Recently someone asked me, “How does counseling work?” It wasn’t until that question that I realized therapy is a rather mysterious experience. Sometimes it honestly seems like magic happens because its difficult to pinpoint what exactly creates lasting change and growth in therapy. The short, mechanical answer to the question, “How does therapy work?” is…
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Pages: 225 Ideal Reader: Someone looking for a holistic practical approach to better mental health and overall well-being. Ideal Issues Addressed: Personal Growth Mild Anxiety & Depression Disconnecion from Nature Alternative coping strategies for mental health concerns to combine with therapy. Summary: This book provides a practical “guide” or suggestions to creating and having a…
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The way we speak is often a reflection of how we view the world, ourselves, and others. Words are used to shape our perceptions in order to understand people, their motives, and their intentions. Words are used to communicate and to think. However, some of these words that are commonly used are a danger to…
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When beginning therapy, you probably expect to receive a diagnosis. Sometimes, people even want one to better understand what they are going through. Though sometimes people fear a diagnosis and its potential impact on their life and relationships. What if I told you, you don’t have to have a diagnosis when you go to counseling?…
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You’ve decided to try counseling. The use of insurance is not for you (by choice or by circumstances), but you place a great value on counseling services. However, your wallet does not share that same value. Not to worry, there are affordable options out there for you. One place to look is at college campuses.…
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You’ve scoured the internet, asked friends, family members, doctors, and that nice middle aged lady at Kroger who was eavesdropping on your conversation in the frozen food section gave you a referral to a therapist. You think you’ve found a therapist you’d like to see but when you check their fees per session you feel…
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You’ve seen the cost of counseling and it might have been a hard pill to swallow. You have insurance, but have a high deductible, there are long wait times for therapists who take your insurance, or you don’t want to use insurance for mental healthcare. And yet, you’re hesitant to make that call and set…
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If you are asking the question, “would I benefit from counseling?” then the answer is yes. I personally believe that anyone can benefit from counseling. We are all human beings with worries, challenges, and struggles. We all hit tough times that we have difficulty navigating. Counseling can help…
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Heather is an Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who unites systemic therapy with philosophical concepts. She has interests in Couples therapy, Consensual Non-Monogamy, Veteran Couples/Caregivers/Family, Philosophical Counseling, Sex therapy, and how to live a good life. Learn more about her here
