by acadiacounseling | Jan 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
As part of my “opening monologue” to a new client, I include information about Confidentiality (what you say here, stays here), Cancellations (give me at least 24 hours notice to allow for someone else to take your abandoned spot), and Illness (if you are...
by acadiacounseling | Dec 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
So, there are a LOT of different people out there who call themselves “therapists”; it’s a veritable alphabet soup! There are LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCADCs, to mention a few. What do all the letters mean? LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker...
by acadiacounseling | Oct 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s taken a while, but mental health is finally starting to be taken seriously. Celebrities talk openly about their struggles. Politicians specifically mention mental health in discussions on improving healthcare. And the idea of seeking therapy is no longer...
by acadiacounseling | Sep 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Definition of Toxic What would you do if you picked up a bite to eat and the food wrapper was labeled toxic? Would you eat it? Of course not. You know that toxic means something is poisonous to your bodies and can hurt you. Unfortunately, toxic relationships don’t...
by acadiacounseling | Sep 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Overcoming annoyances
by acadiacounseling | Sep 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Suicidality is a topic that reaches me on a very personal level; ten years ago I lost a good friend to suicide. I went through the range of emotions, from sadness and disbelief to shock and guilt (I was a mental health professional at the time – I of all people...
by acadiacounseling | Sep 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
I am excited to announce the Acadia Counseling, LLC will begin accepting Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield commercial insurance starting Monday, September 9, 2019! Co-pays as low as $0! Please call (502) 825-1375 or visit http://www.acadiacounseling.com to set up your...
by acadiacounseling | Sep 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
I won’t tell you things like “it’s going to be okay, I know how you feel, you will get over it.” I WILL say things like “that’s got to be so hard, I can’t imagine how difficult that was, and what did you learn about this...
by acadiacounseling | Sep 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Check out Acadia Counseling’s newest YouTube...
by acadiacounseling | Aug 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
I’ve been asked a few times since launching my private practice where I got the name Acadia. I am a proud Maine native and one of the most beautiful places in the state is the coastal area, more specifically Acadia National Park. That is where I feel (at the...
