For many therapists, one of the greatest challenges in practice is sitting with clients who feel stuck in a state of despair. Unlike the episodic nature of major depressive disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)—sometimes called dysthymia—can feel like depression that … Continue reading →
Guest Post by: Tessa Zadorsky Here’s the honest truth: siloed mental health care is still the norm—and it’s failing people. Too often, care feels fragmented—not because psychiatrists and other providers don’t care, but because the system makes it hard to … Continue reading →
by Dr. Allan Steingart The Usual Suspects—and One More It’s not fashionable to blame Freud these days, unless we’re talking about his fixation on sex, his untestable theories, or the way he made therapy feel like an endless, inaccessible, members-only … Continue reading →
At Psychotherapy Matters, we’ve always believed that collaboration is the cornerstone of great care. Whether it’s between a therapist and their client, or between professionals working as a team, the relationships we build directly shape the outcomes we see. But … Continue reading →
Prepared for: Psychotherapy Matters, ADHD Matters ProgramPrepared by: Dr. Allan Steingart, CEO, Psychotherapy Matters A Personal Note In the summer of 1977, the year before I began medical school, I had the opportunity to work as a psychology student at … Continue reading →
What Is Sexual Abuse & Assault? Shame, guilt, embarrassment, sadness, disgust, fear, mistrust, anger, powerlessness and anxiety are only a few of the countless emotions that sexually abused and assaulted survivors are made to live with. Sexual abuse and assault … Continue reading →
Today, we have a guest post from our PMVC member Lydia Charak. In this post, Lydia discusses Expressive Arts Therapy and complex mental health. We would like to thank Lydia for her thoughtful discussion of Expressive Arts Therapy and for … Continue reading →
Today, we have a guest post from our PMVC member Dr. Jennifer Barbera. In this post, Dr. Barbera gives us an introduction to ACT – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. We would like to thank Dr. Barbera for contributing to the … Continue reading →
Last-minute cancellations: They’re inconvenient, frustrating and potentially costly. How many times have you turned a client away because a time slot was filled, only for the scheduled person not to show up? How many times has someone cancelled at the … Continue reading →
This is the second in a series of blogs contributed by our PM clinician Andrea Rawson, who will introduce you to mental health issues associated with chronic illness. She will explain how psychotherapy can help families maintain resiliency and thrive … Continue reading →