Making the Most of Online Therapy & Phone Therapy Sessions By: Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCC We’re sheltering in place to protect our health and the health of our communities from the spread of coronavirus. And that’s meant adapting our normal routines—for work,...
We’re Growing: New Suburban Practice to Open in May By: Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCC At Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be growing our Chicago-based outpatient mental health practice with a new, second location in Northbrook,...
Why Intentions Are More Empowering Than Resolutions By: Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCC Many of us start the new year with refreshed optimism and a list of ambitious resolutions. By the time late January rolls around, however, it’s not unusual to feel defeated—rather than...
Holiday Sobriety Tips By: Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCC The holidays can be particularly stressful time of year! Create a safety plan around holiday parties / family events. Sobriety strategies can include: Limiting your time in stressful situations or around difficult...
How to Respond to Comments About Your Body or Food During the Holiday By: Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCC Let’s imagine you’re at a holiday party. You’ve worked hard to accept body-positive or body-neutral principles into your life this year. You’ve been feeling more at home...
It’s a Busy Season at Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics By: Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCC Fall 2019 is off to a great start at Midwest Counseling! We’ve welcomed new clinicians to our team and soon will be introducing a new group for graduate students, as well as one...