Support Center for Holistic Therapy

Dr. Suzanne LaCombe, November 8, 2006.

Hello and welcome to MyShrink!

We have a lot of information on holistic therapy on this site that we have organized based on your level of experience, so I invite you to choose from one of the statements below. We've also just set up the Psych Café forum so be sure to drop by for a visit!

Which statement describes you best?

• You don't know much about holistic therapy and aren't sure if it's right for you? (See directly below)
• Maybe you find the whole notion of holistic therapy unscientific?
• Maybe you trust the therapeutic process but don't know how to find a good therapist? (Choosing a Therapist)
• Or maybe you've been to counseling before but didn't find it helpful? This time be prepared!

Which of the following best describes your situation:

Is holistic therapy right for you?

I personally enjoy the benefits of holistic therapy so I'll be up front and unbiased...

You may be just beginning to think about counseling and wondering if it is the right choice for you. If so, you'll find the first four articles in Therapy 101 helpful; these articles cover the basic questions most people ask and will give you a sense of what counseling is all about. (Learn about counseling here.)

To understand holistic therapy please read Why Holistic Therapy Matters. This 3-page article captures the heart and soul of MyShrink. I also think it's pretty cool!

As you click through to the next page you'll be taking a mini-tour of the site that represents why holistic therapy embodies the mind, body and spirit. (Therapy 101, Mind Body Connection, MySpirit Connection).

Is holistic therapy scientific?

I'm still suprised how many people think counseling is merely about providing someone emotional support. I know it's hard to imagine how sitting with someone for 50 minutes can literally change your brain. But this is what the research shows!

In order to understand the personal change process you may find the Introduction to The Science of Counseling Tour helpful.

Does your friend or partner need counseling?

In my opinion the right therapist makes the difference between mediocre results and change that's lasting. But doing a little homework up front will increase the odds of finding the right therapist.

Admittedly, choosing the right therapist is not an easy task. There's a bit of an art to it. To get you started I have outlined the most important ingredient for choosing the right therapist. To find it go to Choosing a Therapist,

Want to give counseling another try?

I created this site to show people what good counseling looks like and to guide them in finding the right therapist. Counseling (especially holistic therapy) is a powerful change process and I speak highly of its benefits. But it isn't always easy to distinguish--at least initially--counseling that's working from counseling that isn't.

If you've already been in therapy you may find Therapy Lingo useful. This is where we've defined common counseling terms. Throughout the definitions you'll find short vignettes of what comes up in therapy that you can use as a guide for your next counseling session.

I wish you all the best on your journey!

Dr. Suzanne LaCombe

P.S. Here are the scienitific inspirations behind the creation of MyShrink!