I can't tell you how many times I've heard some version of “I was in therapy for years and never got anywhere.” Unfortunately, so many people spend a lot of time and money in therapy and experience little personal growth. This is frustrating for me as a therapist because many people are hesitant to try therapy out again, but mostly it saddens me for the people who are seeking services and not receiving the help they need. I know the courage it takes to step into a therapist’s

When I was in the Diagnosis course in grad school, I remember how excited I was to finally get my hands on the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, basically the mental health diagnosis bible). I could finally dive into the world of mental illness and have the tools and training to properly diagnose someone. And I did just that. I diagnosed myself, my partner, my dad, my neighbor, the check-out lady at the grocery store. No one appreciated this a