Courage in Action:
a blog of Empowered Life Counseling LLC
Blog posts and news about the therapy practice, including mental health education and resources; reflections about authentic living in times of stress and change; and business updates.
Insurance Updates
Good news! If you would like to use existing insurance coverage to pay for counseling services, I am now paneled with the following insurance providers: Ambetter; Amwell; Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield; Cigna; Home State; New Directions EAP; United Healthcare; WellFirst.
Virtual events and resources
Check out the free virtual event hosted by STL Community College on 11/10/20 from 6-8pm, Mental and Physical Resilience in the Time of COVID. Learn more about free counseling services through Missouri’s Show Me Hope project.
St. Louis Community College is hosting Mental and Physical Resilience in the Time of Covid on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 6:00pm to 8:00pm. This presentation is open to the community and will be available via recording afterward.
Show Me Hope is Missouri’s Crisis Counseling Program in response to the COVID-19 impacts and is funded federally. Visit the website for online resources or call the Disaster Distress Helpline listed below.
Insurance panels
I am in the process of applying to several insurance panels so I can provide services through clients’ existing healthcare coverage. The credentialing process and timeline can vary per insurance company and plan, so please contact me with any questions. I am also in the process of applying to work with several Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and hope to provide the community with a variety of payment options.
Article: Surviving Election Stress
The stress related to current events, including the presidential election, will continue beyond the first Tuesday of November this year. Greater Good Magazine shares Eight Questions That Can Help You Survive Election Stress. The concise list is so on-point, I copied it below and encourage you to further explore their website for more self-care gems.
Open for Business
Open for business Welcome! During this time of change, I have chosen to move forward with the dream of providing individual counseling within my own private practice. I look forward to connecting with others (virtually) and building my practice as we look to the future. My motivations for this current timing are due to the increased tension of current events in 2020: stress related to a global pandemic, uncertainty due to societal change and the upcoming election are impacting our wellbeing. I am passionate about using the virtual resources available through telehealth to offer quality, inclusive, affordable and timely counseling services to all.
