by Anthony Centore | Nov 22, 2019 | Counseling News, Managing Holiday Stress
My parents do not approve of my relationship. I am 23 years old and I have lived with my boyfriend (who I plan to marry) since February 2019. Since then, I am constantly getting told that this was a bad decision and I am constantly being asked by my parents to leave...
by Anthony Centore | Oct 14, 2019 | Counseling News, Social Skills
How can I make connections to make new friends? I do things like go to meetup group hikes, but I don’t know how to translate that into ongoing acquaintances, much less deepen it into friendships. I feel like people would be annoyed if I tried to insert myself...
by Anthony Centore | Jul 26, 2019 | Private Practice
If you’re like most, when you start a private counseling practice, you’re a bit nervous about whether you’ll get enough clients in the door. Whether you’ll be able to stay in business—perhaps whether you’ll be able to buy groceries—depends on whether or not there are...
by Anthony Centore | Jun 14, 2019 | Counseling Blog, Private Practice
Being in my position, I regularly get practice and employment questions from mental health professionals. Questions related to the issue of non-compete agreements are some of the most common. Here’s one:Hi Anthony,I’m newly licensed and was offered a position at a...
by Anthony Centore | Jun 12, 2019 | Counseling News, Family, Men and Mental Health
It’s difficult for many people to admit they need help and then to actually seek out that help—it’s sometimes even more difficult for men. That said, it’s important that men (as well as women) ask for and seek professional mental health help when they need it, as...
