Starting therapy for depression can feel intimidating. You might wonder what you’re supposed to say, worry that your problems aren’t “serious enough,” or fear being judged. These concerns are common—and they’re often the very things depression tells us to believe that keeps us from getting help. Therapy is about having a safe space to be honest, supported, and understood so you can get to your therapy goals. Knowing what to expect in the first few sessions can make taking tha

I am often asked about psychiatric medications as part of a mental health treatment plan. In this blog, I ask some of the most common questions I receive to Yeganeh "Anna" Jalaeian, DNP, MS, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP, CAS, who is licensed in Virginia and who I collaborate with for medication management of depression and other mental health conditions. Anna Jalaeian, DNP, MS, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP, CAS Why is it important to seek thorough clinical assessment for ADHD or