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GPS Guide to Personal Solutions prioritizes the importance of mental and physical wellness, recognizing how life experiences shape our daily lives. Our services are designed to focus on the mind-body connection, empowering clients to achieve wellness. In addition to our contracting with our talented therapists, we offer a blog that provides everyone with valuable insights and resources on mental and physical health. Our team has extensive experience working with diverse populations and creates a safe and supportive environment for all clients.

Health Insurance Vocabulary Words

Whether you're thinking about starting therapy or are already in therapy, understanding your health insurance is vital to making sure that your mental health care is accessible to you. Your provider might provide you with their understanding of your benefits, but it's important to always double-check your plan to make sure that you're on the same page. Here are some common terms used in health insurance plans and what they might mean for your therapy sessions: Claim: This is

For Providers

Reyna Choi, MSW

Jun 242 min read

在很多亚洲文化中，心理咨询（心理治疗）常常被误解为“只有问题很严重的人才需要”。但事实上，它更像是一种心理健康管理方式——类似体检，而不是等到生病才去医院。

你可能比自己以为的更需要心理咨询

很多人都会这样想：“我没有精神病，我不需要心理咨询。” 但你有没有想过——这个念头本身，可能就是一个需要关注的信号。在很多亚洲文化中，心理咨询（心理治疗）常常被误解为“只有问题很严重的人才需要”。但事实上，它更像是一种心理健康管理方式——类似体检，而不是等到生病才去医院。那么，成年人如何判断自己是否需要心理咨询？以下几个关键维度，可以帮助你更清晰地评估自己的状态。一、情绪长期失控：超过两周的低落或焦虑每个人都会有情绪波动，这是正常的。但如果你发现：持续感到低落、焦虑或麻木这种状态已经持续两周以上情绪似乎“变成了常态” 那么，这就不仅仅是“最近不开心”，而可能是一个需要关注的心理信号。可以问自己一个问题：我是不是已经习惯了这种不舒服，但不知道它什么时候会结束？二、这些心理咨询信号，你中了几条？以下是常见的心理困扰表现：长期失眠或嗜睡回避社交或特定人群使用酒精或药物缓解情绪食欲明显改变（暴食或厌食）情绪容易失控或反应过度持续性焦虑、反复思考停不下来出现自伤或自杀念头难以控制冲动或破坏性行为强烈的内疚、无助

Exploring the Need for Therapy

Ruifen Tan

Apr 102 min read

Am I Anxious or Stressed?

When exploring your own mental health, it can be easy to chalk up your symptoms to “stress.” It might be hard to sleep or focus, or you might feel your chest tightening. Understanding the differences and similarities between stress and anxiety can help us navigate and manage our symptoms.

Exploring the Need for Therapy

Reyna Choi, MSW

Feb 242 min read

害怕踩雷？专业心理咨询师告诉你首次咨询前必须知道的事

找到适合的心理咨询师确实不容易，需要认真筛选和耐心。一位优秀咨询师的倾听，理解能力很重要，但咨询师的专业背景、治疗方法以及与您的个人契合度同样不可忽视。

Exploring the Need for Therapy

Ruifen Tan

Jan 294 min read

Consultation Questions to Ask Your Potential Therapist

You’ve made the decision to begin therapy and reach out to potential therapists. How do you know which one is the right fit for you? Some therapists offer free brief consultation calls which provide an opportunity for you to ask some of these important questions.

Exploring the Need for Therapy

Reyna Choi, MSW

Jun 24, 20252 min read