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My Partner Needs Help But Won’t Get It: How to Encourage Them to Seek Therapy
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

Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
May 4, 20253 min read


Cutting Off Toxic Family: Brave, Terrible, or the Best Thing You’ll Ever Do?
When we think of “family,” we often imagine unconditional love, safety, and support. But for many, family is also the source of emotional distress, manipulation, and lasting psychological wounds. So what happens when the people who are supposed to love you unconditionally consistently harm you? The idea of cutting off family can feel extreme — even taboo — but sometimes, it’s the healthiest path forward.

Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Apr 21, 20254 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


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


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


Holiday Stress Survival Guide: How to Get Through the Season
Decorations are going up, invitations are going out, and the rumblings of the holiday season can be heard for miles. For some, this is a delight. For others, it’s a signal that major mental stress is on its way.
If you already struggle with your mental health, this might be a time that anxiety symptoms and depression symptoms get even worse. This year, set yourself up with healthy boundaries and a self-care plan that will help you survive the stress of the season.

Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Nov 8, 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


Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Everything you Need to Know
Anxiety and depression are common mental health disorders that can have devastating effects on your health, wellbeing, and quality of life. It's estimated that around one in four people will experience mental health problems at some point in their lives, and many of these people will not receive the treatment they need.

Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Jul 11, 20224 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
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