Anam Counseling Occasional Newsletter
Early Spring Update
Telehealth, New Modalities
Jess Helle-Morrissey, MA, MSW, LGSW, PMH-C March 2020
Telehealth and COVID-19
As information on COVID-19 continues to increase, what is becoming clear is that “social distancing” in addition to hand-washing are effective ways to slow the spread of the virus. I want to assure you that I am staying abreast of recommendations in Minnesota and both locations I work at are taking extra precautions. If you feel ill, think you may have been exposed, or would just feel better about staying home, I want to remind folks that Telehealth is always an option and is an easy switch to do, even last-minute. It’s not quite the same as in-person therapy but in the short-term, it’s helpful and effective. It just requires a good secure internet connection and a quiet place to chat.
These are hard times and it’s normal to feel extra stress, worry, and anxiety. Do your best to find small ways to take good care of your physical and mental health such as staying hydrated and finding moments for some deep breaths. Here is a link to an article that has some evidence-based ways to work with any anxiety this might bring up.
ART - Accelerated Resolution Therapy
This October, I re-upped my training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, usually shortened to ART. If you’re familiar with EMDR, ART is a somewhat similar modality in that it uses a structured format combined with eye movements (known as bilateral stimulation) to bring rapid healing to traumatic or difficult memories. “Keep the memory, lose the pain” is the phrase ART uses to describe the healing process for this modality. The clients I’ve been using it with have found it helpful and healing. If you’re interested in learning more about ART, let’s talk in session.
Practice Openings
Currently I have openings for 1-2 new clients in my Minneapolis office and 1-2 new clients at my St. Paul office. I appreciate your referrals!
A Few Reminders...
As a reminder, I am always happy to provide you with a receipt and a diagnostic code for you to submit to your insurance company for potential out-of-network (OON) reimbursement. As a reminder, OON is not guaranteed and is plan-specific based on your insurance. Sessions are still paid for up front and your insurance company would give you any OON reimbursement directly. Sessions can also be paid for with an HSA/FSA card.
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Jess Helle-Morrissey, MA, MSW, LGSW, PMH-C
www.anamcounseling.com