Therapy may focus on past or current mental health issues, experiences, thoughts, feelings, and relationships.

Finding a psychologist can seem like a daunting task, especially in DC. You might feel lost about where to start, or it might feel like there are too many options, and you’re not sure how to filter your search to find the right fit.

Finding the right therapist can be challenging, especially if you’re a first-time patient. Fortunately, there are ways to make this process easier. Here’s a step-by-step guide on finding a therapist near you.

A brand new year is approaching. It’s a time for fresh starts, new experiences, and of course, the requisite resolutions. Making New Year’s resolutions is a tradition not only for Americans but for people throughout the world. It just seems wholly appropriate to use a new calendar year as an opportunity to commit to personal and professional improvements.

Everyone’s mental health is a highly complex web of struggles and elements of extraordinary resilience. The most effective therapists know this and use many sources of data to personalize treatment. From our vantage point, new technology and increasing openness to using technology to enhance therapy are just beginning to show its true potential for transforming mental healthcare.

Many people think therapy isn’t for them. They say things like, “I’d rather talk to my friends,” “What good would it do?” and “I don’t want to air my dirty laundry.” Let’s look at that further and see if now is an ideal time to explore a new, ongoing relationship with a therapist in DC.

Our team at The Therapy Group of DC understands that deciding to seek out the services of a mental health therapist or licensed professional counselor can be daunting in itself. The next step–finding the right potential therapist for your specific needs and preferences–shouldn’t deter your progress. However, we recognize that when you and your therapist are a great fit, your chances of experiencing life-changing, successful treatment increase exponentially.

We’ve been helping our patients navigate the out-of-network insurance process for almost two decades and we’ve learned how to make it much more straightforward. We’re sharing what we’ve learned.

People choose to not seek therapy and other mental health services for many reasons. What are some of those reasons and what are some of the myths surrounding therapy that needs reexamining?