by Dr. Elisabeth Morray As a licensed psychologist and practicing therapist, I am often asked questions about how to know if a therapist is right for you. The therapist-client relationship is a deeply personal one, and finding a match with a therapist can feel a bit like dating! Just like in searching for a prospectiveContinue reading “How to Know if a Therapist is Right for You”
Category Archives: Therapy Search
Does Insurance Cover Therapy? How to Calculate Your Cost
Let’s face facts: Calculating the cost of therapy can be a real headache. If you’re already struggling with your mental health, the last thing you need is another obstacle to getting help. With insurance being so challenging to decipher, it can be discouraging to try to access your benefits. If you’ve avoided mental health careContinue reading “Does Insurance Cover Therapy? How to Calculate Your Cost”
Cognitive behavioral therapy: What it is, how it works, and who it’s best for
The CBT approach is premised on the idea that our thoughts, emotions, and actions are interconnected: a person interprets a situation and acts according to how they think or feel in the moment.
Psychodynamic therapy: What it is, how it works, and who it’s best for
Psychodynamic therapy uses self-reflection and self-examination to explore a person’s internal motivations, feelings, desires, and needs and how each influences their behavior.
How to find a culturally sensitive therapist as a Latinx person
Alma member Raquel Carrasquillo, LCSW, shares experiences and concerns common among Latinx clients, and strategies for gauging a provider’s cultural sensitivity.
How to find a culturally sensitive therapist as an Indian American person
Sweta Venkataramanan, PsyD, addressed experiences unique to Indian American individuals and offered recommendations for finding a therapist equipped to support them.
How to find a culturally sensitive therapist as an Afro-Caribbean person
Alma member Rode Toussaint, LMHC, shared culturally-specific experiences and questions Afro-Caribbean individuals can ask to gauge a therapist’s understanding of Caribbean culture.