What is your love language? By: Chelsea Bogda How do you receive love? Let’s take a moment and think. When was the last time you felt loved or appreciated? What was happening at that moment? Did someone hug you, give you a gift, or maybe complement your outfit? How about the last time you felt unappreciated? What was missing? Our...[ read more ]
Unsure if the therapist you want to see is IN and OUT of network with your insurance? Maybe your are even unsure of what that means? Unsure of who to ask or where to start? Christine Barker, Inner Courage Counseling Co-Owner, describes what an IN network counselor and OUT of network counselor means for your insurance plan. See her easy...[ read more ]
Understanding Insurance When Starting Therapy! https://youtu.be/opyV1KhG1to Navigating insurance when starting therapy, can be intense! Dealing with your insurance can take a process that is supposed to be helpful and stress-less and muddle it with fears of additional expenses and confusing lingo. Inner Courage Counseling’s Co-Owner, Christine Barker, breaks down what you need to know for your insurance when starting counseling....[ read more ]
Not sure if therapy is for you??? Inner Courage Counseling’s co-owner and child therapist, Brittany Roback, offers 5 examples of when it is a good time to seek mental health therapy! Watch her video blog to answer the question: Is it time I seek a behavioral health counselor? Hope our video blog helps you to make the right decision for you......[ read more ]
By: Antwa’nae Briars, Masters level Intern- Lewis Univsersity We all know the saying. It’s a new year, so it’s a new me. This New Year’s resolution includes going to the gym, eating healthier, dropping old habits, making better life decisions, blah, blah, blah! Still, I often wonder why it takes a new year to make a person new again....[ read more ]
Remaining present in a future focused society By: Chelsea Bogda Are you consumed with planning, worrying, or mindlessly scrolling through your phone? Do you find yourself unable to take a step back and enjoy the present moment? If so, you are not alone! We live in a society where constant stimulation and overbooked schedules are the new “norm.” So much...[ read more ]
By: Antwa’nae Briars, Masters level Intern- Lewis Univsersity My past year has had a theme. I believe my biggest theme for this year has been adjusting to every task I have been challenged with. The funny thing is that we’re close to the end of this year, and I still have not adjusted to 2019! My space still needs...[ read more ]
Burdened Without Boundaries? By: Brittany Roback, LCPC, CADC My friend called me over this past holiday weekend to ask me for advice on how to deal with a family member, let’s call the family member “Fred”. My friend is at a loss as to what to do. Emotions are high, feelings are hurt and she feels helpless when it...[ read more ]
As the door is closing on 2019, the start of a new year is quickly approaching! With a new year comes a “fresh start,” “new chapter,” “an opportunity for change,” and the next attempt to reach the new (or recycled) goals we set for ourselves. What is the point of a New Year’s Resolution, one might ask? Some might say...[ read more ]
Confidence: a simple word that can have complex implications on our life. It impacts how we treat others, how others treat us, and ultimately how we treat ourselves. It influences the way we interact with the world, opportunities we do or do not take, our goals and what we believe is possible for our life. Confidence, or our lack thereof,...[ read more ]