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Changes in Insurance Provider Information
Jacqui Williams, LMFT is now an Aetna participating provider in both the Aetna Behavioral Health and the Aetna Employee Assistance Program (EAP) networks. Please visit www.aetna.com for more information regarding your individual or family insurance plan or contact Jacqui at 407-956-5773 if you have any additional questions.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )What do I do?
A client came in this week for his appointment and he asked me if I had ever heard of the saying, “when you come to a fork in the road, what do you do”. I quickly began to develop my thoughts to respond in a clinically profound way, when he said “you have to pick [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )How does therapy work?
Many of my clients report feeling nervous about entering counseling because they are unsure of what to expect. To help build a better understanding, here are some of my thoughts.
If you are hurting inside or your life just doesn’t seem to be working, talking with friends or family members can sometimes help you feel a [...]
Athlete Connections: The transition begins
I have been asked to be a part of amazing organization called Athlete Connections. I have also had the opportunity to be a co-author in creating a workbook in helping student-athletes prepare for when the final buzzer sounds and the lights dim to then enter the workforce. Many student-athletes are faced with the ultimate question [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )To use insurance or not to use insurance…….That is the question.
Can I use my insurance for your services? What will happen if I use my health insurance for your mental health services? What are the benefits of using my insurance? What are the reasons not to use insurance? Many of my clients ask me these types of questions when they first inquire on entering counseling. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Heart Attacks and Depression
I am currently working on creating a better understanding of common reactions to traumatic events in my PhD program. After any situation, especially a life altering experience we cope in different ways. What is healthy and what is abnormal?
As an example, a heart attack is a life altering event and much like [...]
What happens when you start to turn into the person you never wanted….your Mother?
Interestingly, this is not as uncommon as one might think. Many of my clients in Central Flordia struggle with this transition and wonder why. I believe using the old adage of “you are what you eat” can conversely be restated to say “you live what you know”. As much as [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )HELP! I have a question for Jacqui!
Dear Jacqui,
My name is Tina from Lake Mary, Florida. I have a 15 year old daughter who is very active and extremely body conscious. I think she could benefit from therapy, but I don’t know what to do because I don’t want to push her away. Can she have an eating disorder [...]
Parenting Your Teen with Less Stress
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Parenting Your Teen with Less Stress
How to Maintain Communication
Even though teens need to separate from their parents during adolescence, they also need to know that the safety net of home and family is always there for them. [...]
Why am I embarrassed and worry about food then overeat? HELP!
Do you ever wonder why you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you ever eat in the car because you are embarrassed about eating in front of others? Do you ever feel guilty about eating certain types of food? Do you stress about your weight on a daily basis? So you [...]
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