Tag Archives: Psychotherapy

Why some therapists don’t take insurance

Posted on January 8, 2019 by

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 … Continue reading →

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11 reasons why a friend is not a therapist

Posted on October 3, 2018 by

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. … Continue reading →

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10 benefits of therapy- even when you don’t have a mental illness

Posted on November 3, 2017 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Think quitting drinking or AA is the only way? Think again.

Posted on September 28, 2017 by

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 … Continue reading →

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