Time To Talk To Someone... But Where Do I Start?
You’ve made the excellent decision that it’s time to talk to someone like a therapist or counselor. But reaching out to one can be anxiety-provoking. Guidance Teletherapy is here to walk you through how to find a professional who is a good fit, and how to judge whether they continue to be a good fit as treatment progresses.
12 Myths About Being In Therapy
There are a lot of myths about therapy. People believe some of the silliest, and sometimes most damaging things. As treatment becomes more accessible, it’s worth it to learn more about what talk therapy actually is. I “myth bust” 12 common myths about therapy.
12 Myths About Therapists
There are a lot of myths about therapists. People believe some of the silliest, and sometimes most hurtful things about us. As therapy becomes more accessible, it’s worth it to learn more about who we are. I “myth bust” 12 common myths about therapists.
What Is Anxiety?
What is anxiety? How do we know we have an anxiety disorder and aren’t just nervous? Learning what an anxiety disorder is, and what to do with it, can help you or someone you love finds reprieve. Here I educate you on what an anxiety disorder is, and what treatments are available for it.
When To Seek Therapy
Life comes with problems. This is a natural human experience. But when do those problems warrant professional help? Maybe we believe our problems are too small to bother someone with, or so large that nothing will help, or too personal to share with a stranger. Here I discuss six signs that the answer to your problems is therapy.
How To Find A Therapist
Accepting that you need therapy is hard. Finding a therapist, however, can be harder. For Mental Health Awareness Month, Guidance Teletherapy has put together a guide that will provide you with steps to take when finding a therapist.
Therapeutic Gameplay In Animal Crossing
Therapy is a vast field of opportunity. Funny enough, so is Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Learn how therapists are finding ways to incorporate this popular game in their treatment with their clients.
5 Self-Care Routines For Everyone
Self-care is for everyone. There are a variety of areas in your life where you can incorporate more self-care. Learning about these areas, and the changes to make in them, will increase your overall well-being.
Types of Mental Health Care
The first step to finding mental health care is accepting that you need it. The second is learning what treatments are right for you. In honor of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, Guidance Teletherapy aims to educate our patients on various forms of mental health to choose from.
ESA Treatment Is Not For Everyone
Emotional Support Animal Treatment is not “one size fits all.” There are many situations where the bond between a human and an animal can alleviate adverse symptoms that stem from a mental health related disorder. There are also times when it won’t. We explore some common scenarios of when it is and isn’t appropriate to have an ESA.
13 Stress Management Tips and Mantras
Stress: a six letter word that can wreak havoc on anyone, causing undue pain and sorrow. As a clinician who has a Certification in Stress Management, these are the thirteen common skills I teach my patients that help them change how they relate to their stress.