Deciding you're ready to start therapy is already a meaningful step, but deciding how to begin can bring up its own questions. Many people are curious about telehealth but wonder whether meeting with a therapist through a screen will feel personal, private, or effective enough to support real change. You may be asking yourself whether you'll feel comfortable opening up from home, whether virtual sessions will be covered by your insurance, or how telehealth can protect your pr

As providers who work with insurance companies, we are required to assign all clients a mental health diagnosis from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-5-TR. While these diagnoses can be a useful way to categorize a cluster of symptoms and apply evidence-based treatments to help a client find relief, clients can also have a strong response to their diagnosis. Some may find relief now that they finally have an explanation, while others may questi

Learn the signs of compulsive checking, how it relates to anxiety and OCD, as well as practical strategies to manage intrusive thoughts and repeated checking behaviors with evidence-based therapy.