by Kelly Locker, LPC | Oct 7, 2018 | Newsletters
Many of us have our feet firmly planted on the path of self improvement and personal development while others may frequently wander on and off that particular, bumpy road. Regardless, I believe we all generally want more for ourselves; better relationships, more...
by Kelly Locker, LPC | Oct 4, 2018 | Newsletters
“The unexamined life is not worth living.” I’ve always been intrigued by this statement from Socrates. The moment it first touched my ears, it had the sweet, clear ring of truth to it. Perhaps it’s the reason I became a therapist. I routinely...
by Camille Bruton Reinhold, LPC, EMIB | Oct 3, 2018 | Newsletters
When I was a little girl, I loved and feared my parents. Perhaps, fear was predominate. If you are 35 or older, very likely your parents raised you the same way. It was the era of Authoritarian Parenting, with strict boundaries and rules about what you can and cannot...
by Kelly Locker, LPC | Mar 21, 2015 | Newsletters
~Never allow someone to be your priority, while allowing yourself to be their option. -Mark Twain Selfish love…is that not an oxymoron? Is it ever selfish to love? Your first response would likely be, “no.” Then why, I ask, do so many of us feel it is selfish...
by Kelly Locker, LPC | Mar 14, 2015 | Newsletters
What is self-pay and why would I self-pay? One of the most popular forms of payment in mental health practices is self-pay. When an individual pays for therapy through self-pay as opposed to utilizing insurance both confidentiality and treatment remain between you and...
