by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Mar 16, 2026 | Alternative Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Natural Remedies, Psychotherapy, Therapy
Research into using lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) to treat depression is being renewed. LSD was extensively investigated in humans in the 1950s and ‘60s and was shown to attenuate depressive symptoms. As mentioned earlier, clinical research with LSD ended in the...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Feb 16, 2026 | Alternative Treatment, Anxiety Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Natural Remedies, Therapy
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a complementary and alternative therapy that involves interactions with animals as a form of treatment. It is not a psychotherapy but instead falls under the realm of “animal assisted interventions” (AAI). AAI is general term that...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Dec 31, 2025 | Alternative Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Counseling, Natural Remedies, Online Counseling, Online Therapy, Psychotherapy, Therapy
Modern psychotherapy presents itself as a scientific and clinical discipline—grounded in diagnosis, evidence-based modalities, and professional ethics. Yet beneath the language of manuals, outcomes research, and insurance codes lies a quieter truth: many...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Dec 30, 2025 | Alternative Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Medication, Natural Remedies, Psychological Development, Therapy
The word mystic often conjures images of robed figures, monasteries, visions, or supernatural powers. In reality, mysticism is far less about spectacle and far more about direct experience. A mystic is someone who seeks — and sometimes attains — a direct, embodied...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Oct 18, 2025 | Alternative Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Medication, Natural Remedies, Psychotherapy
Depression remains one of the most prevalent and disabling mental health conditions worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, over 280 million people suffer from depression globally. While traditional antidepressants like SSRIs and SNRIs have been the...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Sep 17, 2025 | Alternative Treatment, Anxiety Treatment, Medication, Natural Remedies, Psychotherapy
Anxiety is more than just worry—it can be a persistent, overwhelming condition that interferes with daily life. Millions of people worldwide live with anxiety disorders, from generalized anxiety and panic attacks to phobias and social anxiety. While traditional...
