by Elizabeth Brokamp | Mar 20, 2020 | Counseling, Online Counseling
Online counseling can take some getting used to. Here are some tips to get you in the swing of things. The coronavirus is changing the world in countless ways and moving much of our lives online. Every industry is feeling the impact, including counseling. As a result,...
by Elizabeth Brokamp | Mar 18, 2020 | Coronavirus, Counseling
When stress is high and we’re all afraid, it’s easy to forget self-care. We’re in an international coronavirus crisis and reeling to cope with its impact on school, work, and daily living; who has time for self-care? The answer is that it’s not...
by Elizabeth Brokamp | Mar 16, 2020 | Coronavirus, Counseling
Extroverts get recharged through social contact so what happens to them during social distancing? The phrase “social distancing” has made its way into the national discourse in the last few weeks. Countless articles, blog posts, and nightly news features...
by Elizabeth Brokamp | Mar 15, 2020 | Relationships
How do you know when it is time to let go? Your relationship — if you are being honest — has been limping along for a while. Neither of you seems happy but no one is really talking about it. Instead, you go about your daily routines, feeling dissatisfied,...
by Elizabeth Brokamp | Mar 13, 2020 | Counseling
Many therapists in the DC area don’t take insurance. Why not? Many people start their search for a mental health therapist by asking friends or their family doctor for recommendations. After that — understandably concerned about costs — they...