When researching therapy, it can be daunting trying to decipher all the different types of therapists and credentials. The guide will help you better understand what all those letters after our names actually mean and how to make an informed decision as to what type of therapist is the right fit for you. 

Men tend not to seek mental health services for many reasons, but one of the biggest factors contributing to this lapse in care is stigma. As Americans, we have grown up in a society that encourages us to be self-sufficient, resilient, and “strong.” Unfortunately, it also tells us that showing emotion is “weak” and leads us to believe that asking for help is a sign of deficiency or inadequacy as a man. 

what is the difference in a bad habit and an addiction? In a clinical sense, we tend to define addiction as a pattern of repeated behavior despite negative consequences. It is also common to have the experience of wanting to stop and not being able to, or engaging in dangerous activities while under the influence putting ourselves in harm’s way. By this definition, any number of habits could be considered addictions, but even then, do they really constitute going to therapy, residential treatment, or AA?

So you’ve decided you’d like to begin a journaling practice. Congratulations! You, have already taken the first step towards making lasting changes in your life.

Meet Clayton Norman of Colorado Life Therapy located in Denver, CO.

Meet Thomas Austin, owner and Executive Director of Colorado Life Therapy in Denver, CO.