Getting Started With Therapy

One of the most difficult parts of therapy is getting started. Finding a therapist who is right for you can be tricky, and may take some time and effort until you find the right one. And many people don't have access to in-person therapy options in convenient locations. There are many things to consider as you get started, but we are here to help you navigate all of your most pressing questions about getting started with therapy.

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What Therapists Do and When to See One
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How Free Association Lets You Be Your Most Authentic Self in Therapy
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Why a Therapeutic Alliance Is Important in Therapy
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What to Talk About in Therapy
Gate Control Theory
What Is Gate Control Theory?
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APA Code of Ethics: Principles, Purpose, and Guidelines
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What Is Munchausen Syndrome (Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self)?
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Is Holistic Therapy Right for You?
How Does Bibliotherapy Work?
What Is Psychodrama?
What Is Psychodrama?
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What Is Trauma-Informed Therapy?
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Why the Thematic Apperception Test Is Used in Therapy
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What Is Humanistic Therapy?
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How Sex Addiction Therapy Works
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Outpatient Therapy: What It Is and Is It Effective?
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What Is Jungian Therapy?
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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Overview
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What Is Systemic Therapy?
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Color Therapy Types, Techniques, and Benefits
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How an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Works
Group therapy
How Gestalt Therapy Works
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What Is Collaborative Therapy?
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What Is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?
What Is Psychedelic Therapy?
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What Is Adventure Therapy?
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How Ketamine Infusion Therapy Works
Sand tray therapy helps heal a variety of psychological wounds.
How Sand Tray Therapy Works
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What to Know About Adlerian Theory
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What Does It Mean For a Therapist to Be Neurodiversity-Affirming?
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How Cognitive Reframing Works
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Reparenting in Therapy
Signs a person may need therapy
Psychotherapy Types and Techniques
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Benefits of Psychedelics for Terminal Illness
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Discernment Counseling: Definition, Techniques, Efficacy
Meaning in life can help to improve resilience.
What to Know About Logotherapy
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What It's Like to Absorb the Mental Anguish of Others Daily
Art therapy can be a useful treatment tool.
What Is Art Therapy?
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Is There a Mental Illness Test?
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What Is Expressive Arts Therapy?
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Mental Health Professionals That Provide Psychotherapy
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Why Are Therapist Questions Open-Ended?
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What Is Psilocybin Therapy?
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What Is Hakomi Therapy?
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Hypnosis as a Therapeutic Tool
Constructivism in Psychology and Psychotherapy
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How to Pay and Get Reimbursed for Therapy
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Psychologist vs. Psychiatrist: What Are the Differences?
What Is Neurofeedback Therapy?
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What Is Grief Counseling?
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Can People Really Change?
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What Is Compassion-Focused Therapy?
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What Is Regression Therapy?
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What Is Group Therapy?
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What Is Somatic Therapy?
What Is Problem-Solving Therapy?