Insights to support growth in and out of therapy
Thought records are a practical tool used in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you recognize automatic thoughts, examine the evidence, and develop a more balanced perspective. Learn how this evidence-based technique works, follow a simple five-step process, and discover how to start responding to difficult thoughts with greater clarity and self-awareness.
Read MoreTrauma can make it feel like your life is organized around avoiding painful memories, emotions, and reminders. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers another approach, helping you build a different relationship with difficult experiences while reconnecting with your values and what matters most. Learn how ACT can support PTSD recovery, what sessions may look like, and what current research says about this promising therapeutic approach.
Read MoreLiving with PTSD can make it difficult to feel safe and present, even after trying therapy or medication. Explore what research says about ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) for PTSD, including how it may support trauma recovery, what current studies reveal, and how treatment works in California. This evidence-based guide covers potential benefits, safety considerations, and how to determine whether KAP may be an appropriate part of your care.
Read MoreConsidering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) for the first time? Learn what to expect before, during, and after your first session, from medical screening and preparation to navigating the emotional experience and making the most of integration therapy. This evidence-based guide offers practical tips to help you feel more informed, prepared, and supported as you explore whether KAP may be right for you.
Read MoreFor children with ADHD, challenges with focus, organization, emotional regulation, and routines can extend well beyond the classroom. Therapy can help neurodivergent kids build executive functioning skills, develop coping strategies, and gain confidence at home, at school, and with peers. Learn how therapy, parent support, and school accommodations can work together to help children with ADHD thrive.
Read MoreIs "neurodivergent-affirming" just a buzzword? Learn how affirming care approaches masking, communication, and burnout differently, and what to look for in a neurodivergent-affirming therapist.
Read MoreWhen ADHD affects a relationship, the challenge may look less like forgetfulness and more like an invisible imbalance in the mental load. For neurodivergent and mixed-neurotype couples, recurring patterns of reminders, resentment, shame, and withdrawal can quietly create distance over time. However, these patterns can change. Learn how couples therapy can help rebuild balance, connection, and a shared sense of partnership.
Read MoreIf you find yourself pulling your hair, picking at your skin, or biting your nails in ways that feel automatic and hard to stop, you may be dealing with a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB). These behaviors are common, treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of. Learn more about the well-researched, structured treatment: Habit Reversal Training (HRT).
Read MoreIf you were recently diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as an adult, you're not alone, and you're not "too old" for it to make sense. A growing number of adults are seeking ADHD evaluations in their 30s and 40s, often after years of being told they were just "disorganized," "anxious," or "not trying hard enough." Research shows this pattern is common, and it has real explanations rooted in how ADHD was originally studied and diagnosed.
Read MoreIf you find yourself pulling your hair, picking at your skin, or biting your nails in ways that feel automatic and hard to stop, you are not alone, and you are not broken. Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) are real, treatable conditions, not bad habits or a lack of willpower. Read more to understand what BFRBs are, why they happen, and which treatments actually work.
Read MoreFeeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from what matters most? Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) journaling is an evidence-based practice that helps you build psychological flexibility — so you can face life's challenges without being derailed by them. In this article, we share powerful ACT journaling prompts organized around the therapy's six core principles, from cognitive defusion to values clarification.
Read MoreRepetitive handwashing, constant reassurance-seeking, and rituals around bedtime can look like ordinary childhood quirks. For some kids, they're early signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Here's what parents should watch for, and when to seek support.
Read MoreIf you've been struggling with anxiety, you're not alone — and you may not need to fight your worry as hard as you think. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that helps people change their relationship with anxious thoughts, rather than trying to eliminate them. Research shows that struggling against worry often makes it worse. Learn more about the practical skills — like mindfulness, cognitive defusion, and values-based action — that ACT teaches to reduce anxiety's hold on your life.
Read MoreIf traditional treatments for depression, anxiety, or trauma haven't brought lasting relief, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) may offer a new path forward. This evidence-based approach combines the rapid-acting effects of ketamine with structured psychotherapy — and for many with treatment-resistant conditions, the results are promising. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreIf you've ever tried to push an unwanted thought out of your mind, you know it doesn't work — it comes back stronger. For those living with OCD, this cycle can feel exhausting and endless. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers a different path: instead of fighting intrusive thoughts, you learn to change your relationship with them. The result? Less suffering, more freedom.
Read MoreOpening a relationship is often treated as a single decision — a yes or no — when in practice it's a series of ongoing agreements that need regular revisiting. For couples who are considering ethical non-monogamy (ENM), polyamory, or an open relationship, research consistently points to one factor that separates couples who thrive from couples who struggle: the depth and frequency of communication before, during, and after the transition.
Read MoreDo you experience relentless, disturbing thoughts you can't shut off — but no visible rituals to match? You might be living with Pure O OCD, one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed forms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Learn what Pure O really looks like, why its hidden compulsions keep so many people stuck, and what evidence-based treatments like ERP and ACT can do to help.
Read MoreExposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the most researched, clinically validated treatment for OCD available today. Endorsed by the American Psychological Association (APA), the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), ERP has helped 60–70% of people with OCD achieve significant, lasting symptom relief — results that far outpace general talk therapy or medication alone. Learn what to expect from ERP treatment.
Read MoreDo you find yourself constantly questioning whether you truly love your partner — or whether your relationship is "right"? You may be experiencing Relationship OCD (ROCD), a recognized subtype of OCD characterized by intrusive, persistent doubts about one's romantic relationship. Unlike everyday uncertainty, ROCD traps people in a relentless cycle of obsession and compulsion that can quietly erode the relationships they value most. The good news: ROCD is highly treatable. Learn how Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy can help you break free from relationship doubt and reclaim your peace of mind.
Read MoreWhat is cognitive defusion, and how can it help with anxiety and negative thoughts? This guide explains a core ACT therapy skill in simple terms, with real-life examples and practical exercises you can start using right away. Learn how cognitive defusion can help you relate to your thoughts with more flexibility and ease.
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