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getting-startedMar 28, 2026

Therapy vs. Coaching vs. Counseling: What You Actually Need

You've decided you need help. But should you see a therapist, a life coach, or a counselor? Here's the honest breakdown — no jargon, no sales pitch.

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getting-startedCounselorFit

What Actually Happens in a First Therapy Session

The first session isn't a diagnosis. It's a conversation. Here's what to expect, what to ask, and how to know if the therapist is right for you.

CECounselorFit EditorialMar 25, 2026
for-therapistsCounselorFit

Why Therapists Are Leaving Psychology Today — and Where They're Going

Profile views down 94%. Referrals dried up. Here's what the data says about the platform therapists have relied on for decades — and what's replacing it.

CECounselorFit EditorialMar 20, 2026
anxietyCounselorFit

How to Find a Therapist for Anxiety (Without the Overwhelm)

Searching for a therapist when you have anxiety is its own kind of irony. Here's a straightforward process that takes the guesswork out of it.

CECounselorFit EditorialMar 15, 2026
enterpriseCounselorFit

Your EAP Has a 3% Utilization Rate. Here's What That Costs You.

Most employers are paying for a mental health benefit nobody uses. The math is worse than you think — and the fix is simpler than you'd expect.

CECounselorFit EditorialMar 10, 2026
traumaCounselorFit

EMDR Therapy: What It Is, How It Works, and Who It's For

EMDR sounds strange until you understand the science. Here's a plain-language explanation of why moving your eyes can help your brain process trauma.

CECounselorFit EditorialMar 5, 2026
couplesCounselorFit

Does Couples Therapy Actually Work? What the Research Says.

The short answer is yes — but only under specific conditions. Here's what makes couples therapy succeed or fail, backed by 30 years of Gottman research.

CECounselorFit EditorialFeb 28, 2026
getting-startedCounselorFit

How to Find Affordable Therapy (Sliding Scale, Free, and Low-Cost Options)

Therapy doesn't have to cost $200 a session. Here's how to find sliding scale, community mental health, and low-cost options that don't sacrifice quality.

CECounselorFit EditorialFeb 20, 2026

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