Jody Reed, MA, LPC

The first day of fall has made its grand entrance with sunshine, blue skies, and cooler air! Today has so much in it for which to be grateful. Life is like that…you may find yourself going through difficult times, but you can look around and see even the small blessings that can give you a ray ho...

August…a new school year, a new fiscal year, a new chapter in life as summer comes to an end. It’s a time of multitasking and a time of being busy, sometimes overwhelmingly so. Don’t forget to take a breather! Enjoy a cup of tea while relaxing for a few minutes amidst all the chaos. Sit down and ...

Friends…I’m not talking about the 10-season television show…but genuine, real-life friends.

Even as adults, we need friendships. A couple of my best friends and I have maintained friendships since middle school…that was over 35 years ago! Those are some that I count as lifelong friendships. We’v...

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 ...