Navigating Parenting Styles: The Benefits of Authoritative Parenting
June 12, 2023
Reading Time: < 1 minute In this insightful article, readers are introduced to the transformative power of authoritative parenting. The article highlights the expertise of Dr. Emily Eckstein, PsyD, LMFT, Vice President of Clinical Operations at Lightfully Behavioral Health, who shares valuable insights throughout. […]
Read MoreIs It Anxiety or ADHD? How to Tell the Difference
September 9, 2022
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you feel like you can’t focus? That might be ADHD. Are you feeling constantly on edge? It could be anxiety. It’s hard to know the difference between ADHD and anxiety, especially if you’re not familiar with either condition. But […]
Read MoreHow to Calm Down From Anxiety
September 9, 2022
Reading Time: 4 minutes Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems in the United States, affecting millions of people every day. According to NIMH, 31% of Americans will suffer from anxiety in their lives. If you’re one of those people, anxiety […]
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How to Tell if You’re a Victim of Gaslighting
July 29, 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 […]
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Missing The Body You Used To Have? You May Be Experiencing ‘Body Grief’
July 26, 2022
Reading Time: 2 minutes 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 […]
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The Best Online Therapy for Anxiety in 2022
June 21, 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute 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 […]
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder?
June 17, 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute 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 […]
Read MoreWhat To Expect at Your First Therapy Appointment
June 16, 2022
Reading Time: 4 minutes 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 […]
Read MoreTypes of Therapy: Choosing the Right One for You
June 13, 2022
Reading Time: < 1 minute 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, dialectical behavioral […]
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