The Blog
Teletherapy Should NOT Just Be Your Flavor of the Week
Today, I saw my client who always tells me I became her therapist because we do more than just discuss the “flavor of the week.” What did she mean by this? She had previous therapists, and she would just talk about whatever happened that week … without drawing any...
The Intimacy of Teletherapy During the Pandemic
One of my former clients sent me a link for a recent article in the Washington Post by Lori Gotlieb called "The surprising intimacy of online therapy sessions during the pandemic." The article resonated with me. For those of you who have been doing teletherapy during...
Welcome to Our Newest Therapist Mordecai Andemichael, LGPC
Our newest therapist is Mordecai Andemichael, LGPC. Although right now Mordecai sees many clients for teletherapy, he is also scheduled to see clients on Mondays 12-8 and Tuesdays 10-6 at Padder Health in Laurel. His office hours at Dr. Stephanie’s Laurel office...
I Completed My First Virtual EMDR Teletherapy Session…. AND It Worked!!
EMDR has always been done in my office ... usually with my light bar or sometimes manually the old-fashioned way with my fingers waving in front of the eyes of my client. For those of you who have never heard of EMDR therapy, it is a form of prolonged exposure trauma...
Thank You and Good News – You May Have No Deductibles or Co-Pays for Teletherapy…
Care First Blue Cross Blue Shield put out a notice that during the Coronavirus crisis they will pay 100% for psychotherapy that is completed via teletherapy instead of at a provider’s office. We are thankful to our many clients who have continued psychotherapy during...
One Day at A Time… and Yes, Your Insurance Will Pay for Teletherapy
My new therapeutic motto is one day at a time… one week at a time… to help clients who are having a lot of anxiety about the virus pandemic and the future. My advice is this: try to STOP from thinking about 4 weeks, 8 weeks, or 6 months from now. Many clients are...
Is There A Silver Lining?
After many conversations during the past week with clients and associates at my Relationship Repair Shop, I have been focusing on having a positive mental attitude about the effects of the Coronavirus on my household and business. Not smooth sailing… I went from...
Welcome to two new therapists on our team!
In these uncertain times, our therapy practice is staying busier than ever. Our mission is to help clients find meaning and manage stress via teletherapy and in-person appointments... We have two new therapists - Yolanda Hayden at the Laurel office and Samantha...
Our Coronavirus Procedures Include Telemedicine and Taking a Deep Cleansing Breath!
We encourage you to take deep cleansing breaths as you go through the worries of this upcoming week. All our locations in Laurel, Maple Lawn, Owings Mills, Upper Marlboro, and Annapolis are still open with videoconferencing options available for clients who are...
Is My Voice in The Back of Your Head?
I recently had a client tell me that when she had a decision to make, she heard my voice in the back of her head. A reflection on a therapeutic conversation went through her mind. She made a different choice than they previous choice that she would have made! And,...