Just like athletes warm up before a big game, mental health experts say preparing for therapy can transform your experience. Greg Lamont, clinical director at Juniper Mountain Counseling, reveals that ...

Whether you eagerly look forward to your therapy sessions or approach them with nervous anticipation, making the most of each one is essential for personal growth. Therapy is an investment of time and ...

The client says, “I think this will be our last session for a while.” (S/he appended “a while” to soften the blow.) Or the client doesn't overtly state it's the last session, but does so by ...

At the start of every appointment, my therapist asks, “What’s on your agenda?” I’ve been seeing the same therapist for about eight years, so there’s been plenty of time to develop a routine. I treat ...

People call therapy a journey for a reason. It can be daunting just to make the leap and select a therapist, make an appointment, and go to your first session. But one session doesn’t mean you reached ...

Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. If you’re thinking about going to therapy for the first time, you might feel a mix of emotions: excitement to get a professional ...