Mental health resources
Mental health education for people considering therapy.
Patient education from Real Not Random Therapy—created to help adults understand common patterns, make informed choices, and know what to expect.
Understanding trauma and PTSD
A patient guide to trauma responses, PTSD symptoms, when to seek support, and what evidence-based treatment can involve.
Read the guideHow to choose a therapist in Denver
A Denver LPC explains how to compare therapist credentials, experience, approach, format, insurance, and fit before scheduling a first appointment.
Read the guideAnxiety or OCD? Understanding the difference
Learn how generalized anxiety and OCD can overlap, how worry differs from obsessions and compulsions, and when an adult may want a professional assessment.
Read the guideWhat to expect in your first therapy session
A practical explanation of what usually happens in a first individual therapy appointment, what a therapist may ask, and how to evaluate fit afterward.
Read the guideAbout these guides
These articles provide general education, not diagnosis, individualized medical advice, or a therapist-client relationship. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. In the U.S., call or text 988 for crisis support.