Hundreds of thousands of people use our platform to send messages they only want their therapist to see. It’s our job to protect that information. Keep reading to learn how we protect your messages from hackers and other security threats. It will give you peace of mind so you can communicate with your therapist without worrying about other people accessing your data. The Power of Encryption and Anomaly Detection To ensure your data is only readable for you and one of our therapists, our systems use encryption....

Why are you working in therapy/mental health? I’m curious about what drives us, what helps us feel empowered and what takes our power away. I work in mental health because I find being with people in those quiet, honest moments is the most humbling and valuable experience, and I’m lucky enough to do it every day with the most fascinating people. What made you start working at Talkspace? I was interested in how the app worked....

Many therapists give advice, but there isn’t a single correct answer to the question of whether they should. Giving advice in the context of therapy — something that sounds benign — is actually a controversial and divisive issue. Advice can mean telling a client what to do, something many therapists believe is unethical and counterproductive, or at least risky. Part of this controversy stems from varying definitions of advice in the context of therapy....

Why are you working in therapy/mental health? I had wanted to be in the health field since I was young, starting with wanting to be a doctor. I became fascinated with psychology and human behavior from my first year of college, and decided to change tracks from biology/pre-med to psychology and never looked back. I’ve felt that being a helper/healer in some capacity was what I should be doing with myself and my career....

Why are you working in therapy/mental health? What made you start working at Talkspace? Mental health care, therapy, whatever you want to call it, needs to be afforded to everyone. Today we have so many advances in technology and social media. To have an online platform that provides outstanding connectivity to our clients and follows legal and ethical standards is amazing. The future of therapy has arrived. What has made you feel the most pride in your work?...

Why are you working in therapy/mental health? I was drawn to therapy as listening and being patient and empathetic are natural strengths for me. I was drawn to psychology as well. I enjoy talking with people and learning about people. Therapy is a place where I can utilize these strengths and combine my analytical side with my creative side. I can give to others in this capacity. Helping others is one of my most important values....

Bisexual people are underrepresented and discriminated against, even within the LGBT community. Because of biphobia and other mental health problems bisexual men and women deal with, they aremore likelyto develop a mental illness andless likelyto come out thangay menandlesbian women. They also have thehighest ratesof abuse in intimate relationships. If you identify as bisexual or are considering identifying as bisexual, this article will help you navigate potential mental health issues and better understand current ones....

Why are you working in therapy/mental health? I wanted to become a therapist because I love people. I love learning about people, I love talking to people and I love helping people. Why did you want to work with Talkspace? I wanted to work with Talkspace for a few reasons. I have been keeping an eye on the company since I first heard about it a few years ago. When I realizedDr....

Internalized Homophobia When gay men spend years exposed to homophobic rhetoric, stereotypes and myths, there are a portion of them who internalize this negativity and — consciously or subconsciously — believe it is true. This is called internalized homophobia. The average score for participants was closer to “agree strongly” for most of the statements. This result points to other mental health issues this article will cover. Internalized homophobia exacerbates general stress and stress during the coming out process, according to astudyfrom the Department of Counseling and Mental Health Professions at Hofstra University....

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Why are you working in therapy/mental health? I have always been drawn to helping others. I was the friend who was always there to listen and provide support. My father worked in community mental health and we joke that I decided to go into the “family business” of helping others. I find great joy in being able to help others find new ways of looking at life. What made you start working at Talkspace?...

I once worked with a young woman who was dealing with the recent death of a parent and having a difficult time grieving. She had also been terminated from her job. But perhaps the biggest challenge was coming to terms with her emerging sexuality as a lesbian. She had known of her same-sex attraction for many years. The inevitability of dating had begun to weigh on her conscience. She was paralyzed and didn’t know what to do....

Why are you working in therapy/mental health? When I was in undergrad I had a great professor who had the wonderful ability to promote motivation, hope and inspiration in me. I eventually realized I wanted to do for others what she had done for me. So in my work I’m always seeking to nurture hope and spark inspiration. That professor was a LCSW psychotherapist — so I wanted to be one, too....

Larger breasts and mood swings are only a few of the changes you’ll go through during pregnancy. Future mothers should also acknowledge that the relationship with their partners will alter. The last thing you need during those nine months is extra relationship stress. Read this article so you and your partner can prepare for these changes and make the pregnancy as wonderful as possible. Love and Pregnancy Are a Tricky Combination Women go through a lot during pregnancy....

Why are you working in therapy/mental health? So many reasons. It began when I was a kid and loved the original “The Bob Newhart Show.” Newhart played a psychologist who lived in Chicago, and I wanted to be him. I loved the idea of sitting down, talking to people and finding out more about them. It recently dawned on me — 40 years later — that I’ve made my dream come true!...