Therapy Charlotte would like to welcome Angie Vandenberg, LCSW to the team! She will be offering exclusively virtual therapy services to adults addressing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transition, stress management, and more. She has formal training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Read more about her professional experience here. If…
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It’s an interesting time to be dating. Not that dating isn’t always somewhat interesting. But during the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, dating has taken on a few unexpected challenges. Challenges that are actually changing the way people date right now, and could continue to alter dating habits in the future. COVID has forced our fast-paced, modern…
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What Are the Benefits of an Online Therapist? In-person therapy appointments aren’t convenient for everyone. For many people today, work commitments, traveling, and busy schedules can get in the way of making regular sessions a priority. Online therapy has become the new standard as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In these times, when…
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Distance counseling and coaching, via phone and video, has been around for a while now. While the in person format may seem like the gold standard and what fits the typical image of therapy in most minds, that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily better or more effective. Enter,.COVID-19 to test this assumption. The whole world is…
Read MoreHave you ever heard of the Serenity Prayer? God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference. It has been adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous, but I think the prayer prescribes a practice that would be beneficial to us all,…
Read MoreAs traditional New Years resolutions fall out of fashion, new ideas pop up designed to help us regroup and decide how to progress for the next 365 days. Coming up with a word for the year is a popular approach, but figuring out a word that will carry you through the entire year can seem…
Read MorePerfectionism is one of the worst psychological traps. It is a snake eating its own tail. Being driven to take on all the responsibilities only means there are more opportunities to screw up. This is the predicament that sends the perfectionist’s anxiety sky high! Getting to the root of perfectionism takes time and the following…
Read MoreWe spend the last months of each year decorating, indulging, anticipating, and celebrating. It is no wonder that January brings with it a bit of the post-holiday funk. Behind us is fun and festivity and in front of us is responsibility and discipline—no thank you! If you notice yourself feeling a little more lethargic and…
Read MoreHere’s How Everyone Can Benefit from Therapy There’s often a stigma associated with therapy: everyone who needs therapy is broken, sick, or mentally ill. Not only is this not true, but this notion could prevent many people from seeking help, some who greatly need it. Therapy is not just for people who are struggling in…
Read MoreWhat Is Discernment Counseling? Discernment counseling is when couples seek counsel about whether or not to end their marriage. Usually this happens when a couple is on the verge of deciding to divorce. In many cases, the spouses have mixed feelings: one partner wants to save the marriage and one wants to end it.…
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