Realizing you need therapy is a huge step, and starting it will likely be a huge milestone in your life. What is confusing sometimes is how to pay for it. Using insurance seems like the logical ideal, but it’s not always the best. Here are 7 reasons why paying for therapy with insurance is not a good idea.

If therapy was fun and easy, everyone would do it. But unfortunately, effective therapy means facing things that make us uncomfortable at times. Therapy may not be easy, at times it will be difficult, but I will be with you every step of the way. Learn more about why it is important to stick with therapy here.

January is the time of year we all set goals, typically related to work, finances, and/or physical health. It is important to make mental health goals because our mental health often influences how we are able to achieve our work, finance, and physical health goals. Learn how to set realistic mental health goals for 2022 here.

Holidays can be a great time to bond and spend time with loved ones, but sometimes certain family members (or people) can dampen the mood. Don't let arrogant people disturb your holiday this year! Visit our latest blog to learn how to deal with arrogant family members during the holidays!

This holiday season I want to help make you feel less guilt and emptiness, and more love, acceptance, and self-confidence. Find out more about my 4 ways to avoid feeling guilty this Christmas!

Do you get anxious thinking about all the meal planning and gift buying you need to do this holiday season? Or do you feel overwhelmed? Here are 5 ways to de-stress this holiday season!

We’ve all heard the phrase an attitude of gratitude. But sometimes this is easier said than done. The best way to have gratitude is to practice it! When we practice gratitude on a regular basis, mental and physical health actually improves. Here are a few of my favorite ways to use gratitude to improve my mental health!

Low-self esteem can affect every part of your life, including your work, relationships, physical and mental health. Many clients I see come to me feeling like they’re stuck and constantly battling to feel confident and happy. However, with therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, we can boost your self-esteem.

I help clients with narcissism and codependency understand the root of their insecurities and help them replace unhealthy coping mechanisms with healthy behaviors. Check out our latest blog to get a better understanding of codependency & narcissism!

PTSD can occur from experiencing a traumatic event or witnessing others experience trauma. In this blog, we will do a deep dive into what PTSD is and how therapy can help.

Therapists, psychiatrists, and mental health counselors are all mental health professionals with expertise in studying behaviors and overall well-being as it relates to mental health illnesses. In this blog, we are going to break down the differences between a few mental health professionals and explain how I can help you as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Southern Pine Counseling.

The goal for my patients using EMDR therapy is to find out where the memories are connected to trauma. I want to talk about exactly what EMDR Therapy is and how it can be an effective form of therapy for those suffering from anxiety, PTSD, and more…