by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Dec 17, 2017 | Christmas, Family, Holidays, Relationships, Self-care
Oh December… the month of high hopes and expectations, shopping, over the top decorations, and extended family visits. The idea of holiday greetings and gay happy meetings sounds great. But the reality is that you’ve been stressed out since Halloween, ended up crying...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Sep 18, 2017 | Counseling, Couples Counseling, Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Self-care, Therapy
At this point in my life, I no longer use insurance to cover therapy. In the past, I have seen therapists who take my insurance, those who offer sliding scale ($25-$60), and those who charge $150/session. Different life situations require different choices. Whether...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Sep 11, 2017 | Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Relationships, Self-care, Therapy
Life doesn’t always work out the way that we hope. At some point we’ve all felt frustrated, stuck, and overwhelmed. We’ve all had moments when we’ve been unsatisfied by our relationships, felt unappreciated at work, and generally unhappy with life circumstances....
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Sep 4, 2017 | Marriage, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Self-care, Therapy
So many people appear overwhelmed and harried these days. I know I’m guilty of it. Multitasking, running late to meetings, and generally juggling too many things at one time. The idea of living a balanced, happy life is elusive. In fact, I’m not sure most of us seek...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | Jul 3, 2017 | Counseling, Couples Counseling, Couples Therapy, Marriage, Marriage Counseling, Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Relationships, Self-care
As a native Philadelphian, Fourth of July has a special place in my heart. I gained so much of my take-no-shit attitude from the culture of our nation’s birthplace. Our founding fathers believed so fiercely in this country that they risked their lives to achieve its...
by Theresa Herring, LMFT | May 15, 2017 | Parenthood, Parenting, Self-care, Special Needs
To all the amazing moms out there who have kids with high needs, Your kid might not know to thank you or have the social awareness to make you a card, buy you a gift, or bring you breakfast in bed. Chances are Sunday felt like just another day. Another tough day. Your...
