BALTIMORE THERAPY

Empowering Conversations: Talking to Teens about Sex with Confidence and Compassion

Empowering Conversations: Talking to Teens about Sex with Confidence and Compassion

Parenting is a journey filled with numerous conversations, and perhaps one of the most challenging but crucial discussions to have with your teenager is about sex. This blog post, written by Rylee Powers, located in Baltimore, Maryland, provides a comprehensive guide about the intricacies of approaching the topic of sex with your teenager, offering insights, strategies, and practical tips to foster a healthy, respectful, and understanding environment.

Childfree by Choice

Childfree by Choice

Childfree by choice is a term used to describe people who decide not to have children. Childfree people can feel misunderstood by parents or peers who do have (or desire to have) children. This blog post, written by Rae Buchanan, located in Baltimore, Maryland, navigates some areas on the decision to be childfree or to better understand a loved one’s choice.

Mental Health and the Holidays

Mental Health and the Holidays

Winter is a time when the days get shorter, nights grow longer, and we are enveloped in cold. Winter can also be a time when we prepare for the holidays, which can be joyous, but also pressuring to make them special, or overwhelming with changing routines. This blog post, written by Rae Buchanan, located in Baltimore, Maryland, explores ways to protect and manage our mental health during the holidays.

Healing from Within: Self-Care and Chronic Illness Management

Healing from Within: Self-Care and Chronic Illness Management

Living with a chronic illness is challenging, taking a toll on both the body and the mind. Rylee Powers, a dedicated chronic illness therapist in Baltimore, In this blog post, graduate student intern Rylee explores various self-care techniques tailored to people with chronic illnesses, and some of the things that have helped her cope during her journey in being diagnosed with endometriosis.

Tarot as a Therapeutic Tool

Tarot as a Therapeutic Tool

Tarot is a therapeutic tool that can contribute to improved mental health through intentional reflection upon life themes, circumstances, and the self. This blog post, written by Rae Buchanan, located in Baltimore, Maryland, explores what tarot is and how it can be a beneficial tool that aids in clients' therapeutic journey, serving as a metaphor for situations and inner experiences.

Another Piece of the Puzzle: How Therapy Can Help With Chronic Illnesses

Another Piece of the Puzzle: How Therapy Can Help With Chronic Illnesses

Living with a chronic illness can be a challenging journey, one that often takes a toll not only on the body but also on the mind and spirit. This blog post, written by Rylee Powers, located in Baltimore, Maryland, explores the emotional and psychological impact of chronic illness and how psychotherapy can play a vital role in helping individuals cope and improve their over quality of life.

Journaling to Increase Self-Motivation: Tips From Motivational Interviewing

Journaling to Increase Self-Motivation: Tips From Motivational Interviewing

As the seasons change and we head towards Spring, you may find yourself reflecting on the goals and intentions that you had set for this new year. Some might have worked, and some might not have. Change is hard and uncomfortable, and at times, overwhelming. This blog post, written by Sehar Palla, located in Baltimore, Maryland, highlights motivational interviewing techniques that help us understand our feelings about change, increase motivation, and create a plan that works for us.

Overcoming the Fear of Criticism: A Guide to Personal Growth

Overcoming the Fear of Criticism: A Guide to Personal Growth

Fear of criticism is a common fear that affects many people, but it can also be a major roadblock to growth and new experiences. This blog post, written by Sehar Palla, located in Baltimore, Maryland, explores some of the powerful reframes that helped shift her perspective on criticism.

Three Things to Remember if you’re New to Therapy

Three Things to Remember if you’re New to Therapy

If you’ve just begun your journey into healing with the help of a therapist. It’s possible that you felt relief, finally being able to share troubles. You might have felt overwhelmed, as many emotions bubbled up to the surface. Maybe you were nervous going into it, not knowing what to expect. All of these feelings (or none of these feelings) are normal and to be expected when coming into this type of space. In this blog post, Amber Tunney explores three things to remember if you’re new to therapy.