Short answer? Because it’s the client’s right to decide when they come in and when they don’t. Of course, no-showing or multiple cancellations in less than 24 hours means I won’t be able to hold the client’s appointment time and may not give them first call on rescheduling. I might not reschedule them, at all. […]
I am frequently told by new clients that they’re afraid they are nuts. With symptoms of anxiety and depression–often aided by a Google search that turns up distressing diagnoses–clients often come into my office thinking they are crazy. While I don’t specialize in those who are out-of-touch with reality, I’ve seen my share throughout the duration of my […]
I think we’re confused about this. I hear about individuals who dread family holidays and who’ve moved across the country to be far away from those to whom they are related. Yet, often when talking to clients who tell me of frustrating or horrific behavior on the part of family members, when I ask why they continue having […]
People do evil things because they don’t seem evil to them. This is about as far as we can go to understanding the mindset because it’s largely irrational. The people on the German plane didn’t deserve to die. As far as we know, none did horrible things to others and yet they were killed. Evil. […]
Sometimes you just need someone to talk to. Someone who doesn’t know you or your family. Sometimes, you realize you and your partner fight all the time, even though you still really love each other. We at the Family Counseling Center have professional counselors who’d like to help you sort through these difficulties. Whether you’re dealing […]
Everyone sometimes needs someone to listen. We can do that. We can also help you sort out relationship conflicts and deal with anxiety or anger. Life is challenging sometimes. Give yourself a break and schedule to talk with one of our professionally trained, highly skilled therapists. We want to help. Email us through this site […]
When dealing with relationship problems or struggling with depression and anxiety, talking to a counselor can help. Even now that more people have catastrophic insurance coverage, huge deductibles can make it hard to fit counseling into your budget. Because of these very real challenges, we offer low cost counseling on a sliding scale, basing your fee on […]
I don’t think anyone lives a perfect life. Some are more charmed than others, born into healthy homes with love and no financial hardships, but that still doesn’t make living on this earth easy. Even the rich and famous have their challenges and it seems to me that learning how to face these is the […]
I’ve always said that, as a therapist, I’m trying to work my way out of a job. The point of the whole thing is for you to get better, do better, feel better. And not need to come see me anymore. It’s really nice to have someone to listen to you–and this is a big […]
Too often we ask teens and college-bound kids the wrong question and truthfully adults are often confused when making major decisions. Rather than asking themselves about college-majors and career choices, individuals first need to consider the kinds of lives they want to lead. This may sound obvious, but think about it, when you pick a […]