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What’s so special about group therapy?
By Michelle F. Moseley, MS, LCMHC, NCC (she/her) You may think of psychotherapy as one person, or perhaps a couple or family, interacting with a licensed mental health provider in an office. Perhaps you’re even familiar with therapy conducted via…
Read MoreCOVID Led Many of Us to Reevaluate Our Lives: Counseling Might Help You Retool
by Laurie Conaty, LCSW, LCAS, PA COVID presented us with many opportunities and lots of time (too much sometimes) to consider the path we are on—in jobs, self-care, our relationships with others and just things we would like to have…
Read MoreWhat is Counseling or Therapy and What Can I Expect If I Am In Therapy?
by Laurie Conaty, LCSW, LCAS, PA Therapy or counseling can be thought of as getting help for something that is bothering you and doesn’t seem to go away no matter how you try! Or, you know what’s bothering you but…
Read MoreReducing the Stigma of Going to See a Mental Health Therapist
By Jan Cheek, MSW, LCSW Many people remain confused about very basic facts and information regarding mental health concerns. One important fact about mental illness is that it is not rare. Nearly every one of us is affected by mental health…
Read MoreBefore You Take Your Kid to Therapy…Take a Breath, Be Patient and Look at Yourself
By Laurie Conaty, MSW, LCSW, LCAS A surprising statement from a therapist-but, unless your child/adolescent has something biologically going on—and yes, depression , anxiety and ADHD is biologically triggered—do a quick assessment of the “basics” in your family life before you…
Read MoreTips for Getting the Most Out of Counseling or Psychotherapy
By Laurie Conaty, MSW, LCSW, LCAS Picking up the phone to make a ‘therapy’ appointment, let alone walking in the door for that first appointment, is intimidating for most everyone…but, know that you are a courageous person for making that…
Read MoreCommunication Matters
By Jan Cheek, MSW, LCSW During an initial therapy evaluation, much of the time is spent identifying what brings a person, parents, a couple, or a family to my office to discuss their concerns. In addition to reviewing what the…
Read MoreTips for Getting the Most Out of Counseling or Psychotherapy
By Laurie Conaty, MSW, LCSW, LCAS What to know about therapy:It is intimidating for most people to walk into an office and say that you are there for an appointment with a therapist…but, know that you are a strong person for even…
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