A colleague and I were discussing the characteristics of successful therapists. I gave him some traits, some of which were listed by Robinson (2012). The therapist should be able to listen to your story, build rapport, establish a relationship, demonstrate empathy, adapt treatments to the...
Some clients have asked me what the term “co-occurring disorder” means. A co-occurring issue may also be called dual diagnosis or co-morbid disorder. This terminology just refers to possible underlying mental health issues that appear usually alongside substance use disorders. It is common for some...
“I’ve never talked to anyone. I’m used to handling things on my own. Aren’t people who go to therapy weak?" Not at all. People who ask for help know when they need it and have the ability to reach out. Everyone needs help now and...
Why shouldn’t I just take medication? All medication issues should be assessed by you and your physician. While medication can be very effective and is sometimes needed in conjunction with counseling, it alone cannot solve all issues. What medication does for many behavioral issues, such...