Founder/Program Director at Innerspace Counseling, LLC., Ajita Shah, MA, LPC, NCC, was recently interviewed by Betsy Wurzel and discussed the need for mental health treatment, stigma, and the differences in the levels of mental health treatment available. You can listen to the interview here: Click Here…Read More
A new Teen Partial Care Program helps teens find balance through care and empowerment. September brought in a new school year filled with uncertainty. Few schools in NJ are fully open, many are a hybrid of in-person & virtual learning, while others have fully virtual learning plans in place. While no one can answer the question of when it will all go back to normal, it was important for …Read More
Anxiety is a common mental disorder that affects approximately 18.1% of the population every year, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Unfortunately, only 37% of those who struggle with anxiety receive treatment. Of the remaining 63%, some people may not have the means to seek the treatment they need, and others may not even realize that what they are feeling is an anxi…Read More
Teletherapy is a unique service that allows therapists and counselors to provide counseling services via a HIPPA-compliant video conference. This type of therapy is very similar to in-person therapy, but instead of sitting in the same room as your counselor, you’re interacting with them through a screen. This is extremely beneficial for situations such as the isolating requirements of COVID-19, …Read More
It’s important to give your mental health the proper care it needs, whether that means exercising regularly to help cope with stress or making sure you’re getting enough sleep at night. That being said, there are certain situations where your mental health can become too difficult to manage on your own, and it may be beneficial to seek out counseling. In today's post, we will discuss a few sig…Read More
Talking to others about mental health isn’t always the easiest conversation to start. In an ideal world, everyone would be well educated on mental wellness. However, if you disclose to your friends and family that you are struggling with your mental health, they may not understand, or they may want to help but aren’t quite sure how. In today’s post, we will provide you with a few tips on how…Read More
When most people picture therapy, they are most likely picturing individual counseling. However, there are many different types of therapy, and you may find that some are more beneficial to your healing process than others. In today’s post, we will discuss some of the benefits of group therapy to help you determine if it’s right for you. At Innerspace Counseling in Old Bridge, we offer a uniqu…Read More
Mindfulness is a word you may have heard used if you have looked into therapy in the past or participate in activities that utilize meditation, such as yoga. You may have also just heard the word in passing, and you’re not quite sure what it means. Mindfulness is the practice of staying present in the current moment, and it can greatly improve your mental health. In today’s post, we will discu…Read More
Those who have sought individual counseling in the past may have quickly realized that there are a variety of different therapy treatments, and it’s important to find the type that works best for you. For example, one of the most common types of therapy is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but some of the other most popular types include Psychoanalytic Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Existential T…Read More
