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Understanding the Mental Health Needs of LGBTQIA+ People in India

Because healing can’t happen if we don’t feel safe being ourselves. Mental health is not one-size-fits-all....

How Therapists Can Better Support LGBTQIA+ Clients

Because everyone deserves a therapist who truly understands them. Therapy can be a crucial source of...

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Coming Out and Mental Health: What You Should Know

Spoiler: It’s not always rainbows and glitter, but you’re not alone. Let’s get one thing out of the way:...

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Navigating Difficult Client Conversations: Finding Compassion in Challenging Moments

As a mental health professional, there will be moments in therapy that challenge your skills and emotional...

Illustration of a therapist balancing on a tightrope between compassion and professional boundaries, representing difficult conversations in therapy

Ethical Considerations in Therapy: Navigating the Gray Areas

As a mental health professional, you’ve dedicated your career to helping others heal, grow, and cope...

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Client Termination: How to End Therapy on a Positive Note

Saying goodbye is hard, and when it comes to therapy, it feels even more loaded. There’s this strange...

Setting Boundaries with Clients: A Therapist’s Guide

As a therapist, you’re here to help others heal, but what about you? As much as we pour ourselves into...

Illustration of a sad person sitting on a couch surrounded by symbols of emotional distress—broken heart, question marks, cloud thoughts, and a tablet that says “Therapy Book Now?”—with caption “Not sure if it’s time? That might be your sign."

Signs It’s Time to Seek Help: Knowing When to Talk to a Therapist

Thinking about therapy can feel like a big step, and it’s perfectly normal to wonder if it’s really necessary....

Illustration of a first therapy session showing a nervous client wondering what to say, with a calm therapist offering support. Caption reads, “It’s okay not to know what to expect. We’ll figure it out together.”

What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session: A Guide for Beginners

So, you’ve decided to take the first step toward better mental health by booking your first therapy...

Overcoming the Fear of Starting Therapy

Starting therapy often feels like standing at the edge of a cliff, filled with uncertainty and doubt....

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