48 articles on therapy, mental health, and finding the right support.
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June 9, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Anxiety & DepressionPerfectionism isn't about high standards — it's an anxiety loop. The higher your standard, the more anxious you become about meeting it, the harder it is to do the simplest thing. Learn what's actually happening clinically and what can change it.
June 8, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Couples & RelationshipsAttachment theory explains why we behave the way we do in close relationships. Learn the four attachment styles — secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized — and how therapy can help you build more secure connections.
June 9, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
How Therapy WorksCBT and DBT are both effective therapies — but they work differently and suit different needs. Learn the key differences, when each is used, and which might be right for you.
June 8, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
How Therapy WorksYou're functioning. You're not in crisis. But something feels off. Here are 7 concrete signs it's time to try therapy — and why waiting until things get worse is one of the most costly mistakes people make.
June 8, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Anxiety & DepressionAthletes face unique mental health pressures — performance anxiety, disordered eating two to three times higher than the general population, injury grief, and burnout. Here's how therapy helps, and why telehealth fits the way athletes actually live.
June 8, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Anxiety & DepressionYou've hit the goals. The job title, the income, the house — and yet something feels off. High-functioning anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and relationship strain are common among high achievers. Here's what's actually going on and how therapy helps.
June 7, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
How Therapy WorksWatching someone you love struggle and not knowing how to raise it? Here's how to have that conversation without it sounding like a verdict — or damaging the relationship.
June 7, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
How Therapy WorksWondering how long therapy actually takes? Realistic session ranges for anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, and couples — plus why frequency matters as much as count.
June 7, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
How Therapy WorksYou tried therapy and it didn't help. Before writing it off, here's what actually went wrong — and what to do differently when you're ready to try again.
June 7, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
How Therapy WorksA step-by-step guide to finding the right therapist — not just any therapist. Learn how to match on specialty, understand treatment modalities, use directories effectively, and ask the right questions.
June 6, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
How Therapy WorksYou want help — but the unknown stops you. Here's exactly what happens in a first therapy session, from scheduling to what comes after, so booking feels like a logical next step instead of a leap into the dark.
June 6, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
How Therapy WorksMost health insurance covers therapy — but "covered" is complicated. Here's what mental health insurance actually includes, the hidden friction most plan summaries don't mention, and when cash pay is genuinely the stronger option.
June 5, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
How Therapy WorksWhat is a superbill and how does out-of-network therapy reimbursement work? A step-by-step guide to submitting your superbill and recovering therapy costs from insurance — including what's included on Austin Young Therapy superbills and when this path makes sense.
June 5, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
How Therapy WorksReal numbers on therapy costs without insurance — national averages, what drives the price, why some people pay out of pocket even with insurance, and exactly what therapy costs at this practice. No vague ranges.
June 5, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Eating DisordersCBT-E (Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is the gold-standard eating disorder treatment developed at Oxford. Here's what it is, how it works, what it treats, and what to look for in a certified therapist.
May 26, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Couples & RelationshipsYou love your partner. That part isn't the problem. Relationship anxiety can make you feel afraid of the very relationship you love most. Learn the signs, where it comes from, and how therapy — individual or couples — can help you feel safe in love.
May 26, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Anxiety & DepressionIf you've ever had an intrusive thought and immediately felt horrified by it — that's not who you are. That's OCD. Learn what OCD actually looks like beyond the stereotypes, how ERP and CBT treat it, and what to expect from telehealth OCD therapy.
May 26, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
How Therapy WorksYou've lost someone, and the world keeps moving like nothing happened. Grief is not a problem to be fixed — it's a natural response to love. Here's what grief therapy actually looks like, when to seek help, and how EMDR and CBT help with traumatic and complicated grief.
May 25, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Anxiety & DepressionYou've probably told yourself a hundred times: I should just be able to snap out of this. Depression isn't something you think your way out of. It's a treatable condition that responds remarkably well to therapy. Here's when it's time to get help, what actually works, and what to expect.
May 25, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Trauma & PTSDBPD is one of the most stigmatized mental health diagnoses — and one of the most treatable. Learn what borderline personality disorder therapy actually looks like, what approaches work, and what to expect in BPD treatment.
May 25, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Trauma & PTSDPTSD is one of the most treatable mental health conditions. Learn what PTSD actually looks like, which therapies have the strongest evidence (EMDR, CPT, PE), and what to expect in treatment.
May 25, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Trauma & PTSDA compassionate guide to therapy for self-harm. Learn about evidence-based treatments like DBT, EMDR, and CBT, what to expect in therapy, and how to start the conversation with a therapist.
May 24, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Anxiety & Depression"I've always been an anxious person — that's just how I am." Anxiety that disrupts your sleep, relationships, and daily life isn't a personality trait. It's treatable. Here's what the signs look like, which approaches actually work, and what to expect in sessions.
May 23, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Couples & RelationshipsWondering if online couples therapy actually works? Learn what to expect from telehealth couples counseling — what the research says, what sessions look like from intake to consolidation, and how to find a therapist with the right training.
May 23, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Trauma & PTSDCan trauma therapy really work over video? Here's what telehealth trauma treatment actually looks like — the modalities used, what sessions feel like from start to finish, who it works best for, and how to find the right therapist.
May 21, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
How Therapy WorksFinding a therapist can feel overwhelming — tabs open, forms to fill, and no idea if the person is actually qualified for your specific situation. Here's a clear, step-by-step guide to finding the right therapist.
May 21, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Anxiety & DepressionCBT is one of the most researched treatments for anxiety. Here's what it actually looks like in practice — and how to know if it's right for you.
May 21, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Couples & RelationshipsMost couples wait years before reaching out for help. The Gottman Method — built on four decades of research — gives couples concrete tools to break conflict cycles, rebuild connection, and create lasting change.
May 21, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Trauma & PTSDThere's a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from carrying something you can't quite put into words. EMDR therapy works by helping your brain finish what it couldn't finish at the time — and the research behind it is extensive.
May 20, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Eating DisordersCan you really treat an eating disorder over video? Yes — here's how CBT-E works via telehealth and what to look for in a provider.
May 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
TelehealthCurious about online therapy? Learn how telehealth therapy works, what it costs, and whether it's as effective as in-person sessions. A comprehensive guide to getting started.
May 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
How Therapy Works"Do you take insurance?" is usually the first question — and when the answer is no, here's the honest follow-up conversation. What cash pay therapy actually costs, how superbills work, when private pay makes clinical sense, and why many specialists don't accept insurance in the first place.
May 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
TelehealthIs telehealth therapy as good as in-person? It's a fair question — and the research is clearer than most people expect. Here's what the evidence says, where telehealth genuinely has an edge, and when in-person might still be the better call.
May 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Eating DisordersYou want to help. You're afraid of saying the wrong thing. Here's what actually works — what not to say, how to bring up therapy without a battle, and when to escalate — written for the people who love someone with an eating disorder.
May 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Trauma & PTSDYou might not think of what you're carrying as trauma. A lot of people don't. But the nervous system doesn't sort experiences the way we expect — and trauma is one of the most treatable things I work with. Here's what trauma therapy actually is and how to find a therapist who knows what they're doing.
May 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Couples & RelationshipsOne partner wants to come in together; the other isn't sure this is a 'them' problem. The answer isn't always obvious. A honest breakdown of when individual therapy makes sense, when couples therapy is the right move, and when the answer is both.
May 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Eating DisordersNot all therapists who list eating disorders as a specialty are actually trained to treat them. Here's what to look for — including why CBT-E certification matters, red flags to avoid, and questions to ask before committing.
May 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Anxiety & DepressionYou function. From the outside, you look fine. But inside, something always feels slightly wrong. Here's what therapy for anxiety and depression actually does — and how to know when it's time.
May 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
How Therapy WorksStarting therapy feels enormous from the inside — even when it sounds simple from the outside. Here's what actually happens in a first session, why it's not the deep end, and what I'm listening for.
May 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Couples & RelationshipsIf couples therapy has felt like paid arguing, it might be a method problem. The Gottman Method is built on four decades of research on what actually makes relationships work — and it's a different experience.
May 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Eating DisordersA plain-language guide to CBT-E — the gold-standard evidence-based treatment for eating disorders — and how to know if it might be the right fit for you.
June 2, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Eating DisordersA clinician's guide to eating disorder red flags — behavioral and physical warning signs, when to refer immediately, and how to raise it with your patient without triggering defensiveness.
June 2, 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Eating DisordersA practical guide for RDs, PCPs, and counselors on finding evidence-based eating disorder specialists — what CBT-E certification actually means, what to screen for, red flags to avoid, and how to make the referral stick.
May 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Eating DisordersA clinical guide for therapists, PCPs, and RDs on when and how to refer a client to an eating disorder specialist — including warning signs that generalist therapy has hit its ceiling, levels of care, CBT-E explained, and language for making a warm referral.
May 2026 · Austin Young, LCSW
Couples & RelationshipsLearn how EFT for couples helps break negative cycles, rebuild emotional connection, and create lasting change — grounded in attachment theory and decades of research.
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