Often I meet with couples that are struggling to connect. I usually suggest that they attempt “Pillow Talk” as a beginning to more intimate conversation. This assignment requires couples to go to bed at the same time and face one another in the bed side by side. During this time they are to look at… Continue reading Pillow Talk
As I stood waving good -bye to my daughter with my husband by my side, I couldn’t help but envision my mother doing the same thing, only I was the one driving away back then. I have officially become my mother. I remember she used to stand and wave at me as I got in… Continue reading I Have Become Her
“The merry-go-round goes round and round never going anywhere new, but it’s safe.” This line was in the movie “American Crime.” I thought it resonated with many of the clients that I see. Often we sit on a merry-go-round of life, staying in the place that we know because it feels safer than venturing out.… Continue reading Round and Round
Insurance does cover the cost of seeing a therapist but there are a few things you should know and ask about. Does your therapist take your insurance? Many therapists are only credentialed with certain insurance companies; some due to their choice and some due to the insurance not accepting more providers. If you have out… Continue reading How Insurance Works When Seeing a Therapist
I have many clients ask me if they have to have a mental health diagnosis such as Generalized Anxiety, Major Depression or Bi-polar Disorder to see a therapist. The answer is no. You don’t have to have a major diagnosis to see a therapist. We do have codes for issues that crop up in relationships,… Continue reading When to See a Therapist
By Molly Rowen It’s common for people to have certain things that they worry about more than other things. One worry is about our social interactions. You may have heard about, or even experienced yourself, how people lay awake at night replaying the conversations they had that day, picking apart little details that may not… Continue reading Social Anxiety
First days of schools are here or lurking. For many school-aged kids it’s a source of anxiety rather than excitement. Many of the kids that I work with, share that lunch time is the most anxiety filling time of a new school year. Who will they have lunch with? Will they be alone at a… Continue reading Lunch Time Anxiety
It’s that time of year when families are posting pictures of their kid’s first day of school pictures. It’s fun to see and it’s one of the many perks of social media however one of the drawbacks is also seeing how quickly time flies. It gives me pause to reflect on life and the life… Continue reading Life Changes
As a therapist I find myself telling many clients to remember self care. It’s interesting that we have to be reminded to take care of ourselves. In our fast paced society however, that key, yet necessary element is often overlooked. As a mom I rarely if ever eat the last slice of anything. I leave… Continue reading Self Care
One of the biggest predictors of a successful marriage is whether a couple can work through conflict in a way that is satisfying to both. Often I see that couples who have made attempts to resolve conflict and have found that one person seems to give in to the other more times than not.… Continue reading Conflict Resolution in Marriage
