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Finding a therapist that’s a great fit can be tough, especially when you’re not sure where to begin. Fortunately, there are many excellent online therapist directories that can help you narrow down your options based on factors like specialty, identity, therapeutic approach, location, insurance, and more.

We’ve all been there. You crawl into bed at 10:00 PM, exhausted and ready for a solid eight hours. You think, “I’ll just check my notifications one last time.” Suddenly, you’re deep in a rabbit hole of DIY home renovations or vintage car restoration videos—and—blink—it’s midnight.

You don’t have to be “an artist” to make art. If you squint at it a bit (allowing your understanding of the world to expand and shift) you might discover you’re already doing it.

If you’ve navigated the dating scene, you’ve likely come across the concept of “ghosting,” either willingly or unwillingly. Ghosting is a colloquial term that refers to the abrupt ending of a relationship and subsequent contact with an individual you may have been romantically (or platonically) involved with. If you’ve experienced it yourself, you’re far from alone.

Choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming. Beyond logistics like insurance, cost, availability, and specialization, many people find themselves asking a deeper question: Does identity matter when choosing a therapist?

When there is something you want or need to do, sometimes you are afraid to do it. Of course, you should not engage in unnecessarily risky behavior. But if you wisely assess that something is worth the risk, you may choose to act. And unfortunately, when you act, most likely you will still feel afraid. That’s where courage comes in.