Therapy 101

By Dr. Lynn Margolies

Is Therapy Just a Crutch – or Does It Make You Smarter?

Is therapy good for you? Discover how therapy scientifically improves brain function, enhances learning, and fosters smarter life decisions.

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Men’s Issues: How Therapy Can Help

There are aspects of men’s experiences that are particular to being male. In working with men, it is important for a psychologist to understand the differences in men’s experiences, what men need, and how to best help them achieve their goals.

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The Surprising Reason Some Therapists Get Better Results

How to choose a therapist based on personality fit and connection. Understand why some therapists achieve better outcomes to find your best match.

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Therapy Isn’t Just Talking About Problems – Here’s Why

Therapy is more than just talking about your problems. It’s a powerful platform for learning and healing. Therapy eases emotional distress, and can jump start your ability to move forward, practice more effective strategies, make more intentional decisions, and be healthier and more resilient overall – both mentally and physically.

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Therapy Modalities Explained

Therapy modalities explained clearly, including psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, interpersonal, and systemic approaches, plus tips for choosing a therapist.

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This One Thing Can Make or Break Your Therapy

Why don’t some people make progress in therapy? Find out the most common reasons why.

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What Can Therapy Do for Me?

Benefits of therapy include reduced anxiety, improved relationships, trauma recovery, better decision-making, resilience, and personal growth.

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Women’s Issues: How Therapy Can Help

Some struggles that women experience are common to many women, and can therefore be attributed to or understood in this larger context of what it means to be a woman in this culture. Framing women’s issues in this larger context helps to normalize these struggles, rather than blame women for them and unfairly contribute to their shame and self-doubt.

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