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Getting Started in Therapy
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Marriage & Couples
General Mental Health & Wellbeing
Getting Started in Therapy & Counseling
What you need to know when you're just getting started or are thinking about starting your healing Journey
What to Expect in Your First Session-July 2025
It can be scary to take that first step. Take a look and learn what the first session of therapy or counseling will look like.
It can be scary to take that first step. Take a look and learn what the first session of therapy or counseling will look like.
Finding the Right Therapist- March 2025
Finding a therapist can feel like navigating a maze, especially when you're seeking support.
Finding a therapist can feel like navigating a maze, especially when you're seeking support.
Couples Counseling in Johnson City -April 2025
Learn about marriage and couples counseling, and the signs your relationship could benefit.
Learn about marriage and couples counseling, and the signs your relationship could benefit.
Understanding Anxiety & How Therapy Can Help- June 2025
Wondering what may be driving your anxiety? Learn more about anxiety and how therapy could help.
Wondering what may be driving your anxiety? Learn more about anxiety and how therapy could help.
How Therapy Helps with Depression: Signs & Treatment Options- August 2025
Have you ever felt that life just feels heavy? Nothing brings joy or happiness? Learn more about depression and how therapy could help.
Have you ever felt that life just feels heavy? Nothing brings joy or happiness? Learn more about depression and how therapy could help.
Do I need a Therapist, a Psychologist, or a Psychiatrist?- June 2025
Not every mental health professional is the right type for you. Learn more about the different types of providers to find which is right for you.
Anxiety
Learn about the many ways Anxiety is impacting your life and ways you can start living your best life
Toxic Productivity: Breaking Free from the "Do More" Trap - August 2025
Sometimes, doing more doesn't mean doing better. Learn more about Toxic Productivity and how you may be sabotaging your own happiness.
Overcoming Social Anxiety- May 2025
Learn how social anxiety could be impacting you and 5 ways that you can begin overcoming it.
Learn how social anxiety could be impacting you and 5 ways that you can begin overcoming it.
Finding Your True North: Moving Beyond External Validation- May 2025
In a world obsessed with approval and achievement, your true self can get lost. Learn why external validation isn't all it's cracked up to be.
In a world obsessed with approval and achievement, your true self can get lost. Learn why external validation isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Quiet Your Inner Critic- April 2025
Do you hear that? It's your inner critic. Learn more about them and how to prevent them from stopping your growth.
Overcoming Perfectionism and Embracing Growth- April 2025
Perfectionism prevents growth and movement. Learn 5 strategies to overcome perfectionism.
Perfectionism prevents growth and movement. Learn 5 strategies to overcome perfectionism.
Are You a People Pleaser?- March 2025
Setting boundaries is crucial, yet many find it overwhelming. In a world that encourages accommodating others, we sometimes neglect our own needs.
Setting boundaries is crucial, yet many find it overwhelming. In a world that encourages accommodating others, we sometimes neglect our own needs.
Procrastination: Am I just lazy? Exploring Anxiety, Motivation, and Perfectionism- February 2025
Ever been told you're lazy? Procrastination isn't about willpower, discipline, or laziness. Learn more about what's behind it.
Ever been told you're lazy? Procrastination isn't about willpower, discipline, or laziness. Learn more about what's behind it.
Depression
Learn more about depression and ways that you can begin feeling yourself again
Life's great, why am I depressed? Exploring the hidden experiences of depression- March 2025
Why am I depressed when things are going well? Learn about the hidden nature of depression
Why am I depressed when things are going well? Learn about the hidden nature of depression
Beyond the Blueprint: When "shoulds" Lead to Shame and Depression- August 2025
Setting yourself up for failure and disappointment by "shoulding?" Learn more about the habit and ways to rework your thinking.
Setting yourself up for failure and disappointment by "shoulding?" Learn more about the habit and ways to rework your thinking.
Trauma
Learn about the many faces of Trauma, the ways it can impact you, and how to start healing
EMDR Therapy for Trauma: How It Works & Who It Helps- April 2025
Struggling with Anxiety, Trauma, or something else? EMDR therapy can help you process painful memories and regain control of your life. Feel lighter, more resilient, and ready for the future. Curious about how it works and if it would be the right choice for you. Learn more here.
Struggling with Anxiety, Trauma, or something else? EMDR therapy can help you process painful memories and regain control of your life. Feel lighter, more resilient, and ready for the future. Curious about how it works and if it would be the right choice for you. Learn more here.
Unraveling the Impact: How A Traumatic Experience Can Shape Your Body, Mind, and Relationships- March 2025
Trauma can impact not only your mind, but your body and your relationships too.
Trauma can impact not only your mind, but your body and your relationships too.
Marriage & Couples
Learn ways you can improve your relationship
Healing the Broken Heart: A Guide to Moving Past a Breakup- June 2025
Breakups are tough and sometimes its hard to know where to even start to be able to move on. Take a look at our blog and start your healing.
Breakups are tough and sometimes its hard to know where to even start to be able to move on. Take a look at our blog and start your healing.
Talking About Sex with Your Partner (Even When It's Hard)- June 2025
Learn about ways to improve your communication about sex with your partner.
Learn about ways to improve your communication about sex with your partner.
General Mental Health & Wellbeing
Learn more about mental health and how to improve your overall wellbeing
Building a Self-Care Toolkit for Mental Well-Being- July 2025
Mental wellness isn't something that should be reactive. Learn how to create your personalized self-care tool kit and be prepared to cope with the toughest times.
Mental wellness isn't something that should be reactive. Learn how to create your personalized self-care tool kit and be prepared to cope with the toughest times.
Navigating AI's Role in Mental Health and the Vital Role of Human Connection- July 2025
AI is an ever-increasing presence in our world. It's important to know both the positive and negative that can come from using AI for your mental health.
AI is an ever-increasing presence in our world. It's important to know both the positive and negative that can come from using AI for your mental health.
Why is Self-Compassion a Vital Trait- June 2025
Giving yourself a break and providing yourself room to make mistakes is vital for maintaining your mental health. Read more to learn the possible impacts of lacking self-compassion and tips to cultivate the trait in yourself.
Giving yourself a break and providing yourself room to make mistakes is vital for maintaining your mental health. Read more to learn the possible impacts of lacking self-compassion and tips to cultivate the trait in yourself.
Understanding & Overcoming Cognitive Distortions- May 2025
Learn about some of the "errors" your mind can make and how you can start to change your thinking.
Learn about some of the "errors" your mind can make and how you can start to change your thinking.
Unlocking Mental and Emotional Resilience- March 2025
Discover essential tips for building resilience to handle stress and overcome challenges. Enhance your mental and emotional resilience today!
Discover essential tips for building resilience to handle stress and overcome challenges. Enhance your mental and emotional resilience today!
Debunking the Myths of Mindfulness and Meditation- March 2025
Learn the truth behind the myths of mindfulness and meditation
Learn the truth behind the myths of mindfulness and meditation
Debunking the Myths of Mindfulness and Meditation- March 2025
Learn the truth behind the myths of mindfulness and meditation
Learn the truth behind the myths of mindfulness and meditation
Overcoming the Mental Health Stigma in Appalachia- January 2025
Learn about the stigma of mental health that plagues Appalachia and ways to break the cycle.
Learn about the stigma of mental health that plagues Appalachia and ways to break the cycle.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARD HEALING
Your mental health matters. Let Dimensions Counseling Center in Johnson City, TN help you regain balance and well-being with compassionate, expert care.