Starting Therapy
All your questions, answered.
Nothing's Wrong — So Why Can't I Get Anything Done?
With unfinished tasks (literally) piling up around the house, I finally had to admit something was off.
What is Therapy Like in 2026? You'd Be Surprised
Why Asian Americans Struggle to Start Therapy — and How to Move Forward
Medicare for Therapy and Mental Health: What's Covered in 2026
Working Through Grief with Art Therapy
Therapy for Sexual Assault Recovery
How to Find a Christian Therapist
Divorce Lawyer? Check. Now Get Yourself a Great Therapist
How to Tell If a Therapist is (Really) Neurodiversity-Affirming
Mental Health 101
Conditions and modalities, explained.
Polyvagal Ladder: Understanding Your Nervous System States
When you're feeling spun up or shut down, this framework can help bring you back to a calm, connected state.
What is Your 'Window of Tolerance' — and How Do You Expand It?
Catastrophic Thinking: Why the Worst Thought is Your First Thought
What Autism Can Look Like in Adults
ADHD in Women: Why It’s Hard to Detect—and What to Do if You Think You Have It
How Do I Know if I Have Disordered Eating or an Eating Disorder?
What Does Long-Term Recovery from an Eating Disorder Look Like?
Building Stability with Bipolar Disorder
DBT Skills Explained & Why Therapists Recommend Them
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Voices & Advice
Real stories. Smart solutions.
Why Do I Get Overwhelmed So Easily — Even by Small Things?
Before you criticize yourself for being "such a mess," consider what's happening beneath the surface.
The Chronic Pain Treatment You Haven’t Tried Yet
You're Over 65. Should You Bother Trying a Much Younger Therapist?
“Hey Gen X Caregiver, Are You OK?” A Q&A with Gray Monster’s Kim Elliott
Caring for a Sick Spouse? How to Cope with Conflicted Emotions
Am I Gay Enough for Gay Couples Therapy? by Haley Jakobson
How to Feel Seen After 60
Coming Out Later in Life: How to Prepare Practically & Emotionally
The Untapped Power of Empathy in Relationships
In Session
Make the most of every minute.
What You Might Be Thinking After Your First Session
Therapy can be transformational, but the "real work" seldom starts on day one.
How to Tell Your Therapist Something Embarrassing
What Crying in Session Can Reveal About You and Your Therapist
Is It Time to Change Therapists? Here’s How to Tell
10 People Explain How the Right Therapist Changed Everything
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Alma's Next Chapter: Building a Better Future for Mental Health
A letter from our founder and CEO about joining forces with Spring Health
Providers at the ACA Conference Share Their Private Practice Goals
Alma Supports NASW Ohio’s Advocacy Day
Town Hall Recap: How Alma is Helping Clinicians Navigate Change
Therapy Doesn’t Always Work. (Here’s Why.)
Conversation: Finding a Therapist Who Gets You
Alma vs. TherapyNotes
Alma vs. SimplePractice
Introducing Alma Integrity Standards
Featured Provider Resources
Clinical support & delivery
Data Insights: Why Some Clients Cut Therapy Short & Others Stay Longer
Alma membership & resources
The 5 Healthcare Trends Therapists Need to Know in 2026
Alma membership & resources
How Alma Supports Kylena France’s Practice Through Constant Change
Clinician Perspectives
Advice and stories for and by providers.
2026 Tax Preparation Checklist for Therapists
12 Black Women Therapists Who Made History
Why Mentorship Matters
7 Mistakes Therapists Make When Choosing CEUs — And How to Avoid Them
How to Find the Right Therapy Clients For Your Practice
Why Black Mothers Need Culturally Humble Care
Emotional Exhaustion & Stress Amongst Clinicians: A Recipe for Burnout
Therapist Reviews: Alma vs. Headway vs. SimplePractice
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