There’s no one right way to handle this. It really depends on a person’s situation. Some clients prefer to pay out-of-pocket. Some prefer to use insurance. And right now, with so many being furloughed or losing their job altogether due to the coronavirus pandemic, the need to rely on insurance due to financial uncertainty is more important than ever.  

These are unprecedented times, friends. (So unprecedented that I’m getting sick of the word!) So, if you’re feeling anxious, stressed, unsure, lonely or scared right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic….it’s completely justified.  

I just learned that today, January 17th, is National Ditch Your Resolution Day. Did you know that was even a thing? I sure didn’t.

Have you ever tried to start a gratitude jar with your family or a gratitude journaling habit that just didn’t stick?

I’d never taken myself for one to suffer from anxiety. It was only in looking back at events in my life that I can now see what was actually going on.

Well, it’s that time of year again...  (And no, I don’t mean it’s time for more holiday advice.  Not today!)

By now, the Halloween posts are probably waning. The election posts--or political posts in general--don’t show any signs of stopping though. But, at least right now, there are more celebratory posts than angry rants, right?

Are you the kind of mom that appreciates parenting advice from others?

Confession time, mommas. Sometimes self-care is really hard to be consistent with. Even for a therapist and mom like me.

I talk about self-care a lot. Like, A LOT, a lot.

We all know the magical powers of sleep.  And we all know that most of us--no matter who we are or what we do--aren't getting nearly enough. 

I’ve been wanting to do a series of Dads Interviews for such a long time. And today--just in time for Fathers Day this weekend--I’m so excited to kick off the Dads Interviews series with Quentin Hafner!

Has your baby or toddler hit the “separation anxiety” phase in their development yet?

Let’s face it, if you’re a mom, YOU ARE BUSY. It’s just a fact of modern life.  

There is so much to be excited about when you're expecting a baby. All the new little outfits and room decorations. Who is this little creature going to be like? Will they have your laugh? Will they have your partner’s knack for numbers? Will they have blue eyes or brown? Will their hair be curly or straight?

Do you ever get upset or frustrated that you then say or do something that you totally didn't mean to do and you feel really bad?  

PsychCentral recently published "5 Self-Care Tips for New Moms", featuring an interview with Catherine O'Brien, LMFT. In it, she gives her best advice on simple, yet crucial ways that any new mom can add in some much-needed "me time" into her day. 

My daughter loves her older brother.

I’m not perfect….But, I am enough.