You’ve just finished a performance review with your boss where you received the comment, “Needs improvement.” As you stare at the comment, thoughts begin to swirl through your head. I can never get a good review. They hate me. Or: I can’t do anything right. This is...
Articles by Liz Fava, LPC
Working with an Intern Therapist: What you need to know before working with a graduate student therapist
At Fava Counseling Associates of Atlanta, we sometimes have intern therapists as a part of our team. Working with a therapy intern can be a unique experience for clients. It offers its own set of advantages and considerations. You might be wondering, what are the...
ADHD: Breaking Down a Complex Diagnosis
Does trying to wash your dog, take out the trash, load the dishwasher, fold your clothes, and re-organize your fridge in between the original task of running upstairs for a charger sound familiar to you? Have you ever told a story and by the time you finished you’ve...
How to Find a Good Therapist: 9 Questions to Ask Before Your First Appointment
Research has shown that approximately one in 25 adults in the United States struggle with a serious mental illness. These include major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Working with a good therapist can be a great way to overcome these issues....
Gottman Method of Couples Therapy: A Guide
If you’ve been looking around for a couple’s therapist in Atlanta, you might have stumbled upon something called the Gottman Method for couples therapy. If you’re wondering what it’s all about, you’ve landed in the right place. There are many methods counselors use...
What is Brainspotting?
What is Brainspotting?: An Introduction To Brainspotting Brainspotting is a rapid, effective therapy that works with trauma as well as a wide range of other issues. It is one of a few types of newer therapies focusing on the brain-body connection, including Somatic...
Marriage Counseling Tips: How to Bring Your A-Game and Make It Count
The divorce rate has been on a slow decline for the past few years. While that may sound like good news, 39% of marriages still end in divorce. If you think your marriage is quickly heading towards a separation, you may not know how to fix it or if fixing it is even...
The Benefits of Therapy: Why Is Therapy Important?
In today's world, it's not uncommon for people to visit a therapist at some point. In fact, it's advisable to schedule an appointment at least once. In particular, be willing to do so when times get tough for you. After all, you deserve to make the most of your life...
Do We Need Marriage Counseling? Top Signs Your Relationship Needs a Couples Counselor
The U.S. divorce rate has gone down in recent years. But that certainly doesn't mean that every married couple out there is happy right now. One study suggested that about 60% of people are in unhappy relationships. Another revealed that about 40% of people have...
Prepare Enrich Premarital Counseling: A Detailed Look
Are you researching premarital counseling? Have you seen Prepare Enrich Premarital Counseling mentioned and wonder what that’s..