By: Suzanne Maiden, M.A., LPC Years before I became a therapist, I began my own therapeutic journey. My first therapist, Ed, said something so profound I never forgot. I was depressed and felt hopeless. I thought about suicide. I didn’t have a plan or anything, but it surely seemed as a possible option at the time. Although I […]
Self-Help
Therapy is Hard Work for the Patient
By: Suzanne Maiden, M.A., LPC Only the bravest of the brave go to and stay in therapy – the psychological kind. THERAPY IS HARD WORK for the patient. Therapy (you know, the counseling kind), requires an enormous emotional and financial commitment. Then there is that pesky time factor, ideally, the patient should attend 1 session per week – more […]
Cutting Comes To Mainstream Media!
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy By: Suzanne Maiden, M.A. I was pleasantly surprised to see the Today Show with Dr. Nancy Snyderman and the Editor in Chief, Ann Shoket, of Seventeen Magazine, discuss cutting behaviors in young women. ‘Cutting’ is the layperson word for Self -Injurious Behaviors […]
5 Keys to Finding a Good Therapist
By: Suzanne Maiden As a Family Therapist one question frequently asked is: “How do I find a good therapist?” Below are 5 basic components to consider: I. Word of Mouth is still one of the best ways to find a skilled therapist. If you’re resistant to asking a friend, consider calling the following to ask […]