Counseling and Therapy

Creating a Holding Space for Clients

The metaphor of “holding space” for a client or someone in need has become increasingly popular among mental health professionals. It’s not uncommon to hear therapists talk about the importance of “holding space” for their clients’ pain. What does it mean to hold space for a client? At a fundamental

Getting the Most Out of Therapy

If you are thinking about starting therapy, or if you are already working with a psychologist or counselor, you obviously want to get the most out of your counseling experience. Although there is a substantial body of research showing that psychotherapy is helpful for a wide range of emotional issues,

Protecting the Healing Space of Therapy

Richard Nicastro psychologist Georgetown Texas

All relationships place different demands on us. Each relationship invites us to play a particular role, a way of being that is co-created by both parties. Think, for a moment, of the different relationships you are in — i.e., spouse/partner, parent, sibling, friend, colleague, teammate — and note how each