What is the difference between a Counselor, a Psychologist, and a Psychiatrist?

Many people can be confused about the difference between a counsellor, a psychologist and a psychiatrist when they are seeking help either for themselves or for a loved one. It can be somewhat confusing when seeking assistance from one of these professionals, as there are many similarities and some differences between each role. It is … Continue reading What is the difference between a Counselor, a Psychologist, and a Psychiatrist? →

5 Things I Want Others To Know About Therapy

There are a lot of stereotypes out there about counseling, and what it is they do. But, without experiencing it for yourself, it's hard to know exactly what it means to seek therapy, and what goes on. Do they really “shrink our brains”? Are they just getting paid to hear rich people whine about their … Continue reading 5 Things I Want Others To Know About Therapy →

Four Signs Your Therapy Is Working

So you’ve done your homework, signed up with a therapist and/or psychiatrist, and have begun receiving therapy. How do you know you and your therapist are a good fit? How do you know you are getting the treatment that you need? How do you know if it is helping you? Four simple ways to tell … Continue reading Four Signs Your Therapy Is Working →

Full House’s Discussion on Therapy

Parents with children going to therapy – be encouraged! You’re doing great! #FullHouse

Counseling

There are many misconceptions, stigmas and views about Counseling within our society. In general Counseling can be a confusing term and it often has a different meaning for different people. Within this post I will be talking about the positive aspects of Counseling and breaking some of those myths about Counseling as well. Over the … Continue reading Counseling →

Does This Make Me Weird?

I have written and rewritten my story so many times, and it has been a struggle to find the right words, and decide which parts needed to be taken out, which needed to be shortened, and which needed to be expanded. I have finally decided that instead of sharing it all at once, I would … Continue reading Does This Make Me Weird? →