Therapist's Blog

Insights and ideas from the therapist team at Meghan L. Reitz and Associates.

Working on Us: Making a Relationship Work

If you are anyone who is anyone, quite literally, you probably have some work to do in the area of your relationships. This could include friendships, romantic relationships, or family relationships. For the purpose of this article, we will focus on what you can do to improve your relationship with your partner or spouse.

Stepping Outside the Box: The Balance Between Embracing Who You Are & Who You Want To Be

Do you ever want to be someone different? Or change who you are? I think we all have had times where we have desired these things.

Psych Week Antics: Discover Channel Takes Shot at Mental Health

The Discovery Channel has been airing "Psych Week," and it seems appropriate to compose a blog post on how this type of programming impacts viewers and professionals alike. As a therapist, I am the first to admit how drawn I am to such television programs. It is always interesting to see "real-life" stories and experiences that pertain to the mental health field.

ADD & ADHD: The Truth of the Matter

Is it ADD? Is it ADHD? Is it depression? Is it anxiety? Or is it something else medically related? These are all valid questions that you have possibly asked yourself or asked about your child at one time or another. It is a difficult diagnosis to pin-point and can often be confused with other diagnoses. It is extremely important try the following steps, in this order, to assess whether or not you might be dealing with ADD/ADHD.