Have you ever wondered what a therapy session is actually like? Unsure of what to expect in your first visit to a therapist? In this video, Karen shares what you can expect in that first session and what subsequent therapy sessions will involve.

So you've made the decision to see a therapist? Great! That's a courageous first step.  Now it's time to find a therapist that is right for you. In this video, Karen explains the most common ways to find a therapist in your area and how to know if they are the right fit for you and your needs.

Many people often ask the question "When should I see a therapist?". In this video, Karen discusses the many reasons clients often come to therapy, and how to know when seeing a therapist may be right for you.

When we are defensive, effective communication stops. Let’s consider what it means to be defensive. When someone is defensive they:

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.

The mind heals itself in the same way the body does. Much of this occurs during sleep, particularly during REM sleep. Francine Shapiro developed EMDR in 1987, utilizing this process in order to treat PTSD. Since then, EMDR has been used to effectively treat many mental health problems.

In our day, the struggle for freedom continues – not only for our political freedom as a nation in a world full of commotion – but for personal freedom as individuals and families.  However, the great threat to freedom often lies within.  

Let’s get one thing straight: we humans do not like to be in pain. It’s uncomfortable, inconvenient, and very often unbearable. Whether it’s physical aching, emotional grief, mental stress, spiritual wounding… nope. We don’t like it.

As the primary insurance analyst for Roubicek & Thacker Counseling, I have come across a variety of insurance companies, third-party administrators, rates, plans and coverages. Here are some insider tips for you -- things to know ahead of time when considering using your insurance to help pay for your mental health services:

Ever wonder why you keep putting off that pile of papers on your desk? Cleaning out your closet? Or making that phone call to set up a physical with your doctor?

A legend often contributed to the Cherokee, speaks of a grandfather who is teaching his grandson about life. He tells a story of two wolves who are fighting. “One” he says, “is angry, envious, greedy. He lives with regret, arrogance, self-pity and pride. The other is kind, humble, compassionate, full of empathy, generosity and faith.”