Key Difference Between Concierge Therapy vs. Traditional Therapy

Concierge therapy and traditional therapy can both provide professional mental health treatment, but they differ in how care is structured, scheduled, and accessed. Traditional therapy usually follows a standard appointment and payment structure while concierge therapy provides greater flexibility, personal attention and direct communication. Even during the therapy itself, a variety of evidence-based techniques can […]
How Vibrational Sound Therapy Affects the Nervous System

Vibrational sound therapy is the use of sound, rhythm and resonance, and physical vibration to produce a calming sensory experience. Evidence of the effects of music and sound shows changes in arousal and autonomic activity, including heart rate variability, can be affected by auditory stimulation. However, evidence does not support the idea that one specific […]
Depression Symptoms: Signs & When to Seek Help

Depression symptoms are not just feeling sad or having a bad day. Depression is a common mental health condition which negatively influences the way someone thinks, feels and performs in daily life. Common symptoms include sadness, loss of interest in activities, trouble sleeping and eating, chronic fatigue, trouble focusing, thoughts of worthlessness and, in some […]
528 Hz Benefits: What Research Says

528 Hz is a musical tone that some small studies link to lower cortisol and higher oxytocin after short listening sessions. The effect is convincing but mild, and is due to relaxation, not to any special property of this number. If you are asking whether 528 Hz can replace medication or therapy, the honest answer […]
Signs You Need Therapy: When Should You Talk to a Therapist?

Signs you need therapy include ongoing sadness, anxiety, overwhelming stress, difficulty managing emotions, relationship conflicts, trauma, or changes in your daily functioning. Talking to a licensed therapist can provide you with evidence-based treatment and help you better understand what is causing your difficulties, as well as how you can cope with them in healthier ways. […]
What Is Trauma Therapy? Symptoms, Recovery & Treatment

Trauma therapy refers to a specialized approach in mental health care aimed at resolving traumatic and distressing experiences. It is a therapy that concentrates on minimising the emotional, psychological and physical impact of trauma and assists individuals to restore a sense of safety, function in their everyday lives and develop more healthy coping patterns. Evidence-based […]
What Are the 5 Types of Anxiety Disorders?

Anxiety disorders are mental health disorders in which anxiety or fear, worry or concern, are persistent and not easily controlled and interfere with daily living. Unlike everyday stress, anxiety disorders continue even when there is little or no real danger. The five main disorders are: Most people can be treated successfully and lead a normal […]
Bipolar 1 vs Bipolar 2: Key Differences, Symptoms, and Treatment Explained

The main difference between bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 is the type and severity of mood episodes. Bipolar 1 disorder is characterized by at least one full manic episode (of at least 7 days or hospitalizing duration). Bipolar 2 disorder consists of a hypomanic episode combined with at least one major depression episode. Both conditions […]
How a Cancer Therapist Supports Mental Health for Cancer Patients

A cancer therapist is a licensed mental health provider who has completed training in the psychological effects of cancer. They provide emotional support for patients, survivors and caregivers through a variety of emotions that come with the diagnosis, such as anxiety, depression, fear of recurrence, grief, identity loss and relationship strain. Cancer affects more than […]
7 Common Family Therapy Techniques Therapists Use in Counseling

Family therapy techniques are evidence-based methods that therapists employ in family therapy to enhance communication, conflict resolution, and relationship health within the family. Family therapists do not use any one technique exclusively, but rather select among a variety of effective strategies that best meet the needs, goals, and challenges of each family. Some strategies emphasize […]