The Couch: A Therapy & Mental Wellness Blog

Everyone has unique requirements and needs from their therapist – so how can you help your partner find his right one? Here’s a step-by-step guide.

A chronological poem from Monica Ashley Vargas, an ambassador at Project Fearless.

Musings on being fearless from Nika Zhara Lomazzo, a trans activist and member of the Project Fearless community.

Erin Phaneuf, a member of the Project Fearless community, answers questions about herself, including how she continually musters up the courage to come out as bisexual.

Dylan Griffin, a member of the Project Fearless community, shares his personal journey on coming out and overcoming mental health concerns.

How Bret Jacob, Mr. Gay Rhode Island 2019, learned to prioritize self-care and overcome generalized anxiety disorder with the help of his therapist.

Couples therapy can be an invaluable resource any relationship, including same-sex relationships. Here’s what to look for in a therapist for gay couples counseling.

If you know someone who has experienced some form of trauma, they may need your help. Here are seven ways to support a loved one who has experienced trauma.

Being aware of where trauma habitually originates in the LGBT+ community, how it tends to present, and the proven options for healing, are key starting points to getting you or your loved one the necessary support.

Here's how one life coach helps her ambitious clients break past their self-doubt to tap into empowerment.

If you have a friend who’s depressed, you may want to get in there and help them directly. But while you should remain supportive, it’s far more helpful in the long run to get them set up with professional support. Here’s how to do exactly that.

Often referred to as "stage fright," this performance anxiety is an intense stress many individuals experience before doing something for an audience. Here's how EMDR can help.