Posts by Lansing Counseling
Suicidal Ideation
Therapy for Suicidal Ideation – Everything You Need to Know Suicidal ideation is one of the most serious mental and emotional health issues a person can face. Thinking about or planning to end one’s life is never something that should be ignored or taken lightly. If you’re experiencing suicidal ideation or you know someone who…
Read MoreTherapy for LGBTQ+
Could You Benefit from Therapy for LGBTQ+ Issues? It’s perhaps an understatement to say that members of the LGBTQ+ community have a troubled history with therapy. Fortunately, the way that therapists understand and approach therapy for members of the LGBTQ+ community has progressed significantly since the early days of conversion therapy and other upsetting practices.…
Read MoreProlonged Grief Disorder
Prolonged Grief Disorder – Everything You Need to Know Prolonged grief disorder is a relatively new diagnosis that has been recently added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5). Few people are familiar with this condition. Even most professional counselors are still learning about prolonged grief disorder. However, we know…
Read MoreBipolar I Disorder Facts
The Facts About Bipolar I Disorder Bipolar I disorder impacts about 2.5% of the U.S. population, which means about 6 million people in the U.S. are living with bipolar I disorder. While many people who are diagnosed with this condition feel like they are alone, it can be encouraging to know that so many other…
Read MoreBipolar II Disorder – Dispelling Common Myths
Bipolar 2 Myths vs. Reality When it comes to bipolar disorder, many of our clients are surprised to hear that there is actually more than one form of this condition. While bipolar II disorder is similar to bipolar I disorder, there are many differences that make diagnosing, treating, and living with bipolar II disorder very…
Read MoreCoping with Divorce
Support Through Divorce Divorce can be extremely difficult. It’s emotionally exhausting. It’s financially stressful, and so much more. The process of divorce can take a toll on the people involved, but therapy can be a beneficial resource during this tough time. Whether you want to visit a therapist individually or you and your divorcing partner…
Read MoreCodependency
Codependency 101 – Everything You Should Know One of the great things about relationships is having someone you can depend on for the big things and the everyday moments. Unfortunately, some relationships turn from being two people who know they can depend on each other to two people who only depend on each other or…
Read MorePersistent Depressive Disorder Facts VS Myths
When it comes to discussing the different forms of depression, it can be a little confusing to understand exactly what each type is and how it’s addressed in therapy. In this blog, we’ll tackle some of the common myths associated with persistent depressive disorder, which is also simply referred to as PDD or dysthymia. You…
Read MoreDo I Have Major Depressive Disorder?
Major depressive disorder is a complex mood disorder that impacts many people. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 7% of U.S. adults suffer from this condition. Because major depressive disorder is so common, clinicians have developed effective ways of addressing this condition. If you’re concerned that you may be suffering from major…
Read MoreTop 5 Questions About Adjustment Disorders
Transitions can be difficult for anyone, but if you struggle with significant stress that impacts your daily life before, during, and/or after a life change, you may be dealing with adjustment disorder. The good news is that therapy can help manage the impact of adjustment disorders, so you can start feeling more confident as you…
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