Jody Reed, MA, LPC

Welcome to the month of May! We may think of flowers: “April showers bring May flowers.” However, May can bring a lot of life changes: high school graduations, college graduations, starting a new career, getting engaged, anticipated summer internships, last-minute details to get ready for a June ...

Thoughts…everyone has them. Just because a thought pops up in your mind does not mean it is true. Challenge those automatic negative thoughts. Find evidence to refute them. Replace them with truth:
“Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. I will choose to focus on my strengths.”
“Everybody has p...

I am pleased to announce that I am now accepting Cigna insurance in addition to Blue Cross Blue Shield and Optum/United/One Healthcare!

Just a little humor to brighten your day!

Do you find yourself smiling on the outside, but on the inside, you are silently crying and aren’t sure which way to turn? Perhaps you find yourself worrying more than normal. Perhaps you are having trouble connecting with others in a meaningful way. Are you feeling overwhelmed with everything yo...

As we go through the holidays, we often reflect on the past. Maybe there are a lot of heart-warming memories. Maybe you feel a sense of loss missing a loved one. Maybe you have painful memories of past trauma. Whatever is going through your mind, the holidays are also a reminder to look ahead to ...

This is 2020, not 1950!
Okay, 2020 may not be your favorite year in all of history, but it is the year we are currently living in. If we think back to (or imagine, for those of us that weren’t alive then) the decade that brought us Elvis, many images may pop into our minds…cool cars, television s...

A Few Benefits of Telehealth

• Safe option to focus on your emotional well-being during a pandemic.
• Convenient and less travel time—hop on your phone, tablet, or computer from your home, office, or parked car.
• Save on babysitting costs...you can have a sitter watch the kids for the length of...

Supporting your emotional health through Telehealth! I am still doing online counseling for teens and adults and plan to do so for the safety and convenience of my clients throughout the pandemic and beyond.