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Beyond Worry: How Therapy Can Help You Overcome Anxiety

October 14, 2021

Your body is remarkable in its ability to “sound the alarm” when you’re in danger. Your muscles tense, your breathing quickens, and your heart pounds. It’s the well-documented cascade of hormonal and physiological changes known as “fight or flight.” This complex response evolved as a survival mechanism, allowing us to quickly react to life-threatening situations, […]

Coping with Depression: Hope and Help for Your Darkest Days

July 23, 2021

We’ve all had one of those days … the kind of day when pulling the covers over your head and staying in bed sounds like a welcome alternative to putting both feet on the ground. It’s like a dark cloud is hovering over you. What happens when that “dark cloud” lasts several days, weeks, or […]

Growing Pains: Viewing a Crisis as an Opportunity

June 24, 2021

When you’re blindsided by a crisis, feelings of hopelessness can quickly escalate and take over much of your life. You’re not alone there. However, it’s important to realize that times of crisis can also present opportunities for incredible personal growth. Knowing when to reach out to a professional therapist can mean the difference between realizing […]

The Importance of LGBTQ+ Inclusive Language

November 12, 2020

At Therapy Today, we help people live well, love well, and work well. This is why we are sharing the following resource about why our language matters, how we strive to support our clients and staff, and the importance of using updated, inclusive LGBTQ+ language. As this guide highlights, the language used on clinical paperwork […]

5 Benefits of Telehealth Therapy

June 22, 2020

The ability of therapists or counselors to see clients using video conferencing software, also known as telehealth, is changing the face of the industry and helping therapists reach their patients in new and convenient ways. While the introduction of telehealth has been particularly helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic, the benefits of this new method of […]

How to Use Telehealth Therapy

June 22, 2020

Telehealth therapy has become a necessity rather than an option for many over the last few months, and the benefits of this emerging form of therapy are becoming more and more apparent. But while telehealth might make attending therapy sessions easier (now and in the future), it’s still an unfamiliar platform for many.

Telehealth Counseling for Families

June 22, 2020

Family counseling can be a great way to help families get through difficult times together and help break down relationship barriers by learning communication skills for when life becomes challenging. The benefits presented by telehealth family counseling can present a new way for families to reconnect and receive counseling in a way that works for […]

Telehealth Counseling for Anxiety

June 22, 2020

When you have anxiety, even the simplest of tasks can seem monumental. You may know when it is time to seek help but it can become more difficult if you are experiencing symptoms. Telehealth can be a great way to break through stressful barriers and help you find treatment quickly, while in the comfort of […]

Transforming Helplessness to Hopefulness

June 05, 2020

Written by Reid Depowski, LLMSW   If you are in crisis, please call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line: Text “TALK” to 741741   Reid is a therapist and the Clinical Development Coordinator at Therapy Today, as well as the President of the Michigan Board of Directors for the American […]

Grief During the Pandemic

May 28, 2020

Written by Emily Vliek, LMSW Emily is a licensed clinical social worker and a therapist at Therapy Today. She has extensive experience in the field of grief: she worked in hospice and end-of-life care for nearly 10 years and has provided home-based care on a multi-disciplinary team providing support to those who were aging or […]