Patient: How long is a therapy session and what happens if we run out of time? Therapist: A therapy session is typically about 60 minutes. Usually...
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Are you psychoanalyzing me?
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How long is a therapy session? What happens if we run out of time?
Patient: How long is a therapy session and what happens if we run out of time? Therapist: A therapy session is typically about 60 minutes. Usually...
Does it mean I’m crazy if I go to therapy?
Patient: Does it mean I'm crazy if I go to therapy? Therapist: A common misconception is that “only crazy people go to therapy.” A lot of people go...
How can a therapist fix my problems?
Patient: How can a therapist fix my problem? You don't know me. Therapist: Therapy isn’t really about fixing. It's much more about understanding...
What am I allowed to say in therapy?
Patient: In therapy, what am I even allowed to say? I'm kind of nervous about it. Do I really open up or what? Therapist: A part of talking openly...
What do I talk about in Therapy?
Patient: I've never really been in therapy before. What do I really talk about? Therapist: You want to think about therapy as a kind of personal...
Looking Under the Mask this Spooky Season
Key Takeaways: This time of year, people are thinking about what costume they hope to wear on Halloween. Take a moment to consider what other...
Which Therapist is Right for Me?
Ask Yourself... Are they easy to talk to and connect with? Specifically, does it look like they grasp your main concerns? Most therapists talk and...
What I Wish I had Known about Therapy
Key Takeaways Mental Illness Awareness Week is a reflection of Congress acknowledging how important mental health resources and service provision...
Are you psychoanalyzing me?
As a psychoanalyst, people often approach me and ask something like “what is mental health?” Usually this comes in the form of a joking question,...
Learning More About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
Before we dive into learning about psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners at Start My Wellness, let’s discuss the difference between the...
