When Therapy Feels Like an Infinite Loop
April 25, 2023
By Chad LeJeune, PhD As therapists, most of us have been there at one time or another. You’re in the middle of a session with a client and are struck… READ MORE
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What to Do When Kids or Teens Aren’t Engaging in Therapy Sessions
March 14, 2023
By Amy C. Balentine, PhD Children and teens are not always ready to tackle topics with big emotions. This may show up in therapy sessions in the form of distractions,… READ MORE
What to Do When a Client Continually Asks for Reassurance
February 28, 2023
By Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT When a client experiences uncertainty, doubt, confusion, or anxiety, they may engage in a repetitive behavior commonly referred to as reassurance-seeking. This is a common compulsion… READ MORE
When a Client Brings up an Important Topic at the End of Your Session
September 26, 2022
By Alicia Muñoz, LPC If a client brings up an important or highly emotional issue at the end of a session, ask yourself these questions: Is this a pattern? Is… READ MORE
What to Do When a Client Phones and Requires a Lot of Time in between Sessions
July 26, 2022
By Kirby Reutter, PhD We’ve all had the high-maintenance client that is constantly in crisis, hijacks the session, and even demands time outside of the session. These clients routinely have what I… READ MORE
How to Handle the “Doorknob Comment”
September 28, 2016
By Cedar R. Koons, MSW, LCSW Your session is almost complete and you and your client are ready to say goodbye. You are both walking to the door and suddenly… READ MORE
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