Starting therapy is an important decision, but it's natural to feel uncertain about what to expect. What will your therapist ask? Will you need to discuss painful experiences? What if you don't know what to say? If you're considering cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), understanding how the process works can help you feel more comfortable before your first appointment.
Every relationship goes through difficult seasons. You and your partner can care deeply about each other and still get stuck in the same arguments, feel less connected, or struggle to understand where the other person is coming from. Stress, communication habits, unresolved hurt, and major life changes can all shape the way you relate to one another.
Anxiety disorders are extremely common. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that about one-third of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. Fortunately, anxiety is also treatable. One of the most thoroughly studied treatments is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)....
Depression does not always arrive all at once. Sometimes, it quietly works its way into your everyday life. You can still show up for work, take care of your family, answer messages, and complete your usual responsibilities. On the outside, everything might appear normal. Inside, however, you might feel more tired, disconnected, irritable, or unlike yourself.