How do you find a queer therapist in California? Here, you’ve found a great queer therapist. But if I said that Tara McGrath, LMFT is the best LGBTQ+ therapist in the entire state of California, that would be a pretty bold statement, right? It also can’t really be true. “Who is the best?” is actually…
What is a “secular” therapist? And why should you care? Approximately 80% of Americans believe in a supernatural god of some kind. So, there is a good chance that any given therapist is religious or spiritual in some way. A secular therapist is one who clearly identifies they do not include spiritual or religious practices in…
Where do you start when you’ve decided to see a therapist. People often turn to their health insurance for lists of providers. But, is that the best way to go? It’s generally true that a session with an insurance therapist may be the cheaper option. Often you’ll pay just a co-pay, approximately $10 to $40…
What is EMDR Therapy? You’ve heard people talk about EMDR, but what is it? EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a special therapeutic way to process trauma and painful or disturbing memories, resulting in far less emotional impact in the present. This can help you feel more calm, improve your sleep, and change your…
A support group (or group therapy) is not usually the first thing we think of when seeking help for our mental health. I get it – it can feel very vulnerable and risky to bring your personal pain and struggle to a room (or virtual room) full of strangers. Other concerns I’ve heard include, “I…
It’s a common question to be asked: What is your approach in therapy? With me, therapy is a conversation. I don’t usually follow a strict formula or format, and my approach is always collaborative. I have had an eclectic two-decade career with all sorts of experiences and trainings, and I’ve integrated all of this learning…
You’ve been thinking about starting therapy, and you know you could use the help. But it’s feeling hard to get started. If you feel lost trying to find a therapist, you’re not alone. Where Do You Look For a Therapist? If you have and want to use insurance, you might start with your insurance provider’s…
Therapists are always learning. We are required to obtain ongoing education in order to maintain our licenses, but many of us learn because we love it. And I am one of them. So I recently completed an additional two-day intensive trauma treatment certification workshop. This trauma training was led by Dr. Arielle Schwartz, one of…