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How to Find a Therapist: Criteria for Your Online Search

how to find a therapist

Every month in the Austin area there are 720 and 390 Google searches for the phrases “therapist near me” and “psychologist near me” respectively.   These search numbers increase to 880 and 480 each month for the phrases “marriage counseling Austin” and “couples counseling Austin.”  Searching online for professional services

RichardNicastro June 5, 2019June 21, 2019 Starting Therapy Read more

Questions to Ask Your Therapist

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It can feel daunting to find a new therapist and start therapy. Therapy requires you to share extremely personal information about yourself and your life — a process that makes you vulnerable — so finding someone you feel good about is vital. Even if you have an appointment with a

RichardNicastro February 8, 2018June 5, 2021 For Therapists, Individual counseling, Starting Therapy Read more

How Do I Know If I Need A Psychologist?

Georgetown TX Psychologist

When people I meet in social settings find out that I’m a psychologist, they often jokingly say something like, “Boy, I should really come to see you!” Or they might describe some aspect of their life and ask, “So doc, do you think I need a psychologist?” These tongue-in-cheek reactions

RichardNicastro September 7, 2017June 6, 2019 Emotional Wellness, Individual counseling, Starting Therapy Read more

What Should I Expect in the First Few Therapy Sessions?

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While each psychologist and therapist is unique and therefore approaches the therapy through a slightly different lens, there are certain commonalities that exist. Knowing what to expect when you first start therapy can make the process feel a little less daunting. What follows is a brief outline of what you

RichardNicastro November 6, 2016June 6, 2019 Individual counseling, Starting Therapy Read more

Do You Need Individual or Marriage Counseling?

Individual or marriage counseling?

The question of whether you might need individual or marriage/couples counseling isn’t always straightforward. Individual or couples counseling: Which treatment format is best for you? There is a dynamic interplay between you and your marriage — you are both impacting and being impacted by your relationship. And because of this

RichardNicastro October 27, 2016June 6, 2019 Individual counseling, Starting Therapy Read more

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