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Understanding Transgender Identities: A Comprehensive Global Overview
This article was created with the help of ChatGPT's deep research tool. Although insightful, sources should still be double-checked. Binary transgender identities refer to individuals who identify strictly as the opposite gender from their sex assigned at birth –...
Is Hypnotherapy Covered by Insurance?
So a lot of people wanna know "is hypnosis covered by insurance" or "is hypnotherapy covered by my benefits?" This is a very common question we get asked, maybe the most common. And to understand the answer to this, we actually have to take a step back and understand...
What Is Hypnotherapy, and How Can It Help in Trauma Recovery?
Over the years, I’ve come to understand that healing often requires tools that go beyond traditional talk therapy. One of those tools is hypnotherapy, which can be a powerful way to access parts of the mind that aren’t always easy to reach. It’s not about control, and...
Healing Together: How Feedback and Flexibility Transform Therapy
When it comes to therapy, one thing I’ve learned is that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Every client brings their own story, needs, and pace to the table, and it’s the therapist’s role to meet them exactly where they are. Therapy isn’t about fitting people...
Should You Cut Off a Toxic Family Member? A Therapist’s Perspective
Family shapes so much of who we are—our beliefs, our emotional patterns, and even our sense of self. But what happens when the family you grow up in is dysfunctional? Many people struggle with relationships that feel draining, painful, or even harmful, yet they are...
Psychospiritual Therapy: Integrating Meaning, Values, and Healing in Your Journey
Therapy isn’t just about managing symptoms or changing behaviors—it’s also about finding meaning, understanding our struggles, and connecting with something deeper. For many people, this process naturally touches on spirituality, whether in a religious sense or as a...
Borderline Personality Disorder: Understanding the Root Cause of Relational Trauma
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a diagnosis that often carries a heavy stigma. People with BPD are frequently labeled as “manipulative” or “emotionally unstable,” but these descriptions don’t capture the truth of what’s really happening. In reality, BPD is...
Healing vs. Problem-Solving: What’s the Difference in Therapy?
When people come to therapy, they often arrive with a goal: “I want to feel better.” But what does that actually mean? Some expect therapy to be like a problem-solving session, where a therapist offers solutions and fixes what’s wrong. Others see therapy as a space...
Choosing the Right Therapist: Does Gender Matter?
When looking for a therapist, you may focus on their experience, specialization, or therapeutic approach—but have you ever considered how their gender might affect your comfort and healing process? For many, gender isn’t a significant factor; they simply want the best...
Why Healing Takes Time: Therapy as a Long-Term Journey
In a world that often promises quick fixes and instant results, therapy can feel like the opposite. It’s not a 12-week program with guaranteed outcomes or a step-by-step checklist for “solving” your problems. Instead, therapy is a long-term journey—one that requires...
