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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...

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The Attic: A Look into the Therapy Journey

by Rubina Haroutonian, MA, LMFT     I often get asked the question: what is therapy like? Therapy can be quite confusing if one hasn’t experienced it before.  What’s the process like? How long is it going to take? Why am I feeling triggered? Why did I hit a wall?  It helps to have some guidance for going into unknown territory.   This is how I would describe therapy to someone who hasn’t experienced it before.  Imagine that you are at your home.  One day, you decide to go to the old, dusty, mildew smelling...

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