If you’re thinking about going to therapy for the first time, you might feel a mix of emotions: excitement to get a professional’s take on issues that are bothering you, anxiety and awkwardness about ...

Pelvic floor physical therapy addresses pelvic health issues. It helps offer relief from pain, incontinence, and postsurgical challenges. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and connective tissue ...

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...

People call therapy a journey for a reason. It can be daunting just to make the leap and select a therapist, make an appointment, and go to your first session. But one session doesn’t mean you reached ...

Many people find that after talking to a counselor or therapist for many weeks, nothing much has changed. This is especially true if they are trying to change a behavior—if, for example, they are ...

Therapy is an effective treatment for emotional and mental health issues. There are various steps someone can take to help prepare for therapy. These include setting goals, having realistic ...

"I'm not going to ask you to tell me about all the worst moments in your life and then schedule you for another appointment to do it again next week." I often share this bit in my first sessions with ...

At the start of every appointment, my therapist asks, “What’s on your agenda?” I’ve been seeing the same therapist for about eight years, so there’s been plenty of time to develop a routine. I treat ...