Psychotherapy Services Archives - Rostyslav Shemechko

Forced Positivity

The problem with positive thinking isn’t thinking positively – it’s when optimism glosses over real pain. In therapy and in […]

Try a different approach to planning. Let yourself decide what really matters. In therapy, we often talk about values-based planning

Focus on three simple habits. First, aim for regular sleep by keeping consistent bed and wake times to support steadier

Myth: You have to be loud and extroverted to benefit from therapy. Reality: Therapy supports all personalities, and you can

Why Trying to NOT Be Depressed Keeps You Depressed Here’s something that surprises many of my clients: The harder you

Feeling overwhelmed by the Christmas rush? You’re not alone. The weeks leading up to Christmas often bring packed schedules, financial

Try a different approach to planning. Let yourself decide what really matters. In therapy, we often talk about values-based planning

Do you believe that psychotherapists can “fix” you? In reality, therapists guide and equip you with tools; you’re the agent

One more psychotherapy myth tells that you must discuss every childhood trauma to benefit from therapy. Reality: Therapy can focus

Did you know? You don’t have to be “falling apart” to benefit from therapy. Many people come to therapy not

Have you heard about hypomania? It is a mood state that is elevated or irritable but milder than mania. People

Try starting your day with a brief planning ritual: jot down 3 achievable tasks, plus one “buffer” activity to protect