Choosing to seek professional help for your mental and emotional health can be a significant decision. You’ll want someone who can provide the care you need, but knowing where to turn can be overwhelming. Variables like insurance, communication style, patient reviews and specialty areas are potential factors in selecting your new therapist. You’ll also want…
Mindfulness has been gaining popularity as a mental health intervention for anxiety and depression in recent years. It is a technique that involves paying attention to the present moment, with a non-judgmental and accepting attitude. Mindfulness practices are rooted in ancient Buddhist teachings, but the concept has been adapted for use in modern-day clinical psychology.…
Psychoanalysis is a theoretical framework and therapeutic technique that has been used to treat mental disorders for over a century. Its founder, Sigmund Freud, developed a complex theoretical framework to explain the nature and function of the human psyche. The central principle of psychoanalysis is that unconscious psychological conflicts and repressed emotions can manifest as…
Psychology and psychiatry are closely associated and often used together in mental health treatment. Psychologists and psychiatrists can work together or apart to create treatment plans for individuals experiencing mental health conditions. However, the two mental health professions are different in several ways, even as they also overlap. The main difference between a psychologist and…
Different patients require various types of psychotherapy to meet their needs. The best therapist and approach for you will depend on your situation and symptoms. When you schedule a consultation with us at Principium Psychiatry, we will work with you to determine which therapy model best fits your needs. One of the approaches we may…
There are thousands of reasons people seek therapy. Some need help managing mental health disorders like depression, while others seek advice about how to improve their relationships with others. Regardless of the reason, the goal is to heal mentally and emotionally — but to do that, you need to know which type of therapy will be…
Being in therapy is no longer something people talk about in hushed tones. Instead, the erosion of the stigma associated with mental health has made it a more frequent topic of discussion. And as it becomes discussed more and more openly, questions arise about how to receive the best treatment. One way to ensure you…