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What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session Starting therapy can feel overwhelming. You may be asking yourself: What will I say? What if...

In our culture, we’ve developed a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) language of avoidance. We slap a “look on the bright side” on...

Mental health care should be accessible to everyone—but for millions of people in the U.S., language and communication differences still...

In therapy, clients often enter the room carrying losses that feel “too old” to name out loud—relationships long gone, people who passed...

Let’s talk about something real: communication that leaves you feeling heavy instead of heard. You know the kind—conversations where...

Keeping it real. Sharing what matters. Welcome—we’re so glad you’re here. At As You Are Counseling, we believe in keeping things real....