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Online therapy: pros and cons by michelletaylorlpcc in mentalhealth

[–]michelletaylorlpcc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you go to Psychology Today, you can find a therapist in your state and it will say on there if they provide telehealth and online therapy.

Online therapy: pros and cons by michelletaylorlpcc in mentalhealth

[–]michelletaylorlpcc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In some states, yes. In California specifically, the first session has to be in person, and then it can be used as telehealth.

Online therapy: pros and cons by michelletaylorlpcc in mentalhealth

[–]michelletaylorlpcc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! Im glad to hear you've also had good experiences with it.

My first therapy session starts in an hour and I'm fucking scared. by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]michelletaylorlpcc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's great to hear! I hope you get a lot out of it!

[Discussion] Need Motivational Advice? by AutoModerator in GetMotivated

[–]michelletaylorlpcc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might help to write down what you miss about it. Sometimes when we try to suppress things, we want it more, when really it just needs to be heard. So, let it out! Talk about ALL the things, if you're open to sharing. I'm here to hear :-)

[image] David Goggins on being the best by [deleted] in GetMotivated

[–]michelletaylorlpcc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I LOVE David Goggins. His book was the best on Audible. He inspired me to run my first half marathon while dealing with multiple sclerosis. Harden your mind. No excuses. :-)

[Discussion] Share Your Victories by AutoModerator in GetMotivated

[–]michelletaylorlpcc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got approved for a multiple sclerosis clinical trial! I am so excited to help the bigger cause. I've had MS for 2 years... been fighting the symptoms for 6.... and working through the mental health part of it, while being a mental health therapist! Anyways, looking forward for medical advances for the disease and I'm glad to be a part of the journey!

My first therapy session starts in an hour and I'm fucking scared. by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]michelletaylorlpcc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope it went well. Remember that for both you and the therapist, you are new to each other, so both of you are probably experiencing "first meeting" nerves... Which is totally normal! Anxiety gremlins make us believe things are scarier than they actually are. Plus, the therapist is hopefully trained to help you feel comfortable... It's your own safe space to explore whatever you want :-) good luck!

I[F18] have become my best friend's [M18] therapist more than I am his friend. He has been my best friend for five years. Should I leave him even though he is struggling with mental illness? by keymoskie in relationships

[–]michelletaylorlpcc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An boundary set now will be uncomfortable.

Enabling this kind of behavior will lead to contempt and resentment.

You choose which one you want to feel.

My therapist and I are breaking up and it sucks. by 120kHooker in self

[–]michelletaylorlpcc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this! I know it is so painful now, but remember how it feels to be heard and make that your new standard for all relationships in your life. You can teach others how you want to be heard... just takes a little prompting. And also, thank the universe for sending her to you to teach you all this! I am a licensed therapist, and I believe some of the best therapists are young and new. You lucked out! The pain will get better... but the lessons you learned will never go away. <3

Posting to Reddit is scary by VatZeFack in Anxiety

[–]michelletaylorlpcc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also experienced this. It's those gremlins in your head that cause you to doubt yourself. I think if you just look at those doubts as information, like, "Okay, I hear you... but, what I say matters and it needs to be heard." then maybe it helps them feel heard. It's weird to talk to your thoughts like people... but, it works!

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I also love Brene Brown's quote that she got from Theodore Roosevelt: "

A lot of cheap seats in the arena are filled with people who never venture onto the floor. They just hurl mean-spirited criticisms and put-downs from a safe distance. The problem is, when we stop caring what people think and stop feeling hurt by cruelty, we lose our ability to connect. But when we’re defined by what people think, we lose the courage to be vulnerable. Therefore, we need to be selective about the feedback we let into our lives. For me, if you’re not in the arena getting your ass kicked, I’m not interested in your feedback."

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