Cancelation and No Show Policies- love 'em or hate 'em?
Nikki Lacherza-Drew Nikki Lacherza-Drew

Cancelation and No Show Policies- love 'em or hate 'em?

Cancelation and no-show policies aren’t anything new. Many providers and places of business have put one or both of these policies in place to help their business run effectively. Although cancelation and no-show policies may be frustrating and annoying to those asked to follow them, they serve a purpose, especially in the field of psychotherapy.

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New Home for Vici Psychological Care!
Nikki Lacherza-Drew Nikki Lacherza-Drew

New Home for Vici Psychological Care!

I have exciting news to share with all of you!

The new home for Vici Psychological Care, LLC (aka me) is in Allendale, NJ!

I am very excited to make this move, and I know 2020 and 2021 have been a crazy ride. The last thing I wanted was one more change. However, this location has allowed me to return to in-person sessions sooner, and I think you will all like it!

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Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!
Nikki Lacherza-Drew Nikki Lacherza-Drew

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? It’s not a new thing either! Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed during the month of May in the United States since 1949!

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Online Therapy Options: Video, Phone, Chat
Nikki Lacherza-Drew Nikki Lacherza-Drew

Online Therapy Options: Video, Phone, Chat

Virtual therapy can come in many different forms and each form can have its advantages and disadvantages. Depending on your provider, you may have the ability to pick from several different options.

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Telehealth, Remote Therapy, Online Therapy, Virtual Therapy
Nikki Lacherza-Drew Nikki Lacherza-Drew

Telehealth, Remote Therapy, Online Therapy, Virtual Therapy

One positive from the pandemic is that it has allowed for more access to mental health services. When it comes to remote and online therapy, the use has increased drastically since March 2020. I have talked about this topic many times. Prior to the pandemic, about 25% of my caseload was online. Fast forward to March 2020 and even now, my caseload has been 100% online and will continue to be for the time being. Although remote and online therapy has allowed people to stay connected, it has had some downfalls that many people are not aware of when it comes to online therapy.

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