Grief is a natural response to loss, but it doesn’t always follow a neat timeline. The healing process is individual.

Mother's Day is often portrayed as a time of celebration, filled with flowers, heartfelt cards, and family gatherings. For many, it's a cherished occasion to honor and appreciate maternal figures. However, for others, it can be a day marked by complex emotions—grief, longing, estrangement, or unfulfilled desires. At Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center, we recognize and honor the full spectrum of feelings that this day can evoke.

Watching someone you love struggle emotionally or mentally—yet refuse to seek help—can feel heartbreaking and exhausting. You might see the signs of depression, anxiety, trauma, or burnout in your partner, but every time you bring up therapy, they shut down or change the subject. So, how do you encourage your partner to get the support they need without making them feel judged, pressured, or ashamed? Here are some compassionate, research-supported strategies that can make a

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

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