DO YOU NEED RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING? Couples often put off seeing a therapist, hoping that things will work themselves out on their own.  Many times we think the issues got resolved, when what really happened is we forgot about it, and then the same issue rears it ugly head again.  And when it comes back with it […]

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THERAPYPart 2Kathy Chose a Therapist Just Like Her “Boyfriends”From New Woman Magazine 06/88 by Carolyn Bushong 
Kathy was frustrated.  She’d been in therapy for years and couldn’t understand why she wasn’t getting any better.  In fact, at times she was sure her problem – her relationships with men – was getting worse.
She’d […]

THERAPY EXPECTATIONS
By Carolyn Bushong
(excerpted from my article in New Woman Magazine, June 1988) People go into therapy for different reasons.  Often a life crisis, such as a divorce or loss of a job, triggers the decision.  Sometimes a client wants to overcome anxiety or depression.  People also reach out for help with addictions to alcohol and/or […]

Taking Your Thoughts Captive by Jane Robb, M.A., LPC

Did you know that we have over 50,000 thoughts going through our heads a day?  Probably more!  If just a small portion of those thoughts are beating you up or dwelling on the past, you’re going to be depressed.
If on the other hand you are a worrier, […]

1)      Anger Control: There are a variety of temper and hostility issues which are brought to therapists’ consulting rooms on a regular basis. Although excessive anger can be a highly destructive and dangerous emotion, sufferers with it often seek counseling only because in one way or another they are forced to do so.
Anger can be […]

1)      What is the American Counseling Association and who does it help? The ACA is dedicated to the growth and development of the counseling profession and those who are served. It promotes advocacy, research, and professional standards.
2)      What is grief counseling? Grief counseling aims to reduce suffering caused by the death of a loved one […]

NAVIGATING CHANGE WITH THERAPY
BY JULIE RUDIGER, LCSW

Most of us, at one time or another, have wanted to change some aspect of our lives. Whether change involves something small like losing a few pounds, or a more serious issue like addressing depression or marital problems, the process can be difficult. But change is possible. Research […]

How to Choose a Therapist
Choosing the right therapist is a complex and extremely important matter, involving
questions with licensing, training, degree, and, of course, personal comfort. Please find
these issues discussed below for your assistance.
Licensing: It is usually best to choose a therapist who is licensed by the regulatory board
in your state. Licensing typically ensures that a […]