If you’ve ever typed “Do I need counseling or therapy?” into Google, you’re not alone. These words are often used interchangeably, which makes it hard to know what kind of support you’re really looking for. While there’s a lot of overlap between counseling and therapy, there are a few key differences that can help you make a more informed decision.

In this post, we’ll break down the difference between counseling and therapy—what each typically involves, when you might choose one over the other, and why the terminology isn’t always the most important part. Whether you’re exploring mental health care for the first time or just trying to figure out your next step, understanding these distinctions can help you feel more confident reaching out for support.

Most people equate intimacy with physical closeness—but it’s so much more than that. In our work as therapists, we often hear clients say they want to feel closer to their partner but aren’t sure what’s missing. The truth is, intimacy comes in many forms, and understanding each one can shift the way we connect, communicate, and feel seen in our relationships. Whether you’re in a long-term partnership, dating, or working through relationship anxiety, this post will help you explore the different types of intimacy and how therapy can support deeper, more meaningful connection.

Explore how LGBTQ+ affirming therapy helps during Pride Month—even if you’re not out. Find safety, support, and space to be your full self.

If love feels more like walking on eggshells than feeling secure, you’re not alone. Relationship anxiety can show up as overthinking, fear of abandonment, or losing yourself in your partner’s emotions. In this post, we explore where that anxiety really comes from—your early relationships, emotional patterns, and the habits you learned growing up—and how therapy can help you feel more grounded and confident in love.

Online and current dating is confusing, emotional, and full of gray areas. This post explores why dating today feels so overwhelming—and how therapy can help you feel more grounded and clear.

Anxious? Avoidant? Here’s what that really means in relationships.

Have you ever felt like you care way too much in a relationship while the other person seems to care way less? Maybe you’re the one sending long texts, overthinking every interaction, or wondering where you stand.

Or maybe it’s the opposite, like you start to feel smothered the moment things feel too close or too real. You want connection, but to a point.

You aren’t crazy, and you’re definitely not alone. These patterns are more common than you think. And they often have roots in what we call attachment patterns.

Let’s break this down…

You Don’t Have to Be in Crisis to Start Therapy

Therapy isn’t just for rock bottom—it’s for the stuck moments, the spirals, the “I just want something to feel different” phases of life. Whether you’re navigating big life decisions, feeling off but not sure why, or just tired of holding it all together for everyone else, therapy can help.

You don’t need to wait for a major breakdown to begin. Therapy is for the overthinkers, the emotionally exhausted, and anyone curious about why they feel the way they do. It’s a space to slow down, get honest, and make meaningful change—at your own pace.

Not sure when to start? If you’re asking that question, it might be time.