After five years of solo private practice in Chester Springs I have formed a group. I love practicing in my home community, and I hope to be able to reach more people, while providing a broader range of services. Please check out our new website to find information about the practice or our new providers.Continue reading “Matthews Counseling & Coaching Welcomes New Practitioners”
Tag Archives: Psychotherapy
Seeking a therapist to join the team!
As Matthews Counseling & Coaching grows and I’m often on a wait list or referring potential clients to other providers, it’s time to add another therapist to meet the needs of the community. I’m looking for someone part-time to start, but this could become a full-time opportunity if desired. I’m very eager to meet theContinue reading “Seeking a therapist to join the team!”
Why some therapists don’t take insurance
This is a hot topic among therapists, and certainly among potential clients who may be frustrated by this. In an ideal world you could see whichever therapist you wanted, he or she would be taking new clients, and that therapist would take your insurance. And, you would owe not more than a small copay perContinue reading “Why some therapists don’t take insurance”
11 reasons why a friend is not a therapist
Most of us have heard things like, “I don’t need a therapist- that’s what friends are for”, or “Why would I pay someone so I can talk about my problems? I have friends”. You may have said these things yourself. Yes, friends (or family) can be good sources of support, and it’s great we don’tContinue reading “11 reasons why a friend is not a therapist”
10 benefits of therapy- even when you don’t have a mental illness
Today I submitted comments for an article about benefits of therapy for people who may not have a mental illness. There are many, and I say this not just because I’m a therapist, but because I believe it and I see it all of the time. In fact, when people ask me things like, “Isn’tContinue reading “10 benefits of therapy- even when you don’t have a mental illness”
Think quitting drinking or AA is the only way? Think again.
I recognize that this post may seem controversial to some people, but hear me out. I want to challenge “conventional wisdom” here- because it’s something I’ve always had a need to do, and because I’m a psychologist and I spend every day helping people think differently or to find out-of-the-box solutions to their problems. ForContinue reading “Think quitting drinking or AA is the only way? Think again.”
