Introduction: The Growing Popularity of Online Therapy Online therapy for depression has become an increasingly popular option for individuals seeking mental health support. With technology making therapy more accessible, many people are turning to online therapists for depression instead of traditional in-person sessions. But is online therapy the right choice for you? This article explores…
Understanding Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) You might find yourself repeatedly pulling your hair or picking your skin. Does this mean that you are experiencing what is referred to as dermatillomania or trichotillomania? You might notice this happens during times of stress, anxiety or boredom. Should you be seeking treatment for dermatillomania? Read on to learn…
It is a new year and a wonderful opportunity to talk with you all about therapy approaches that are well worth considering! You might have been reflecting over the holidays whether you might want to meet with a depression therapist online or receive online support for anxiety. We want to review 10 misconceptions that you…
Many individuals experience symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) that impact their daily functioning, education, work life and relationships. Individuals are often wondering, what is the best treatment for OCD? Could it be I-CBT for OCD? As 2024 comes to a close, we want to provide a guide for mental wellness if you are an…
Anxiety treatment has been shown to be extremely effective for teens with anxiety when evidence-based interventions are implemented. That is the good news! However, it is extremely concerning information for parents and teachers that anxiety in teenagers appears to be increasing. The National Institutes of Health reported that approximately 1 in 3 adolescents, between the…
Online Therapy: Changing Mental Health Services Online therapy, also known as telepsychology, has exploded across the globe. Although there were some online therapy services offered prior to COVID-19, they became immensely popular during the global pandemic. During that time mental health needs dramatically increased and access to online therapy was essential. Clinicians learned to pivot…
Back to school can be a challenging time for teens and parents alike. The pace of summer allows individuals to slow things down and not be as preoccupied with school obligations, homework and extracurricular activities. Teens might be excited to see old friends but can also be worried about new teachers and new classes. The…
Understanding ACT: A Brief Overview You might have heard about ACT principles and acceptance and commitment therapy techniques and wonder, what are they? Acceptance Commitment Therapy is a psychotherapy approach which involves aspects of mindfulness, acceptance and behavioural change to encourage the development of psychological flexibility. ACT therapy interventions enhance individuals’ quality of life and…
What are the benefits of psychodiagnostic assessments? You might wonder if you would consider seeking out a psychodiagnostic assessment. What exactly is it and how would it benefit you? Which mental health professionals are able to properly conduct mental health assessments and provide diagnoses? We will tackle these questions and more in our blog this…
Introduction to Teletherapy for OCD Treatment OCD treatment can be conducted through teletherapy for OCD. And it can also be conducted during in-person therapy. However, there are many advantages to online OCD therapy. We will be talking about the benefits of online OCD treatment in this blog. We will also talk about many other aspects…
Introduction to Mindfulness Techniques What does it mean to learn mindfulness based therapy? Does it mean you are engaging in mindfulness meditation for anxiety? There has been significant discussion about mindfulness therapy since it has been shown to be highly beneficial from a mental health perspective. It is important to discuss what mindfulness based therapy…
With the changing of the seasons, come exciting updates about online therapy at Forward Thinking Psychological Services®! We strive to provide the best online therapy for your presenting issues! We deliver our services virtually to ensure that you can access assessment and therapy options in a flexible and convenient manner from different locations. We are…
