By: Jennifer Ponce de Leon, MA, LPC Therapy for perfectionism can help when high standards, rigid thinking, and self-criticism start to feel more exhausting than motivating. If you’re someone who prides yourself on being “high-achieving,” “detail-oriented,” or “just likes things done the right way,” there’s a decent chance you and rigid thinking or perfectionism are close acquaintances….
By: Simrah Wasim, MS, LPC, NCC As a therapist, one of the most common questions I hear is, “What type of therapy is best?” The honest answer is: it depends on you. Different approaches serve different needs. One approach I often use is Solution Focused Therapy (also known as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, developed by Steve…
By: Jennifer Ponce de Leon, MA, LPC Associate Supervised by: Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, CCTP Let’s get one thing out of the way: you don’t have to be falling apart to start therapy. You don’t need a dramatic backstory, a “diagnosis,” or to wait until things are totally unmanageable. Therapy isn’t just for crisis…
By: Natasha Cooke, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by: Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, CCTP Ever wonder about the topics men discuss in therapy? There’s a common misconception that men don’t open up or that therapy is only for people in crisis. As a men’s counselor, I can attest that the truth is that more men…
By: Simrah Wasim, MS, LPC Associate, NCC Supervised by: Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, CCTP Have you heard of play therapy for elders? As people age, many face challenges like cognitive decline, physical limitations, and emotional struggles such as loneliness or depression. In recent years, there has been growing interest in play therapy as a…
By: Natasha Cooke, MA, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Will My Therapist Give Me Homework? Right now, you’re thinking about therapy but wondering how much work it is. Or you’ve recently began therapy and are afraid that it might be more work…
By: Jennifer Ponce de Leon, MA, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Taming Tantrums: How Therapy Can Help Angry Children Anger is a natural emotion, even for children. However, when it becomes overwhelming and affects their daily lives, it might be time to…
By: Jennifer Ponce de Leon, MA, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Unlocking Potential: The Benefits of Therapy for Children with High-Functioning Autism Therapy for children with high-functioning autism is like a secret key that unlocks a world of possibilities and adventures! Imagine…
By: Jennifer Ponce de Leon, MA, LPC Associate Supervised by: Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, CCTP Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can feel like a relentless loop of thoughts and behaviors, but guess what? Therapy can help you turn that loop into something more like a victory…
By: Jennifer Ponce de Leon, MA, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S The Power of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy When you think of the word “change,” what comes to mind first? Most likely, it was a negative thought. Was I right? Change is…