As a friendly reminder, blog posts are strictly psychoeducational in nature.
They are not a substitute for or continuation of therapy.
They also do not constitute a therapeutic relationship with the author or practice.
“I reached out to so many providers and no one called me back!” The previous statement is one I hear often. Too often actually. I did a small social media post on this back in December 2020 when I heard it 3 times in one day. It’s a pet peeve of mine! I am not placing blame on one party but thought it might be helpful to shed some light from both perspectives. We all need to do better.
Read More“Do you accept insurance?” This is usually one of the first questions prospective patients/parents ask me. It’s an important question! My short answer to that question is, “No.” The more in-depth answer is, “No, I do not accept insurance and am considered an out-of-network (OON) provider. I require payment at every session and provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for any OON benefits you may be eligible for.” Let’s figure out what all of that means.
Read MoreHappy Anniversary! A year ago today was the last time I saw someone in my office prior to COVID-19. This is an anniversary I would rather not celebrate. I miss seeing people in my office. I cannot believe I am saying this, but I miss my hour commute each way to my office. There is something about having the control and decisions taken from you that does something to you.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year… clocks spring ahead. I have always loved the idea of spring, but the idea of missing out on one hour of sleep? Not so much. Whenever the clocks change I have the “sleep talk” with everyone, stressing the importance of appropriate sleep hygiene. In reality, we would benefit from practicing appropriate sleep hygiene throughout the year.
Read MoreTwo years. That’s how long (or short) ago I had the opportunity to open up my own private practice, Vici Psychological Care LLC. People always ask me what “vici” means and how I came up with the name.
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