Psychiatric Medications for Children and Adolescents

Psychiatric medications for children and adolescents has increased in the past twenty years. It is important to note that I am a mental health therapist and not a doctor. This information is provided to you as an overview of how medications are an effective tool in treating mental health with...

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Insurance vs Private Pay for Mental Health Counseling

Insurance vs Private Pay for Counseling Insurance companies often use language that suggests they have rigorously vetted therapists, counselors, and psychologists in their network to offer you the highest quality care. They may also imply that some practitioners have chosen not to work with their insurance plans. However, the reality...

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10 Ways to let go of feelings for kids

10 Ways to let go of feelings for kids 1. WATER BALLOON TOSS Materials: Water, Water balloons. Feelings Chart. Permanent Markers. Instructions: Fill water balloons with cold or room temperature water. Once the balloon are dry, write on the filled balloon with a permanent marker of a memory, person or...

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How to get the most out of therapy

[caption id="attachment_8609" align="alignleft" width="359"] Tim Ferriss - Tribe of Mentors[/caption] I was reading "Tribe of Mentors" written by #1 New York Times best-selling author Timothy Ferriss and I wanted to share life advice on how to get the most out of therapy from one of the best in the world....

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