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”

Finding My Core Values and Living Authentically

CORE VALUES Each of us are unique in so many ways. Some qualities are concrete and noticeable like having a bright red hair or a boisterous laugh or an innate fondness for astrology.  But some qualities are hidden, mysterious and less easy to quantify.  Our value system falls into this latter category. Our core values are aContinueContinue reading “Finding My Core Values and Living Authentically”

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?”

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?”