Waiting...
Wait times for services can be frustrating when you know you want to get some help. Here are some suggestions on helping yourself in the wait.
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Meet Ashley McLaughlin, MSW, LSW
Hello dear readers, I am beyond thrilled to connect with you through this digital window and am honored to introduce myself – Ashley McLaughlin, a passionate advocate for mental health and a firm believer in the power of healing through self-discovery. As a Licensed Social...
Holiday help
Stressed yet? I mean, why would you feel stressed? Some of you might still be recovering from Thanksgiving and have a family hangover. Some of you might have gone Black Friday shopping and blown next year’s budget already. And have you seen the traffic? Those...
Holiday heartache?
This time of year can be tough. Never mind all the “normal reasons” – year end stuff at work, the stress of travel or shopping – this time of year can also mean you are struggling with your spouse or partner. This year may have...
Should I see an intern?
You’ve made the decision to enter therapy. Now comes the next hard part – deciding on a therapist. You look on a directory, or do a search and find some likely websites. As you scroll through the staff on a group practice site, you see...
Do you want to get well?
Jesus spoke these words to a “certain man” waiting by the pool at Bethsaida ( John 5:6 ). I think we hear these words and think, “Well, duh!” Especially in this case – this man had been at the well for 38 years! Of course...
A video by any other name...
Telehealth, teletherapy, virtual therapy, online therapy… You might see different names depending on who you talk to or where you are (kind of like soda vs. pop). They are all terms for the same thing – meeting with your therapist using audio or video instead...
Using insurance, part 2
Not the catchiest title, I know. I want to talk a little more about using insurance for mental health care. Joy gave some excellent insight into what you need to know about the process of using your benefits . I want to give you some...