Sex therapy sounds mysterious and risqué, but it is some of the most rewarding work I have ever done. It has led me to examine the authenticity that we embody in our everyday lives and how we relate to ourselves and to others. Sex therapy is built on the foundation of helping people understand their inner and outer worlds. This type of therapy is unique in that it works to understand our relationship to our body, sexuality, pleasure, and to others.
Read MoreSometimes a therapist’s bio will resonate strongly with you, and you’ll know right away that they are someone you’d like to work with. It’s also very normal not to know exactly what you’re looking for, exploring multiple options until you find the right match. Listen to yourself and trust your intuition; if something feels off, it’s okay to keep searching.
Read MoreIn an ideal world, everyone would have easy access to the therapy they need, regardless of their financial situation. But in real life, therapy can be expensive, and many assume that it’s simply too costly to be an option. What people often don’t know, however, is that there are a range of therapy options to help make high quality therapy more accessible. But what exactly is low cost therapy and how does it work?
Read MoreThis Seattle Times story features Self Space therapist Emily West in a discussion of the ways in which gardening can help people deal with grief and loss.
Read MoreCognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a therapeutic approach designed to assist individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related symptoms. The core principle of CPT revolves around identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that have developed due to experiencing a traumatic event.
Read MoreMindfulness is a form of meditation that brings your attention to the present moment without judgment or analysis, heightening awareness of your sensations and emotions. When your mind is consumed with stress, anxiety, depression and more, mindfulness can redirect your focus and encourage you to actively engage with your surroundings and experiences.
Read MoreCouples therapy is a safe space for you and your partner(s) to express yourselves without fear of judgment or retaliation. This can encourage open and honest discussions that might be difficult to have elsewhere. Here are some of the benefits therapy offers for couples facing challenges in their relationships:
Read MoreTrauma-informed care is a philosophy of providing care. Whether individual or collective, trauma overwhelms the brain and can lead to heightened stress and anxiety. Adopting a trauma-informed model of care prioritizes clients' and providers' emotional and physical safety, emphasizing the recognition of trauma's prevalence and impact and the development of trauma-sensitive services.
Read MoreSelf-care is often portrayed as a curated picture of bubble baths, tea, mindful walks, and gourmet breakfast bowls - all before the day begins. If this seems unappealing or unrealistic, you’re not alone. It’s not that there’s anything wrong with these activities, but what becomes problematic is when it seems like this is how self-care must look or that it has require lots of time and effort.
Read MorePsychodynamic therapy is a form of insight-oriented talk therapy that takes a comprehensive approach by delving into the underlying reasons and mechanisms behind an individual's unconscious beliefs, thoughts, and emotions, which ultimately shape their conscious behaviors. Placing great emphasis on non-conscious functioning, psychodynamic therapy encourages patients to explore their unconscious mind as an integral part of their current experiences.
Read MoreIt can be challenging for children to navigate the back-to-school transition. From making friends to keeping up with schoolwork to extracurricular activities to the unknown, many factors can cause stress and anxiety during this transition. Here are six ways to help your child prioritize their mental health this fall.
Read MoreRelational therapy centers around the significance of relationships in our lives. While people often associate relationships solely with family and romantic partnerships, they extend beyond that scope to include connections with colleagues, neighbors, and community members. Developing the skills to navigate these relationships and establish new ones is a fundamental human need.
Read MoreExistential therapy centers around the inherent anxieties and uncertainties that accompany life and existence, including death, the fear of the unknown, and the quest for meaning. It asserts that each individual possesses the capacity and personal responsibility to make decisions and shape their path to success.
Read MoreSeeking therapy can be an empowering step in improving your quality of life; it is also a financial investment in yourself. We understand that financial concerns can sometimes add an extra layer of stress to the process. Below are some tips to help you navigate the conversation about finances with your therapist, ensuring that your mental well-being remains a top priority.
Read MoreIn the early 1940s, Carl Rogers introduced person-centered therapy. Instead of focusing on interpreting behaviors or unconscious drives, Rogers's method prioritizes reflective listening, empathy, and acceptance within therapy sessions. This approach challenged the prevailing behavioral and psychoanalytic theories of the time.
Read MoreAs you prepare for marriage, it's a beautiful time to start asking some important questions, in order to not only learn about one another but to start creating habits around communication: we want to make open, curious, vulnerable connection the norm. Drawing inspiration from renowned therapist John Gottman, these premarital counseling questions will be a way to start a habit of connecting with thoughtfulness and intention.
Read MoreAs a respectful, collaborative, and non-blaming approach, narrative therapy aims to empower individuals, recognizing them as the experts in their lives. It distinguishes problems from people and acknowledges the abundance of skills, competencies, beliefs, values, commitments, and abilities individuals possess to mitigate the influence of problems.
Read MoreAnxiety is a common human experience that, at times, can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. But what if we were to approach anxiety with a new perspective? Instead of trying to eliminate it entirely, what if we learned to respect, welcome, and care for our anxiety with the tenderness and compassion of a parent? This is where the transformative power of therapy comes into play.
Read MoreEFT is a humanistic approach to individual and couples therapy. This approach is closely tied to attachment theory, a developmental theory of personality and relationships, and views humans as innately relational, social, and wired to bond with others. EFT prioritizes emotions and emotional regulation as fundamental factors in our experiences and interactions.
Read MoreAre you and your partner facing challenges in your relationship but worried about the cost of couples therapy? At Self Space, we believe that access to high-quality therapy should be available to all, regardless of financial constraints. Ironically, financial stress itself can be a contributing factor to relationship issues, creating a catch-22 situation where the very problem you seek to address hinders your ability to access professional help.
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