After you’ve settled on a therapist, figured out your insurance, and scheduled an appointment, it’s time to have your first session. Even if you’re confident about your decision to start therapy, it’s ...

Researchers are learning more about how therapy works by examining the language therapists use with clients. It could lead to more people getting better, and staying better. Kevin Cowley remembers ...

At the start of every appointment, my therapist asks, “What’s on your agenda?” I’ve been seeing the same therapist for about eight years, so there’s been plenty of time to develop a routine. I treat ...

Not only do many people make therapy a years-long process, but they may not be getting its full benefits. Here's how to be a good consumer.

Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. Blumberg is a contributor for TIME. If you’re thinking about going to therapy for the first time, you might feel a mix of emotions: excitement to get a professional ...