Health insurance can be complicated. It can seem even more frustrating when your therapist doesn’t accept your insurance and you’re paying out of pocket for sessions. Did you know that you can submit proof of therapy sessions to your insurance company, and they’ll reimburse you? Let's delve into the powerful tool known as a "Superbill" and explore how you can use it to navigate the reimbursement process with ease.

You’ve heard it before – “new year, new me!”. More cardio, less toxicity, more intentional about time spent, less clutter, better nutrition, less stress. Time and time again, for the New Year, we set goals and resolutions we wish to complete, starting January 1. We stress these goals to the point of extinction by placing unrealistic expectations on ourselves. Overwhelmed, we throw in the towel and fall back into our same ways experiencing little to no improvement. Rather than seeing the puzzle as one small piece at a time, we only glance at the puzzle as one large maze and discourage ourselves from going further.

How do we break this annual cycle and bypass the stressful pressure of society to make and stick to these resolutions? How can we step up our “new year, new me!” resolution game and successfully improve one action, one day at a time?

Years ago, I was attending some conference somewhere and this question was asked by the speaker. They said, “think about your job - are you an explorer, a vacationer, or a prisoner?”. What a thought-provoking question. I’ve used it ever since in various contexts over the years. I’ve taught undergraduate and graduate level courses and ask my students this same question at the start of the semester. “Think about this class - which of these describes you best?”. I’ve used it when I speak at conferences, in workshops, in strategic planning meetings with board members, and in casual conversations with friends who are looking for a little clarity.

Now, I’m asking you. Are you an explorer, a vacationer, or a prisoner when it comes to your therapy sessions? Let’s take a deeper look at what each of these roles look like in the context of therapy sessions.

One of the most commonly asked questions regarding mental health is if lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, can positively impact mental health. Think about your physical health goals - you can’t just hit one workout at the gym and see significant change the next day. It’s the same with your mental health - therapy and physical fitness go hand-in-hand and complement each other. One therapy session may bring temporary relief, answers, insight, but think about the transformation you can achieve if you show up for yourself for 6 weeks or 6 months!