Emotional Support Animals: Happiness is a Warm Puppy
A story of healing and finding balance with the help of an Emotional Support Animal.
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.
8 Ways To Be Mindful Of A Friend’s Hidden Holiday Challenges
The holiday season is often portrayed as the most wonderful time of the year, but unfortunately, that isn't the reality for many…
How to Help a Friend in Need & Assess Risk
When people we care about face deep pain and suffering, we can often in turn experience a sense of helplessness. Here are…
Soundtrack to recovery: music and mental health
What music has meant to one student through treatment and recovery.
Step-by-Step Guide to Out-of-Network Benefits
Navigating out-of-network benefits can be cumbersome, but can also save you time and money in the long-run, and help expand your therapist…
Mental Health in an Immigrant Family: Finding Strength in Weakness
A story of learning to normalize help-seeking and overcoming cultural pressures
6 Steps to Turn Initial Calls Into Clients
While a personalized online presence helps empower a prospective client to reach out, nothing beats a one-on-one conversation. Use these three strategies to…
Challenging accepted thinking about mental health
A story of how one therapist’s personal experiences led to her commitment to humanize the way we approach mental health.
How to tell a therapist it’s not working
It's typical to see two or more therapists before finding a great fit. How do you politely "break up" with a therapist…
Life after: A survivor’s story
"Life After” is a documentary film project that follows survivors of sexual violence in their respective journeys to healing after an assault.
Is My Therapist “The One?”: How To Assess Fit With Your Therapist
While recognizing a bad therapist fit may be obvious, a great fit is harder to pin down. Ask yourself these questions to…
You’ve had your first therapy appointment. Now what?
An initial therapy session may spark a full range of emotions and responses. Check out this guide to navigate the time following…