Beginning Therapy

Worcester, MA 9/2/2020 — Thriveworks, a national counseling practice with over 375 offices in the US, is excited to announce its newest office opening in Worcester, MA. Thriveworks Worcester provides new clients with in-person and online counseling. “Opening another office in Massachusetts and expanding to Worcester has been a goal…

Baltimore, MD 8/26/20 — Thriveworks, a mental health counseling practice with 130+ locations across the country, is pleased to announce the expansion of its services in Baltimore, MD. To meet the strong and important need for immediate mental health care, Thriveworks Baltimore offers appointments within 24 hours of their client’s…

Let’s face it: relationships are hard sometimes. Once the honeymoon phase passes, everyday things like chores around the house, how late you get home from work, and whose turn it is to walk the dog become bigger feats than they need to be. The spark that brought you together is…

Kids don’t like going to the doctor. Even when their parents promise they’ll get a lollipop at the end. They’ll often do everything in their power to refuse or stall getting their temperature taken, their height measured, and (of course) a finger pricked or arm stabbed with a needle. They…

Making the decision to work with a counselor can be a difficult one, as can embarking on the process of finding the right kind of treatment. But it doesn’t have to be ridden with stress and anxiety. You can schedule counseling services and find a counselor with ease—as long as…

Prior to your sessions, do you ever wonder: “What is my therapist thinking?”  Are they focused on what techniques they are going to try with you? Or, maybe they’re looking over your previous sessions to see what notes they had. And perhaps the most important question of all: “Are sessions…

For the last 40 years, I have been a therapist devoted to serving and assisting many different types of people, from children to adults, individuals, families.  Due to my many years of experience, people are constantly asking me for my outlook on different theories. As flattered as that makes me…

Asking for help isn’t easy—but it is necessary, especially when your health and wellbeing is at risk. When it comes to women, common problems include mental illnesses like depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, problems in the workplace, guilt and self-blame, and relationship issues. Fortunately, counseling can help women to address…

The focus of counseling often varies; however, commonly discussed issues among older adults include the loss of loved ones, health issues, and identity crises. Many of these individuals have lost a spouse, are facing severe physical or mental health issues, or are missing fulfillment and enjoyment in life. Older adults…

Here’s an undeniable truth a lot of us don’t like to talk about: we all have problems. We suffer from emotional turmoil—post-breakup, mid-job change, as a consequence of depression… you get the idea. And often, to cope with these unfavorable circumstances and difficult feelings, we need to reach outside of…

You’ve probably come across an online mental health forum before. It’s a site for talking about all things mental health, from depression to breakups, stress, anxiety, family issues, and so on. But now there’s this new thing (which isn’t really a new thing) everyone’s talking about: online counseling. And you’re…

You might be wondering, “What are the advantages of online counseling?” This is a valid question. To answer, I’m going to begin with a question of my own: Did you know that only a limited number of people who are recommended by a physician to seek mental health services actually…