by Rebecca Phillips, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor | Jan 31, 2022 | Therapy
ESA Primer: A Therapist Explains Emotional Support Animals As a therapist, I will often prescribe an emotional support animal (ESA) for a client. I also strongly advocate for my clients who wish to obtain an ESA. Many individuals struggle with anxiety, depression,...
by Rebecca Phillips, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor | Jan 24, 2022 | Therapy
7 Therapy Tips: How to Benefit the Most from It Therapy photo by ANTONI SHKRABA from Pexels If you’re finally taking the big leap into therapy, you’ll want to prepare to make the most out of it. Congratulations on making one of the most positive and powerful decisions...
by Rebecca Phillips, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor | Jan 17, 2022 | Therapy
What to Expect In Therapy If you’re thinking of starting therapy, and don’t know what to expect, you’re not alone. Most therapy clients don’t know what to expect before they begin. Unless you’ve been in therapy before, how could you know? Spoiler alert: Therapy is not...
by Rebecca Phillips, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor | Jan 10, 2022 | Therapy
How Therapy Works: 3 Key Ingredients 3 Key Ingredients in Effective Therapy As a therapist, one of the most frequent questions I’m asked is, “How does therapy work?” No doubt, therapy is an incredibly complex endeavor. But it is often seen as mysterious. Here,...
by Rebecca Phillips, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor | Jan 3, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression
A Life Hack for Anxiety and Depression: Gratitude As a trauma therapist who also specializes in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety and depression, I regularly prescribe a gratitude practice to my clients. Why? 1. Practicing gratitude was a positive...
