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Grief Isn’t Just Crying: How Grief Affects Mental Health (And How to Cope)
Grief is a natural response to loss, but it doesn’t always follow a neat timeline. The healing process is individual.

Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Dear Overthinker: How to Stop Overthinking and Why Therapy Can Help
If your brain has ever turned a single awkward interaction into a 47-minute internal spiral, this one is for you.

Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Apr 6, 20252 min read


Corporate Control is Ruining Therapy – Here’s Why Therapist-Owned Practices Are Better
In today’s fast-paced world, where mental health concerns are on the rise, finding the right therapist and the right practice can feel overwhelming. With a wide array of therapy options available, it’s important to understand the differences between various models of care. Many people don’t realize that not all therapy practices are the same. Increasingly, large corporations, insurance companies, and private equity firms are entering the mental health space, often focusing on

Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Jan 5, 20257 min read


Mental Health and Politics: Why Therapy is More Important Than Ever
In recent years, politics has taken center stage in many aspects of daily life, creating an environment where personal opinions, policies, and political events seem inescapable. From the constant stream of political debates on social media to the polarizing nature of news cycles, political issues have become a source of stress, anxiety, and even conflict for many people.

Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Oct 17, 20246 min read


Coping With a Breakup: Why Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
No matter what Instagram may tell you, breakups are never easy. Even if the split is mutual or amicable, the emotional fallout can be intense and long-lasting. At times, a breakup can even significantly impact your mental health.
If you're struggling to cope with your breakup, you don't have to do it alone. This blog will explore the common stages of a breakup, signs that therapy may be in order, and some of the benefits therapy can have as you put the pieces of your heart

Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
May 9, 20232 min read


TikTok Told Me I'm Autistic
TikTok, the short video app from musical.ly, is all the rage among young adults. With some 30 million daily users, TikTok is the app for content creators who want to "go viral." With an endless feed of short clips, TikTok videos (known colloquially as "TikToks") can spread like wildfire within mere minutes. This is great if you want to share a cute video of a cat that gives millions the warm fuzzies at the tap of a button. But misinformation about mental health issues can spr

Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Feb 28, 20233 min read


Winter Blues or Something More? Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
Winter can be a tough time for many reasons. We get stressed out planning for the holidays and exhausted once they pass. We might feel lonely and unmotivated to do much of anything if it requires venturing into the frigid, freezing cold. On top of it all, we're hit with the shortest days and longest nights of the year, which can lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Feb 6, 20232 min read


College Application Stress: How to Manage the Pressure and Stay Calm
Ah, the college application process. Whether you're applying to your dream school, or taking a stab at somewhere local--The whole thing can be stressful and nerve-racking.
There's no doubt you've been churning through questions in your head, and you've probably had some tough conversations with your parents, too. It's normal to feel overwhelmed about it all. This blog post will help you manage the process, manage your expectations, and manage your emotions.

Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Dec 14, 20222 min read


Why Go To Therapy? Therapy vs Advice From Family and Friends
“What’s so great about therapy? I have tons of family and friends I can go to if I need guidance”.
Does this sound like you? If so, you’re not alone. It may take someone months of suffering in silence before they make the decision to engage in therapy.
Some people view therapy as no more than another way of getting solid advice.

Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Sep 29, 20226 min read


Benefits of Person-Centered Therapy: Steer Your Own Boat
We live in a society that is increasingly fast-paced and stressful. Our jobs are demanding, our families need us, and we're expected to juggle it all without skipping a beat. It's no wonder that so many of us feel overwhelmed and stressed out.

Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Aug 16, 20223 min read


What Is Depression? What are the Signs of Depression? Your Questions Answered.
Depression affects everyone differently, and it can affect anyone at any time, regardless of age, race, gender, or socioeconomic status. For some people, depression may be a short-term problem that goes away on its own, and for others, depression may be a long-term problem that requires treatment.

Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Mar 4, 20226 min read


5 Common Goals to Achieve in Counseling
People come into therapy for various reasons, but it usually boils down to a couple of crucial struggles. The underlying issue is that a person is unhappy, sad, exhausted, or overwhelmed most of the time. These issues can show up in different ways, depression, anger, anxiety, loss of relationships, a feeling of something being wrong, and frustration with figuring out how to move forward.

Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Jan 28, 20225 min read


Is Virtual Therapy Effective For College Students?
The chances are that you have heard of telehealth, online therapy, or virtual therapy. Since the pandemic, going online has been a necessity in so many facets of our work, education, social lives, and health. We can attend classes online, see our doctor online, and work from home with video platforms. Not enough of us are taking advantage of therapy online. Life hasn't become any easier since 2020, and many of us are striving to keep up our productivity and energy.

Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Jan 23, 20225 min read
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