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Therapy that Meets you Where you Are. Literally.

Therapy that Meets you Where you Are. Literally.

by Tammy Bost | Nov 2, 2025 | Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Coping, Mindfulness, Perfectionism, Understanding

If you’ve ever thought, “I want therapy, but I can’t add one more commute, outfit, or waiting room to my week,” you’re not alone. Teletherapy lets you receive high-quality care from your couch, office, or minivan parked between activities. And for many people, it’s...
The Truth About Healing: What Therapy Really Feels Like

The Truth About Healing: What Therapy Really Feels Like

by Tammy Bost | Aug 18, 2025 | Understanding

Dear reader, If you’ve ever walked into a therapy session wondering, “Is this supposed to feel like progress?” – you’re not alone. Healing in therapy isn’t linear. It’s not a checklist, a quick fix, or a perfectly plotted journey. It’s layered. It’s emotional....
Navigating the Journey to Find the Right Therapist: From a Therapist that goes to Therapy

Navigating the Journey to Find the Right Therapist: From a Therapist that goes to Therapy

by Tammy Bost | Apr 19, 2025 | Understanding

Imagine this: you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and panicked. It feels like no one understands what you’re going through. You try to talk to your family and friends and either they don’t get it or they keep telling you “you should go to therapy.” You see on social media...
Understanding and Coping with Intrusive Thoughts: Insight from a Therapist with Intrusive Thoughts

Understanding and Coping with Intrusive Thoughts: Insight from a Therapist with Intrusive Thoughts

by Tammy Bost | Apr 19, 2025 | Coping, Intrusive Thoughts, Understanding

Intrusive thoughts can be distressing and overwhelming especially when you don’t understand what they are or how they got here. This may be leading you to question your mental well-being, maybe even your sanity. Let me put a pause in here for you to say, you’re going...

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