Lightwork

JULY 10, 2025

Key Areas to Consider When Setting Therapy Goals: Managing specific mental health conditions Improving relationships and communication Developing coping strategies Processing trauma or life changes Building self-esteem and confidence Different types of therapy align with specific goals and needs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Lightwork

JUNE 19, 2025

This trauma-informed therapy approach helps you develop a deeper connection with yourself while building practical skills for emotional regulation and stress management. Alternatively, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can guide you towards embracing your thoughts and feelings rather than fighting against them.

Trauma and the brain

Lightwork

MAY 1, 2025

Wraparound services create successful pathways to recovery by addressing: Transportation assistance Housing support Job training programs Parenting skills development Legal advocacy Healthcare coordination These integrated support systems significantly improve treatment initiation rates and long-term engagement in recovery programs.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Mad in America

JANUARY 6, 2024

(Text therapy, which I did not take advantage of, is controversial because of a lack of data regarding its effectiveness.) Without insurance, patients can choose to be seen for whatever they want, and therapists don’t need to shoehorn them into a diagnostic category, which can be stigmatizing.

Aging and mental health