Author Archives: Carrie Mead, MS, LCPC

Leaving an Abusive Relationship

Something is Wrong Many of us are familiar with the feeling that something is simply ‘not right’ in our relationship.  The constant fighting; the demeaning comments about your appearance; the sense of relief you feel when your partner is out of the house for a few hours. Intuitively you know that something is amiss, butContinue reading “Leaving an Abusive Relationship”

What’s Sex Got To Do With It?

Why Seek Psychotherapy in the First Place? As a psychotherapist, I am trained to help people feel comfortable in uncomfortable situations. Crying, long periods of silence, anger outbursts, lying and denying problems are all part of the therapy session from time to time.  It is to be expected and anticipated as a therapist.  No oneContinue reading “What’s Sex Got To Do With It?”

Should I stay or Should I go? A guide to using discernment in your marriage.

Is Divorce your only option when your marriage or partnership is on the rocks? Probably not.

Depression, Anxiety, Stress… When Do I need to seek counselling?

It usually starts like this, “I don’t know if I need a therapist… actually, I am not sure what therapy is but my friend suggested I call you. I have never had a problem that I could not handle myself before this thing happened. But now I can barely concentrate, I am not sleeping well,Continue reading “Depression, Anxiety, Stress… When Do I need to seek counselling?”