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Your Mental Health, Your Journey—We’re Here to Help 💜
At Purple Space, we believe that finding the right support should be simple and stress-free. Our mission is to make mental health resources more accessible, ensuring you have the guidance you need at every step.
Looking for a therapist? Visit our Get Help page, where you’ll find a curated list of vetted mental health specialists who can support you on your journey toward healing.
Types of Mental Health Professionals
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PSYCHOLOGIST
Psychiatry is a discipline of medicine concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diverse mental diseases that impact emotion, cognition, and behavior. A psychologist typically has a doctorate, such as a Ph.D. Most states prohibit psychologists from prescribing drugs.
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PSYCHIATRIST
Psychiatrists are primarily responsible for diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral illnesses. They employ psychiatric medication, physical examinations, and laboratory studies. A psychiatrist is a doctor who has earned either a doctor of medicine (MD) or a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO).
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PSYCHOANALYST
A psychoanalyst applies Sigmund Freud's theory and practice by assisting people in exploring their repressed or unconscious desires, anxieties, and internal conflicts.
This is done through techniques like:
● free association
● dream interpretation
● analysis of resistance and transference
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PSYCHOTHERAPIST
The term "psychotherapist" refers to a wide range of mental health practitioners. Psychologists and therapists are examples of this. All of these providers offer psychotherapy. A sort of "talking treatment" is psychotherapy. It's intended to boost your mental health and overall well-being.
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SOCIAL WORKER
Psychiatric social workers are dedicated to assisting people in coping with and resolving problems in their lives. Personal troubles and disabilities are examples of such issues. Social workers can be public employees or work in other settings such as hospitals, universities, and licensed therapists.
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FAMILY AND MARRIAGE COUNSELOR
A family and marital counselor specialize in common issues that can arise in families and married couples, such as disagreements. The duration of the therapy is usually brief. The sessions are often focused on resolving specific concerns quickly.
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ADDICTION COUNSELOR
Addiction counselors help those who are addicted. While this typically refers to substance abuse or gambling issues, it can also refer to less prevalent addictions such as sexual addictions or hoarding. Addiction counseling is frequently provided in a group setting. It can also be done in privacy or with loved ones who have been affected by the addiction.
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MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Counseling is a branch of applied psychology that focuses on assisting people in resolving emotional, behavioral, or social issues that arise in various life situations. This could include challenges at work, school, or college, as well as family conflict.
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ART THERAPIST
Art therapists specialize in a specific sort of therapy. This method entails employing creativity in forms like painting, sculpting, and writing to investigate and treat depression, medical conditions, traumatic events in the past, and addiction.
Counselling emphasizes the relevance of current events over past occurrences. It aids in the development of creativity, self-expression, and assertiveness for one's own demands. Its goal is to improve conscious, rational thinking while focusing on positive responses to life experiences. Counselors can specialize in fields like:
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job stress
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addiction
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marriages
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families
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general stress
Common Questions about Therapy and Therapists
1. Can I get a demo session?
Yes, you can get a free demo session with a therapist. Therapy can be expensive, there's no doubt in that. Under these circumstances, it's natural for us to be hesitant to invest so much money without knowing if the professional is the right fit for us. Lucky for us, a lot of professionals offer pro-bono sessions! You can ask them for these pro bono sessions as a 'demo' of sorts to see if they're the right fit for you. Although, be sure not to be quick in your judgement about the therapist. Trust us, it takes a lot more than just one session to relieve yourself of any mental and emotional troubles you're facing!
2. Can I change therapists midway?
It’s a yes!, Yes you can change therapists midway and find and explore the one with whom you resonate the most. Therapy offers a safe space for you to express your emotions and bring about change, whether you're coping with a specific diagnosis, mourning a loss, or just managing life's daily challenges. Therapy is a subjective story. It's crucial that you connect with and feel at ease with your therapist during your sessions. No bond is constant. There is no exception to the interaction with your therapist. Therapy is an inherently exposed and vulnerable procedure that frequently raises difficult emotions. However, it can be a clue to seek elsewhere if you constantly feel uneasy, unheard, and unnoticed throughout sessions and you feel like you aren't making any progress during sessions with your therapists.
3. Do therapists just provide me with solutions to my problems?
When people begin therapy sessions, they frequently anticipate their therapists to offer concrete solutions or "fast fixes" to their issues. In other words, they want solutions that are clear-cut and tangible for any problems they may be experiencing. But a therapist doesn't do that. The purpose of therapy is to help patients gain a better understanding of what drives or influences their actions or thoughts. They enable you to discover who you are and let you unpack any emotional baggage you may be carrying. You gain a greater understanding through therapy. While you navigate your boat of self-discovery, a therapist is there to support you. The benefits of talk therapy include overcoming negative thoughts, gaining control over your emotions and guiding you in developing your own solutions.
4. How do I discuss finances with my therapist?
For a variety of reasons, the majority of us are reluctant participants in conversations about money. When it comes to therapy, talking about the financial component of it might seem difficult, which makes many want to avoid the subject. But failing to make your wants and expectations clear to your therapist in the first session can cause you further stress. Because of this, it's crucial to be open and honest about your financial condition and needs from the start if you want the therapist to be completely forthright with you. For those who cannot afford the fees, many psychologists and counsellors offer sliding scales based on the client's circumstances. Also, many psychologists have different criteria for sliding scales, such as, they offer sliding scales based on your caste, religion and even if you are a student. Simply inquire with them to find out if they provide the same. View more information regarding Therapy and Finances.
5. Can I ask my therapist out for lunch?
No, you cannot ask out your therapist on a date or out on a lunch or to visit Disneyland with you. Simply put, they're NOT your best friend. Therapy is a very professional setting. Even though you're at your most vulnerable when in therapy, it is not a cue to fall in love with your therapist. They are simply performing their job and as a client, YOU MUST RESPECT THEIR BOUNDARIES and the ethics of therapy.