Money steers mental health care more than most clients realize. Here Matt explains how insurance incentives shape clinical decisions and shows how time-limited, skills-based therapy plans can deliver effective care without open-ended treatment. Tactical Counseling clarifies its private-pay model and new superbill option while emphasizing planned, collaborative endings.   Read More…

Tags: insurance, superbills, privatepay, therapy tools, sfbt, dbt, counseling, outcomes, policy

Stress is a part of life, but sometimes it overwhelms us. In this post, Matt explores Acute Stress Disorder (ASD), a short-term but serious response to trauma that disrupts daily life and relationships. Learn why early support matters, how trauma-informed care helps, and what practical steps can help. Practical strategies can help prevent ASD from progressing to PTSD. Tactical Counseling works alongside you to build up your resilience and recovery so that You don’t have to face it alone.   Read More…

Tags: emotional health, trauma-informed care, resilience tips, self-awareness, therapy tools

Grief isn’t always about death, and healing doesn’t always start with talking. See how Matt explores how journaling can support people through non-death grief, from life transitions to losses that go unseen. With the TEAR framework as a guide, this post offers space for reflection, honesty, and moving forward at your own pace.    Read More…

Tags: emotional health, life transitions, journaling, grief, therapy tools, tactical counseling, self-awareness, TEAR framework

Understanding your personality type can deepen your therapy experience, improve self-awareness, and even enhance how you learn and study. See what Matt says about using personality insights to support your mental health journey.    Read More…

Tags: personality assessment, MBTI, self-awareness, therapy tools, emotional intelligence, client insight, counseling support, personal growth, mental health reflection