Therapy 101
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. These guides cover the basics—from what to expect in your first session, to understanding the costs, to exploring different approaches and finding support for challenges like anxiety. Each resource is designed to make the process clearer and less intimidating, so you can focus on what matters most: taking care of your mental health.
Getting Therapy
How to pay for therapy
Many people may want to try therapy, but aren’t sure if it’s affordable or not. In fact, cost is the number one reason people don’t get the mental health care they need. But there are many ways to make therapy more affordable, including choosing a therapist that’s in-network with your health insurance plan. Read on…
Therapy myths
Misconceptions about therapy can hold you back from getting the support you need. Learn what’s true and what’s not. This article clears up the most common myths that keep people from going to therapy. We're here to help you better understand what therapy is really like.
How to find a therapist
Finding the right therapist can make a difference in the success of your therapy. This article walks you through where to look and how to decide which therapist is right for you.
Deciding to start therapy
Thinking about therapy but not sure if you really “need” it? This article teaches you about the emotional, behavioral, and everyday signs that it might be time to talk to someone.
Paying for Therapy
Common insurance challenges
Learn about navigating mental health insurance, including verifying coverage, common therapies covered, handling preauthorization, billing errors, denied claims, and reimbursement. Gain practical strategies to manage costs, maximize benefits, and access care with less stress and confusion.
Therapy covered by insurance
Learn about how health insurance covers therapy, including copays, deductibles, telehealth, couples therapy limitations, pros and cons of using insurance, and steps to verify coverage, in-network providers, referrals, and reimbursement options for affordable mental health care.
Therapy covered by Medicaid
Learn about Medicaid’s role in covering mental health treatment, including eligibility, therapy costs, types of services covered, coverage limits, differences from Medicare, and how to find therapists who accept Medicaid for accessible care.
Beginners guide to insurance
Learn about how health insurance works, types of plans, costs, coverage details, key terms, special programs like HSAs and COBRA, qualifying life events, and how to understand mental health coverage within your insurance.
Anxiety
How to relieve anxiety
Anxiety can feel intense and unpredictable, but you can build relief skills that work now and over time. In this article you will learn quick grounding techniques, lifestyle shifts, support options, and how to choose therapy or medication.
Talking about anxiety
It isn’t always easy to talk about anxiety, whether you’re the one feeling anxious or supporting someone who is. This article offers supportive ways to start the conversation, ask for help, or offer comfort when it matters most.
Signs and symptoms of anxiety
Anxiety affects body, mind, and behavior—from chest tightness and racing thoughts to avoidance and irritability. In this article you will learn common signs, how symptoms vary, what worsens them, and practical ways to get relief.
When to get help for anxiety
Anxiety is common, but when it lingers or disrupts sleep, focus, or joy, extra support can help. In this article you will learn key signs, urgent red flags, and how therapy gets you back to center.
Types of Therapy
Gender-affirming therapy
Gender-affirming therapy is mental health care that supports and validates LGBTQ+ individuals' gender identity without attempting to change it. Discover how this approach works, its proven effectiveness, and finding qualified therapists.
Accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEDP)
Accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEDP) is a healing-focused therapy that helps people process deep emotions, recover from trauma, and reconnect with their core self. In this article, you’ll learn how AEDP works, who it can help, and what to expect in a typical session.
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation combines education and emotional support to help people understand and manage mental health conditions effectively. Discover how this evidence-based approach works, when it's recommended, and what session experiences are like.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
CBT helps manage mental health conditions by connecting thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through evidence-based techniques. Discover its applications, cognitive restructuring process, treatment outcomes, and finding specialized providers.