Am I Depressed or Just Sad? How to Tell the Difference
You feel like there's no joy left in anything, and like the whole world is grey. All of the color and joy you used to feel is gone. Life has its ups and downs, but lately it's all been down. Adding to your persistent low mood might be the worry that what you're...
How to Tell if You’re a Victim of Gaslighting
Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that involves making someone doubt their own memories or perception of reality. This can be done by denying facts that the other person knows to be true, accusing them of being confused or sensitive, or insulting...
Missing The Body You Used To Have? You May Be Experiencing ‘Body Grief’
If you are missing the body you once had, you aren't alone. In a HuffPost article, Bri Campos of Body Image With Bri, defines body grief as "the distress caused by the perceived losses that come when you stop attempting to change your body size." Or, put another way,...
4 Core Processes of Human Suffering, Explained—and How We Address Them
Lightfully’s direct approach to treating maladaptive processes is fast becoming the new gold standard for patients. Traditional models of care are often impersonal and mechanical. For starters, the DSM system of classification of mental health disorders is...
Power of Virtual Care to Reach Marginalized Populations
By Norman Kim, Ph.D I am the consummate city mouse. Other than my time in college, I have lived exclusively in large cities. In fact, I have lived in the 3 most populous cities in the US (I grew up in #3 Chicago, spent most of my adult life in #2 Los Angeles, and now...
The Best Online Therapy for Anxiety in 2022
The Top Picks for Online Therapy for Anxiety Anxiety, by its own merit, isn't a bad thing. Smaller levels of anxiety can be a source of motivation for everyday tasks, according to Harvard Health Publishing. At Lightfully, however, we understand that not all anxiety...
What’s the Difference Between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder?
This article in the US News & World Report by Elaine K. Howley highlights the similarities and differences between ADHD and bipolar disorder. It provides an overview of the differences between bipolar disorder and ADHD, with a focus on the symptoms of each...
What To Expect at Your First Therapy Appointment
If you've never been to a therapist before, you might be curious about what to expect during your first session. Here's a brief overview of what you can expect, either in virtual therapy or in person. How to Choose a Therapist A therapist is a lot like any other...
Types of Therapy: Choosing the Right One for You
A recent article in U.S. News and World Report discusses how to choose the right therapy for you. The article goes into detail with the different types of mental health therapies, including psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapies, cognitive-behavioral therapy,...