“It’s not things that upset us, but our judgement about things.” ~ Epictetus What happens matters. Yet often, the meaning we assign to an event, or the… Read more “The Story We Tell Ourselves: How Perspective and Meaning Making Shape Emotional Experience”
Category: psychotherapy
Paying for Therapy: To Use Insurance or to Not Use Insurance?
Therapy can feel expensive as rates for psychotherapy can vary between $100-$300 per session. For many, it is a relief that insurance tends to cover therapy sessions,… Read more “Paying for Therapy: To Use Insurance or to Not Use Insurance?”
3 Tips for Women to Cope with the “I Need Space” Conversation
You’re dating the man of your dreams. Things are going wonderfully. And then suddenly, it seems as though he’s backing off and becoming more distant. You are… Read more “3 Tips for Women to Cope with the “I Need Space” Conversation”
How Couples Counseling Can Help
When making the decision to see a trained couples counselor, there are many things this person can help you with: communication difficulties, a change in level of… Read more “How Couples Counseling Can Help”
Why Should I See a Therapist When I Can Talk to a Friend?
You may be going through a challenging time. Maybe your boss is giving you a hard time, your significant other is not listening to your concerns, or… Read more “Why Should I See a Therapist When I Can Talk to a Friend?”
The relationship we have with ourselves is the most important relationship we have…
I once read a quote that said the most important relationship we have in our lives is with ourselves. That really stood out to me as I… Read more “The relationship we have with ourselves is the most important relationship we have…”
If you’re not taking risks, you’re not growing…
I recently went to a presentation on personal growth, in which a couple of concepts stood out to me. The first concept, which will be addressed in… Read more “If you’re not taking risks, you’re not growing…”
Finding Meaning in Life
Have you ever felt like you were living life by just going through the motions? Perhaps you’ve found yourself going through the same routine, day in… Read more “Finding Meaning in Life”
Carolyn Cole, LCPC, LMFT, NCC 