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Does Insurance Pay for Couples Counseling?
Using insurance to pay for couples counseling is a bit tricky. Here's why.

Raffi Bilek
3 days ago6 min read


Reframing Amid Rumination: How to Break the Negative Thinking Cycle
Persistent rumination can impact focus, happiness, productivity, and much more. Luckily, there are ways to overcome rumination; with a little understanding and focus, it is possible to shift our mental states to focus on brighter things.

Baltimore Therapy Center
Oct 234 min read


The Journey Back to Yourself After Trauma
It's easy to lose yourself after trauma. But there is a pathway back to who you are.

Baltimore Therapy Center
Oct 34 min read


Private Pay vs. Insurance: Are Private Pay Therapists Better?
It's nice when your insurance covers therapy - but is it worth it to go out of network? There are plenty of therapists out there - let's help you choose the one that's right for you.

Raffi Bilek
Jun 14 min read


What’s The Difference Between Therapy and Life Coaching
What’s the reality here? How is therapy different from life coaching? And if you’re looking for help with an issue in your life, should you see a therapist or a life coach? Let’s look at […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Apr 24 min read


What Do I Do If My Family Member Won't Get Mental Help?
Struggling with a family member who refuses mental health treatment? Here are some strategies to cope and improve family well-being without losing hope. 

Baltimore Therapy Center
Jan 27 min read


How to Support Your Partner with Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (AKA impotence) is a frustrating and embarrassing problem for anyone to have to deal with. Here are some ways a partner can support a man with this problem.

Raffi Bilek
Apr 11, 20229 min read


How Does Therapy Work?
“How many sessions will this take?” Here's my best shot at answering this question.

Raffi Bilek
Aug 4, 20213 min read


What is a first therapy session like?
<p>Most people have never been to therapy before and are understandably a bit nervous about what the first therapy session going to be like.  If you’ve gotten up the courage to make that first appointment, […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Jul 19, 20183 min read


Therapy for Women
<p>Why a post on therapy for women?  Is therapy somehow different for women than for men?  Do they face different issues? The answer is yes and no. Certainly the problems we help clients with are […]</p>

Raffi Bilek
Apr 18, 20162 min read
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