The Couch: A Therapy & Mental Wellness Blog

Zencare's space to share what we would have wanted to know when we were looking for therapists — including what to look for in a therapist, and therapists' advice on mental health concerns.

Interviews

Therapy with Ana Hinshaw, LCSW

Ana Hinshaw is a therapist providing remote sessions to clients throughout California, Florida, and Washington DC. We spoke with Ana about her…

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Therapy 101

ACCEPTS

Distress tolerance tools, such as ACCEPTS, are intended to provide a distraction from stressors and help you to cope with challenging emotional…

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Therapy 101

Stages of Change

Some clients are easily able to identify their challenges and express their readiness to make behavioral changes. A key component of MI…

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Therapy 101

The Wise Mind

This Wise Mind refers to the state of mind that best regulates emotions and manages behavior. It is a key concept used…

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