Counseling & Coaching
During my second year of college, I remember logging on to Facebook some time during Black History Month and seeing that one of my friends had posted a Morgan Freeman clip. In the clip, Freeman stated that the best way to deal with racism was to stop talking about it…
On average, White Americans are two times more likely to go to counseling than their African American counterparts. This disparity isn’t only because African Americans believe mental health services are expensive or costly, either. There is…
A number of people never get counseling because they are afraid they won’t get a counselor that helps them. This fear could cost them an opportunity to get the help they need or the opportunity to simply better themselves. Finding a counselor you feel comfortable with can…
We are happy to announce the release of a new video that will introduce the world to Thriveworks! For years, we’ve been building a business that makes counseling more accessible and affordable than ever for people all over the country. We’ve got the momentum and are growing rapidly, but there is much more for us to accomplish.
What’s a “Me-Monster,” and how can I be sure that I am not one? Good questions! If you got the impression that being a Me-Monster is an unfavorable thing, you’re off to a good start. You may not recognize “Me-Monsters” at first glance, but you…
Hiring a team of experts to manage your medical billing could be the best decision you’ve made in a while. There’s an old cliche that we’ve all probably heard: you have to spend money to make money. Nowhere is that more true than in the…
Learning the difference between sadness and depression Read: Back to Basics, Depression 101 We live in a time when what life is supposed to look like largely comes from an external world of media messages. We see the happy people on TV and begin to…
Why do we worry? Why do we bother engaging in thoughts that ultimately harm us and detract from positive living? The fact is that worrying is unavoidable, but it’s not impossible to manage. Here is a possible solution to your worrying problems that might help…
The New Reality for School I love the beginning of fall. School has just begun, with all of the excitement and anticipation it brings. It is like the children’s version of New Year’s Eve, but with all of their promises and resolutions for the new school year. While many of…
What are some myths and misconceptions about mental illness and health? I have spent most of my childhood and adult life around friends and family who suffer from different types of mental health problems. It took me a long time to realize that not everyone…
How to Respond to Criticism – 3 Ways to Handle it Tips for how to handle criticism in everyday situations. A major downside to putting yourself out there with an idea or opinion is that someone will always have something negative to say. In my own experiences, I’ve found that…
Why verifying benefits is crucial for all clinicians and practices. Billing is one of the least enjoyable aspects of any provider’s relationship with managed care. It can easily lead to frustration, and denied claims often result in thousands of dollars of lost revenue. This usually…
