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What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session
Your first session is the foundation of your therapeutic journey. Here's what actually happens — and why it's simpler and more reassuring than you think.
Counselor Sama · 5 min read
Contempt: The #1 Predictor of Relationship Breakdown
It's not conflict that destroys relationships — it's contempt. Gottman's research reveals the silent killer of connection and what to do about it.
Counselor Sama · 4 min read
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Common Misconceptions About Therapy in Egypt
Therapy doesn't mean handing your decisions to someone else. Let's address the myths that keep people from getting help.
5 min read · September 2026
Why Couples Therapy Isn't Just for Relationships in Crisis
Relationships are built continuously, not found complete. Ongoing maintenance prevents deeper damage than crisis intervention alone.
4 min read · August 2026
Why Do People Stay in Relationships With Narcissistic Partners?
People stay because familiar relational patterns from childhood feel natural, even when harmful. Understanding this is the first step to breaking free.
4 min read · August 2026
Is It Wrong to Talk About Your Family in Therapy?
It's not disloyal to discuss family struggles honestly in therapy. Parents are human with their own unresolved experiences they may have passed down.
4 min read · August 2026
The Psychology of People-Pleasing: When Kindness Becomes Self-Neglect
People-pleasing is a pattern you can change, not a personality trait.
5 min read · July 2026
Can You Be Religious and Still Go to Therapy?
Faith and therapy ask different questions, not competing ones. Seeking mental health support doesn't weaken your faith.
4 min read · July 2026
How to Choose the Right Therapist for You
Finding a therapist isn't just about credentials. The right match depends on your specific concern, the approach that suits you, and whether you feel genuinely heard.
5 min read · September 2026
Therapeutic Techniques We Offer: A Guide to Our Team's Expertise
Not all therapy looks the same — and it shouldn't. Here's a guide to the therapeutic techniques available at Sama Wellness Therapy, and which therapists bring each one.
6 min read · September 2026
What Is Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and How Does It Work?
Not all couples therapy is built the same way. Gottman Method takes a different starting point: decades of research into what actually predicts whether a relationship thrives or breaks down.
6 min read · September 2026
Understanding Trauma: What It Is, and How It Shows Up in Daily Life
The word "trauma" gets used often, but it's frequently misunderstood. Understanding what it actually is can be the first step toward recognizing it in your own life.
5 min read · September 2026
Understanding Anxiety, and How Therapy Can Help
Anxiety doesn't always look like panic. Sometimes it's a constant low hum of worry, a racing mind at 2 a.m., or a body that stays tense even when nothing is wrong.
5 min read · September 2026
Is Online Therapy Right for You?
Online therapy has proven to be an effective option for many — but is it right for your situation? Here's an honest look at when it works well, and when in-person is the better fit.
5 min read · September 2026
Premarital Counseling: Learning to Communicate and Handle Conflict Before the Wedding
Every couple argues — what matters is how. Premarital counseling teaches engaged couples the communication and conflict skills that research shows predict whether a relationship lasts.
6 min read · October 2026
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