Athens Counseling & Psychotherapy, LLC

My eyes, your window.

October 2, 2018November 4, 2018by Marielle

I love Irwin Yalom's writing, his approach to therapy and his patients, and his insight. I was re-reading his book "The Gift of Therapy" for about the hundredth time, and came across this excerpt, which once again inspired me. I wanted to share it with you. "Decades ago I saw a patient with breast cancer, [...]

Addiction and Recovery

Language matters

September 14, 2018November 4, 2018by Marielle

"Hi, I'm an addict" is a common introduction in a Recovery support meeting or even in a counseling session. Other phrases like "junkie" and "druggie", or "ex-addict" follow closely behind. The language of Recovery too closely mirrors the language of addiction. Many of my patients see "relapse" and "failure" as synonymous with Recovery. As I listen [...]

Therapy Musings

This Place

April 11, 2018November 4, 2018by Marielle

This place, where donating plasma so she can keep a roof over her head is the reality of America.

Uncategorized

The Journey Begins

April 10, 2018November 4, 2018by Marielle

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton Marielle.

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