Articles by Therapy & Treatment Editorial Team
Talk Therapy Basics
Getting the Most Out of Each Session
Talk Therapy Basics
Individual Therapy vs. Group Therapy: Understanding the Difference
Talk Therapy Basics
Preparing for Your First Appointment
Talk Therapy Basics
Short-Term vs. Long-Term Talk Therapy: How Session Length Shapes Treatment
Talk Therapy Basics
Talk Therapy From the Ground Up
Talk Therapy Basics
The Language of the Therapy Room: Key Terms Explained
Talk Therapy Basics
Things People Get Wrong About Going to Therapy
Talk Therapy Basics
When Progress Stalls: Honest Truths About the Therapy Plateau
Talk Therapy Basics
Why Talking to a Therapist Feels Different From Talking to a Friend
Talk Therapy Basics
Your First Therapy Session: What Actually Happens in the Room
CBT Explained
Automatic Thoughts, Core Beliefs, and Schemas: A CBT Glossary
CBT Explained
CBT Is Not Just Positive Thinking — And Other Persistent Myths
CBT Explained
CBT vs. Psychodynamic Therapy: Two Very Different Starting Points
CBT Explained
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: The Core Ideas Behind It
CBT Explained
Getting the Most From CBT: How Homework and Practice Shape Progress
CBT Explained
Inside a CBT Session: What Actually Happens
CBT Explained
Starting CBT With Realistic Expectations
CBT Explained
The Thought Record: CBT's Most Widely Used Tool
CBT Explained
Thinking Traps: The Distortions CBT Tries to Untangle
CBT Explained
What CBT Can and Cannot Do
Alternative Approaches
Animal-Assisted Therapy: Evidence, Limitations, and What a Session Actually Looks Like
Alternative Approaches
Art Therapy vs. Creative Journalling: Two Expressive Paths, Different Therapeutic Roles
Alternative Approaches
Drama Therapy and Psychodrama: Using Role-Play to Process Real Emotions
Alternative Approaches
EMDR Therapy: What Happens in a Session and Why It Works Differently to Talking
Alternative Approaches
Misconceptions About Alternative Therapies in Mental Health Care
Alternative Approaches
Music Therapy: The Science Behind Sound-Based Mental Health Support
Alternative Approaches
Somatic Therapy Explained: How the Body Stores Stress and What That Means for Healing
Alternative Approaches
Weighing Up an Alternative Therapy: Questions to Ask Before You Begin
Alternative Approaches
When Talk Therapy Feels Like It Isn't Enough: Alternative Approaches Worth Knowing About
Where to Search
General Directories vs. Speciality Platforms: Finding the Right Search Tool
Where to Search
Online Directories vs. Referrals from a GP: Weighing Your Options
Where to Search
Questions Worth Asking Before You Commit to a Therapist Directory
Where to Search
Red Flags to Watch for When Using a Therapist Search Platform
Where to Search
Searching for a Therapist Through Your Insurance Provider's Network
Where to Search
Therapist Directories Explained: What They Are and How They Work
Where to Search
Types of Platforms Where Licensed Therapists Can Be Found
Where to Search
What People Get Wrong About Therapist Search Platforms
Where to Search
Your First Therapist Search: A Practical Starting Point
Cost & Insurance
Common Misconceptions About Paying for Therapy
Cost & Insurance
Decoding Your Insurance Before Your First Therapy Appointment
Cost & Insurance
In-Network vs. Out-of-Network Therapy: What the Distinction Really Costs You
Cost & Insurance
Mental Health Coverage Under Health Insurance: What Parity Laws Actually Guarantee
Cost & Insurance
Private Pay vs. Using Insurance for Therapy: Trade-Offs Worth Knowing
Cost & Insurance
Sliding Scale Fees, Community Clinics, and Other Ways to Access Lower-Cost Therapy
Cost & Insurance
Superbills and Out-of-Pocket Reimbursement: Getting Partial Insurance Credit for Therapy
Cost & Insurance
Where Therapy Costs Tend to Break Down for People Without Stable Coverage
Cost & Insurance
Why Therapy Costs Vary So Much — And What Actually Drives the Price
First Session Prep
Everything Worth Knowing Before You Walk Into Therapy for the First Time
First Session Prep
First Session Prep: A Simple Checklist to Feel Ready
First Session Prep
Intake vs. Ongoing Therapy: How the First Session Differs from the Rest
First Session Prep
Questions Your Therapist Will Likely Ask in Session One
First Session Prep
Telling Your Story for the First Time: How to Share What You're Going Through
First Session Prep
Things People Wish They Had Known Before Their First Therapy Session
First Session Prep
What Therapy Can and Cannot Do for You: Setting Honest Expectations
First Session Prep
Why Therapy Intake Sessions Feel Awkward — and Why That's Completely Normal
First Session Prep
Your First Therapy Appointment: What Actually Happens in the Room
Teletherapy Platforms
Common Misconceptions About Online Therapy, Addressed
Teletherapy Platforms
Key Terms You'll Encounter on Teletherapy Platforms
Teletherapy Platforms
Questions Worth Asking Before Committing to a Teletherapy Platform
Teletherapy Platforms
Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Teletherapy: How Each Model Shapes Your Care
Teletherapy Platforms
Teletherapy Platforms Explained: What They Are and How They Work
Teletherapy Platforms
The Teletherapy Landscape: A Complete Orientation for First-Time Users
Teletherapy Platforms
Video Therapy vs. Text-Based Messaging Therapy: Key Differences to Understand
Teletherapy Platforms
What Teletherapy Platforms Can and Cannot Do
Teletherapy Platforms
Why Teletherapy Feels Uncomfortable at First — and What Usually Helps
Self-Guided Apps
App-Based Mental Health Tools: A Starting Point for Complete Beginners
Self-Guided Apps
Building a Consistent Practice with a Mental Health App
Self-Guided Apps
Common Assumptions About Mental Health Apps That Deserve a Closer Look
Self-Guided Apps
Questions to Ask Before Committing to a Self-Guided Mental Health App
Self-Guided Apps
Self-Guided Apps vs. Live Online Therapy: Understanding the Difference
Self-Guided Apps
The Limits of Mental Health Apps: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Self-Guided Apps
Types of Exercises Found in Mental Health Apps and What They Target
Self-Guided Apps
What Self-Guided Mental Health Apps Actually Are (And What They're Not)
Self-Guided Apps
