Recovery from Substance Abuse: Alternative Coping Mechanisms
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 19.7 million Americans (aged 12 or older) battled with substance abuse in 2017. Now, substance abuse is defined as dependence or over-indulgence in addictive substances — such as alcohol or drugs....
What Is Black-and-White Thinking?
Black-and-white thinking, also known as polarized or dichotomous thinking, is a manner of thinking that relies on extremes. In other words, rather than viewing the world around you as complex and nuanced, you see it as one thing or another. Black-and-white thinking is...
In-Person vs. Online Therapy: Finding What’s Best For You
Whether you have been going to therapy for years and are looking to find something that fits better in your schedule or you are trying it out for the first time, deciding whether to do sessions in-person or online can be a tough choice. On the one hand, in-person...
How to Cope with Being “Ghosted”
Ever been stood up for no reason after going on some great dates over the past few weeks? Maybe you’ve been dating for a few months, and suddenly you don’t hear anything back. Perhaps you’re hitting it off super well with a new love interest, and then they stop...
What To Do When You’re Not Getting What You Want From Therapy
Therapy can be an extremely valuable tool for helping people navigate through life challenges, define identities, and feel satisfied and fulfilled in life. But, if you do not connect with your therapist, achieving any of these things will be extremely difficult. ...
Megan Negendank, LMFT
Licensed Psychotherapist
Counseling can help us improve our relationships with others as well as with ourselves. Often when we take the time and space to explore our experiences, we find increased understanding for ourselves and others. This helps us heal, grow, love, and live fulfilling, meaningful lives.
You can find me at Love Heal Grow Counseling in Sacramento, CA and in the community facilitating healthy relationship groups with my husband.
916-572-7412
✉ megan@lovehealgrow.com
