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Why Finding an Affirming Therapist Matters
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable enough. You may already be wondering: Will they understand me? Will I have to explain everything? Will I feel judged? Can I be fully honest here? For LGBTQ+ individuals, these questions often carry even more weight. While many...
How Do You Know When Weekly Therapy Isn’t Enough? (Signs Someone May Need Addiction Treatment)
At Modern Therapy & Wellness, several of our clinicians specialize in working with substance use, addiction, recovery, and the impact these struggle can have on individuals, coupes and families. One of the hardest realities about addiction is that people often...
What Anxiety Feels Like (It’s Not Just Worry)
When most people think about anxiety, they picture worry. Racing thoughts. Overthinking. Stress. and while that can certainly be part of anxiety, it often shows up in ways that are much harder to recognize....especially if you’ve been living with it for a long time....
What Actually Happens in Couples Therapy? A Step by Step Look at Your First Session
If you’ve ever thought about couples therapy, you’ve probably also wondered: What do we even talk about? Is the therapist going to take sides? What if we just end up arguing the whole time? These are completely normal concerns. Many couples avoid making an appointment...
The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness (and what actually helps)
Living with chronic illness is often talked about in terms of symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment plans. But what’s less visible and just as impactful is the emotional weight that comes with it. I spoke with two therapists who specialize in working with clients...
The Anxious Avoidant Relationship Cycle: Why One Partner Pursues and and the Other Withdraws
One of the most common patterns we see in couples therapy is the anxious–avoidant relationship cycle. If this dynamic exists in your relationship, it can feel confusing and exhausting. One partner may want more conversation, reassurance, or closeness, while the other...