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Tasha K. Young, LCPC Tasha K. Young, LCPC

Resentment vs. Contempt: Why the Difference Matters

You caught yourself rolling your eyes at your partner and it scared you a little. Here's the real difference, resentment is about what happened, contempt is about who you're starting to believe they are, and why the distinction matters.

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Tasha K. Young, LCPC Tasha K. Young, LCPC

Is Brainspotting Therapy in Illinois Covered by Insurance?

Brainspotting therapy is confirmed covered under Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and Aetna PPO in Illinois — but Medicaid coverage isn't confirmed yet. Here's what's actually available right now, including two Black women therapists certified in the modality at Walk With Me Counseling Center.

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Tasha K. Young, LCPC Tasha K. Young, LCPC

Does Blue Cross Community Health Plan Cover Telehealth Therapy in Illinois?

Yes — Blue Cross Community Health Plans covers online therapy in Illinois, and it's written into state law, not a temporary pandemic policy. At Walk With Me Counseling Center, BCCHP members pay $0 out of pocket. Here's how coverage works, what it costs, and what to expect from a virtual session.

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Tasha K. Young, LCPC Tasha K. Young, LCPC

Can I Get a Same-Week Therapy Appointment in Illinois?

Wondering how quickly you can start therapy? Same-week appointments may be available at Walk With Me Counseling Center, depending on therapist availability and fit. Here's what actually determines your timeline, what happens between your consultation and first session, and how to check current openings.

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Tasha K. Young, LCPC Tasha K. Young, LCPC

Brainspotting vs EMDR: Which Is Better for Trauma?

EMDR has decades of research behind it. Brainspotting is newer and more body-focused. Neither is automatically better, here's what actually separates them and how to figure out which fits you.

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