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What to expect from Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

By: Joe Hovemeyer, AMFT Sync Counseling Center is a community of therapists who are informed by, study and pursue training in contemporary psychoanalytic psychotherapy. However, for the average person looking for a therapist, it can be difficult to know what this means. When someone is looking for a therapist and reading through many different therapist descriptions, there are a dizzying array of different approaches presented. From Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to EMDR, to ACT, to Narrative Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing therapy, the list goes on and on. How can I have...

Is My Anxiety Normal?

By Cathy Barkataki, LMFT In today’s world, Anxiety affects us all to varying degrees. Yet sometimes, we don’t realize just how much anxiety actually affects our day-to-day lives. So, if you’re like me and asking the question, Is my anxiety normal?, then this article is for you. To help us explore this question regarding anxiety, I will refer to a good friend of mine, “Michelle” (not her real name), who recently shared her anxiety story with me. Michelle sighed, “In the past few years, I’ve been so anxious and irritable. I think the...

What is Autism?

By Rubina Haroutonian What is Autism? April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the WORLD! Autism is a lifelong neurological disorder affecting how an individual processes information, communicates and relates to the world around them. Each individual is unique and on a different continuum on the Autism spectrum. “If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism.” Some common behaviors associated with Autism are: repetitive movements, such as: flapping and clapping; and tantrums such as: crying, screaming, kicking, stomping. There are several challenges associated with Autism that impact...

Becoming More Human: A Therapist Reflects on Life Outside the Session Room

By Lacy Tannous, AMFT Therapists are tasked with an unusual role in today’s world. We are keepers of confidential spaces: spaces of safety and trust, intended to explore the dark and private corners of a person’s world. Imagining a therapist beyond the confines of a session room or a laptop screen sparks a sense of implausibility. Do therapists actually go outside? It’s true! Therapists can be spotted outside of the office! For this therapist, there is a fair chance of an encounter with a client beyond the session room because I live...

Coping with Divorce: Helping Children Thrive

By Annie Miller, LMFT When a parent’s marriage ends in divorce, it is important to help nurture a child’s understanding of family. Divorce is an adult decision, one in which a child can often feel voiceless and alone. In the midst of a divorce transition, it is vital to help foster an environment where a sense of family remains intact for the children involved. This sense of family remains their anchor, even when the familiar structure they have known begins to change. Consider these five key factors for helping your child...

What to expect from Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

Is My Anxiety Normal?

What is Autism?

Becoming More Human: A Therapist Reflects on Life Outside the Session Room

Coping with Divorce: Helping Children Thrive

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