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“So How does that make you feel?” – What Really Happens in Therapy?

by Joel SchmidtTherapy December 30, 2018July 16, 2019No Comments

If you’ve never been to therapy before, there are probably a few things that come to mind when you think about it – and those things probably come to mind as a result of what you’ve been exposed to in the media and in Hollywood depictions. Perhaps you imagine lying on a couch and being asked to talk about how you feel. Your therapist nods his or her head, jots down some notes, glances at …

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Why we get Stuck – And Steps to Getting “Unstuck”

by Joel SchmidtSelf-improvement, Therapy December 28, 2018July 16, 2019No Comments

Are you feeling stuck? If so, you know it’s a frustrating feeling. Whether in the context of a relationship, a career, or the mundane routine of day-to-day life, it comes along with wanting change – or wanting more. You might feel like you’re on the treadmill of life – moving along, but not really getting anywhere. Other times, it feels more like facing a multi-pronged fork in the road – being faced with several options …

Reasons why People Don’t do Therapy

by Joel SchmidtTherapy December 8, 2018July 16, 2019No Comments

Issues such as work-related stress, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, conflict with family, and unresolved issues from the past are just a few of the reasons people decide to start therapy. Therapy involves talking through problems, gaining insight about yourself – and why you do the things you do, exploring effective ways of dealing with problems, and learning new ways to think about the difficulties faced. Despite the significant amount of relief so many people gain …

How to Find the Right Therapist

by Joel SchmidtIndividual Treatment, Therapy November 26, 2018July 16, 2019No Comments

Are you thinking about starting therapy? Or have you already decided to start, but unsure how to go about finding a therapist? It can be hard to know where to start. Use the steps below as a guideline for how to go about finding a therapist that will be a good fit for you.

7 Ways to get the Most out of Therapy

by Joel SchmidtSelf-improvement, Therapy March 16, 2018July 16, 2019No Comments

So you’re considering starting or have already decided to start therapy. First of all, that’s awesome! The ability to seek and accept help (whether it be from a friend, family member, or professional), is not always easy. It means having to step outside of your comfort zone. In having to acknowledge to yourself and to someone else that you can’t do something on your own, feelings of vulnerability or weakness may surface. Quite contrary …