Remote Counseling Now Available at All Three Offices — Permanently!

Studies estimate that 74 percent of people surveyed were “highly satisfied” with their telehealth appointments. 

We think that’s great news! 

We’ve received positive feedback from our clients, as well. Telemedicine saves travel time and has been easier for many of our clients to fit into their schedules than in-person appointments.

That’s why we’ve decided to permanently offer telemedicine appointments. But don’t worry, this doesn’t mean that in-person appointments are going away!

Visit our site to learn more or make an appointment.

Telemedicine is Here to Stay!

Michigan Psychological Care is happy to announce that we are permanently offering telemedicine appointments as part of our normal scheduling. We first offered telemedicine as a safe way to continue care under pandemic stay-at-home orders. The virtual appointments were so successful and beneficial to our clients that we’ve made them a permanent part of our care.

All our therapists at all three locations have been trained and are successfully using telemedicine for appointments, using our secure app. 

Visit our website for more information.

When the Holidays Aren't Happy

If you’re dreading the holiday season, you’re not alone! The season of joy can be very difficult to get through if you’re grieving, under a lot of stress, or feel alone. It’s important to know that you’re not alone and it’s OK to not be OK during the holidays. But there are things you can do to make the season a little easier on yourself. 

• Accept your feelings – Allow yourself to feel what you’re going through. You don’t have to pretend that everything is fine all the time.
• Learn to say no – The holidays can come with a lot of expectations at work and at home. If you’re stretched too thin or just don’t have the support you need, give yourself permission to say no to invitations, requests for help, or other people’s expectations. 
• Take care of your health – The weather, cold and flu season, and holiday expectations can put extra stress on your physical and mental health. A healthy diet including plenty of water and sleep can help you stay your healthiest. 

Michigan Psychological Care has more tips for self-care during the holidays. We also have in-person and telemedicine appointments. Because everybody needs support sometimes.

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It's OK to Not be OK During the Holidays

Do the holidays leave you feeling stressed and anxious? You’re not alone.

To many people, the holidays are a season of stress and sadness. Financial burdens, grief, addiction, and loneliness seem amplified by the sights and sounds of the season. All that good cheer on the outside can’t always soothe the pain on the inside, especially if you don’t have a great support system. In fact, it can make you feel left out and more alone. 

It’s OK to not be OK during the holidays. But there are things you can do to make the season a little easier on yourself. Taking care of your health and connecting with others are especially important this time of year. Read more at Michigan Psychological Care.

Telemedicine is Safe, Effective, and Convenient!

Through the COVID pandemic, telemedicine has proven to be a safe and effective way to continue your care at our Michigan Psychological Care offices. In fact, telemedicine has several benefits over traditional appointments. One thing that has become clear is that telemedicine has a positive impact on our community. It makes care more accessible, allowing us to help more clients.

Telemedicine appointments:

• Bring care to those too far away from the office
• Save you time; make scheduling easier
• Reduce the need for childcare or time off for appointments
• Remove transportation barriers
• Allow greater privacy, reducing feelings of stigma 
• Make care accessible for those with barriers that make in-person appointments difficult
• Give you a “home field advantage” that can make it easier to relax and share
• Help reduce your exposure to the viruses that cause COVID and influenza

To learn more about scheduling a telemedicine appointment with Michigan Psychological Care, visit our website.

Telemedicine Appointments Mean We Are Here for You, Wherever You Are!

As the COVID pandemic continues to unfold and we move into flu season, Michigan Psychological Care is committed to providing you the safest, best care possible. 

When in-person care was restricted due to COVID, we began offering telemedicine appointments so client care could continue without interruption. We are happy to announce that we will continue to offer telemedicine appointments as an option because of the many benefits they offer.

Telemedicine has proven to be a safe and effective way to continue your care that offers certain benefits over the traditional, in-person appointments.

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Relationship Counseling for COVID Stress

COVID-19 has put stress on all aspects of peoples’ lives. One especially important, and often overlooked, aspect has been the effect on relationships.

Dealing with relationship stress properly is important because relationships have such a large impact on our well-being. Additionally, strong romantic relationships have been shown to correlate with both physical and mental health. 

Unfortunately, stress and loneliness often create lower satisfaction with relationships. Times of hardship are when we benefit the most from strong relationships, but these times also put the most strain on our relationships. Managing the effects of this stress is key to a strong relationship!

In times when many are dealing with financial stress, homeschooling, childcare, and potential sickness, is your relationship a source of strength and stability, or another source of stress?

Looking for relationship help? Michigan Psychological offers counseling in Clinton County, Gratiot, and Midland MI. Contact us today!