Therapy & Mental Health Blog - Dr. Stephen Oreski & Associates

What Is Virtual Couples Therapy
Couples/Marriage, General, Relationships, Telehealth

What Is Virtual Couples Therapy? Complete Guide

Virtual couples therapy explained: learn what it is, how sessions work, benefits vs. in-person, costs, accessibility, privacy, and finding the right therapist.

General, Mental Health, Students, Teen Therapy

What Is Teen Therapy? Complete Guide for Parents

Teen therapy: comprehensive guide on types, how sessions work, benefits, challenges, and costs. Learn what to expect and how it supports adolescent mental health.

Conflict Resolution Archives, Couples/Marriage, General

How to Start Couples Therapy for a Stronger Relationship

Learn how to start couples therapy step by step and discover practical actions to strengthen your relationship with expert guidance for lasting positive change.

Trauma / PTSD

The Hidden Toll of Vicarious Trauma on Caregivers and First Responders

Vicarious trauma, also called secondary trauma, is a type of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that occurs when people absorb the emotional weight of others’ distress. First responders, therapists, healthcare workers,…
Couples/Marriage, General, Relationships, Separation/Divorce

What Is Marriage Counseling? Complete Guide Explained

What is marriage counseling? This comprehensive guide covers its core definition, common types, how sessions work, benefits, costs, and alternatives.

Person sitting on the floor with knees drawn up, hugging arms around legs, expressing feelings of sadness or distress, related to themes of depression and mental health support.
General, Grief

Understanding Grief Therapy: Healing Through Loss

Understanding Grief Therapy: Healing Through Loss Grief is a universal experience, yet deeply personal. It touches everyone at some point in life. Grief therapy offers a path to healing. It…
General, Teen Therapy

Role of Therapist in Adolescence: Complete Guide

Comprehensive guide to the role of therapists in adolescence, therapy types, key responsibilities, challenges, and benefits for teens and families.

A teenager interacting with her therpiast during a teen therapy session. The office is warm and inviting.
Teen Therapy

Therapy for Teens: Everything You Need to Know

Comprehensive guide to therapy for teens, types of therapy, what sessions involve, benefits, choosing the right therapist, and key concerns for families.

Codependency, General, Relationships, Toxic Relationship

What Is Codependency? Complete Expert Breakdown

What is codependency? This comprehensive guide covers symptoms, types, causes, effects on relationships, and how to seek help for codependency.

Person sitting on the floor with knees drawn up, hugging arms around legs, expressing feelings of sadness or distress, related to themes of depression and mental health support.
Depression, Loneliness

Recognizing the Signs of Depression and When to Seek Help

Depression is more than occasional sadness. This condition can affect every area of life, from relationships to work and your daily routine. Recognizing the signs early is key to getting…
Mental Health, OCD, Therapy

Managing OCD in Daily Life: Practical Strategies to Reduce Compulsions

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that feel impossible to control. While medication and therapy are the most effective forms of treatment, you may not have access…
Anxiety Archives

Coping With Panic Attacks: Grounding Techniques That Really Work

Panic attacks often strike without warning, sending someone with an anxiety disorder spiraling into a negative place. Symptoms include a racing heart, dizziness, shortness of breath, or a sense of…