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“We don’t accept clients with BPD.” Ending The Stigma
It was a rare occasion where I had some time to spare and answered the office phone myself. A tired and defeated sounding client was on the other end of the line. After setting up their appointment, I asked how she had come across our…
“EMDR was really upsetting. My therapist would like me to try it again, but I am worried.”
EMDR is a great evidence-based treatment choice for PTSD, and a variety of other reasons individuals may seek therapy. This can be a life changing treatment, however for some, it can be fairly intense. One may experience anything from mood swings to unpleasant dreams while…
How to Pay for Therapy Using Insurance
Whether you have insurance, or plan to pay for therapy on your own, funding your treatment can be the most daunting part of getting started. Health insurance is complicated, and it’s hard to know where to start with other resources. As a therapist who has…
What to Do When Your Therapy Progress Stalls
You like your therapist, but you feel stagnant in your progress. You would like to continue seeing the same clinician, but you’re not where you want to be. There are steps you can take to get more out of your treatment. First, take stock of…
3 Therapy Approaches for Childhood Trauma
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), roughly two-thirds of adolescents and teens report experiencing at least one traumatic event by the age of 16. Luckily, a qualified therapist can help kids navigate and process their emotions related to the trauma.…