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The Therapy Transaction – How the Financials of Therapy Impact the Therapeutic Process.

by Summer SchmidtOnline Counseling, Therapy December 6, 2023December 6, 2023No Comments

This post was a submission by Joel Schmidt, Licensed Mental Health Counselor. See below for information on how to get scheduled with him for individual or couples work. Money can be a bit taboo to talk about….and a complex topic when it comes to the financials of therapy for both clients and therapists. If you know me well enough, you know I like talking about things that people often don’t talk about….mysterious dynamics of therapy…and …

Parenting Your Neurodivergent Child

by Summer SchmidtChildren Therapy, Neurodiversity, Teenage September 7, 2023September 7, 2023No Comments

This post was a submission by Alexis Lynch, Licensed Mental Health Counselor. See below for information on how to get scheduled with her for individual or couples work. Many questions can be left unanswered after your child’s diagnosis. In this article, we will build upon the knowledge you may already have and gain more insight into how to help have a better relationship and understanding of your neurodivergent child. You may have family members or …

Unmasking: How Masking Can Lead to the Cycle of Anxiety and Affect your Self-Esteem

by Summer SchmidtAnxiety, Children Therapy, Confidence, Neurodiversity, Teenage April 10, 2023April 10, 2023No Comments

This post was a submission by Alexis Lynch, Licensed Mental Health Counselor. See below for information on how to get scheduled with her for individual or couples work. You’re sitting in the living room, blanket over your head, pretending to be batman, making fun noises that go along with being a superhero in Gotham, and repeating, “I’m Batman.” From across the house you hear, “Why do you insist on making so much noise? Can’t you …

Resolving Conflict in Relationships

by Joel SchmidtCouples Therapy August 11, 2022August 11, 2022No Comments

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: Awareness, Advocacy, & Cultivation of Strengths

by Joel SchmidtNeurodiversity June 28, 2022June 28, 2022No Comments

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 …