Can I Afford Therapy? A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Insurance and Out-of-Network

Benefits The Ripple Effect of Healing As a mental health clinician, I want to reach as many lives as possible. If I can guide one person through a challenging time, I know that person’s healing will have a cascade effect on those around them. Their children, spouses, work colleagues, and friends will benefit from theirContinueContinue reading “Can I Afford Therapy? A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Insurance and Out-of-Network”

The Divorce Dilemma: How I Knew My Marriage Was Over

Are you lying awake at night, contemplating divorce, or thinking about a completely different life that doesn’t include your spouse? If so, you’re not alone. Carrie Mead, LCPC – Maryland Psychotherapist – marylandtherapycarrie.com Photo by Daria Shevtsova on Pexels.com Current divorce trendsWhy women initiate divorce most oftenMeet AliceAlice is at a crossroads“But nothing is technicallyContinueContinue reading “The Divorce Dilemma: How I Knew My Marriage Was Over”

Am I Ready for Divorce?

Carrie Mead, LCPC | http://www.marylandtherapycarrie.com | 443.951.3986 It’s the first Monday in January, and you’re back at your desk. It’s cold, bleak, and dreary. Your spirits are low and your bank balance is lower. You’re sitting at your desk with zero motivation or focus. Rather than attending to your inbox, you start typing the lettersContinueContinue reading “Am I Ready for Divorce?”

Do I have a drinking problem?

DRINKING IS FUN Let’s face it, having a few adult beverages is as American as apple pie and fireworks.  We drink to celebrate newlyweds or to ring in the new year. We drink mimosas at Sunday brunch with our girlfriends and we crack open a cold beer after a tough day at work. We drinkContinueContinue reading “Do I have a drinking problem?”

What’s Sex Got To Do With It?

Sex is a normal discussion point in psychotherapy Why Seek Therapy 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 beContinueContinue reading “What’s Sex Got To Do With It?”

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

Mental Treatment and Psychotherapy for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Family Conflict and Chronic Stress 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 thisContinueContinue reading “Depression, Anxiety, Stress… When Do I need to seek counselling?”