Many people understandably want to use health insurance for therapy if they have the benefits. Private pay rates for therapists can be high—and in many cases, use of health insurance benefits is the only thing that affords people the opportunity. The difference between $150 per session out-of-pocket vs. what might be as low as a $10 copay (in some cases less) might be seen as a total no-brainer. That said, when using health insurance benefits …
When Following Your Intuition is Bad Advice: I recently saw a post on Instagram that said something like this: “Follow your gut. Trust your intuition. If something feels wrong, it is wrong.” Well-intended advice, I’m sure. I suppose there’s something to it—and there are definitely times when we might indeed “go with our gut.” More than a handful of times since starting a business, I’ve begun some sort of professional business relationship with someone where …
There’s been a lot of talk lately about AI in mental health—therapists in online communities are widely split on their opinions, ranging from embracing AI’s potential to warning about its inaccuracies, concerns around data privacy, and fears of chatbots taking over our jobs. Like any new technology, I believe we should be cautious but also curious and open-minded. Just so you know where I’m coming from, I’m the first to jump on board with new …
Read more “Can ChatGPT Replace a Therapist? Promising Potential and Possible Pitfalls.”
This post was a submission by Joseph Rowe – Couples Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. See below for information on how to get scheduled with him for couples or individual work. Conflict is an unavoidable part of relationships and if handled incorrectly, it can lead to tension, resentment, and even the dissolving of a relationship. Part of my work as a couple’s counselor is helping couples learn conflict resolution skills and how to put …
Neurodiversity represents a population of people who diverge from the typical way we see others process information. Those who represent the typical information processing are described as “neurotypical.” Those who identify as neurodivergent can include people with ADHD, Autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Using the terms “neurotypical” or “neurodivergent” only helps to define where that person is at on a spectrum. Neurodiversity became a popular term in the 1990’s, as sociologist Judy Singer …
Read more “Neurodiversity: Awareness, Advocacy, & Cultivation of Strengths”