As I look at this picture I see such grace and beauty. I remember a time when I would have overlooked that. As I have gotten older, I appreciate different things. My high school friend, who I recently saw, has developed into such an elegant older woman. Her mannerisms speak of care and gentleness. I… Continue reading Beauty Between the Lines
Recently I have been reading two books, “Daring Greatly” and “Hold Me Tight.” The focus of both books has been vulnerability. It amazes me how the person that we are supposed to be the most connected to, our spouse, is also the one that we fear being vulnerable with the most, during times of marital… Continue reading Vulnerability
It’s almost that time again; time to look at and renew your insurance plans. I thought it was a great time to share with you our viewpoint on insurance plans. If you are seeing a mental health provider in our practice, the insurance plan that works best for us is Care First, Blue Cross Blue… Continue reading Open Enrollment
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
