New IFS group: Parts and Process

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Parts and Process: An Internal Family Systems-based Therapy Group

This group is intended for individuals looking to practice engaging with others in a deep and vulnerable way. We will explore the IFS model as a group, learning how to speak for parts of the self as well as building skills to get to know parts through guided meditation and experiential conversation. Goals include improving communication skills in interpersonal relationships as well as getting to know parts in a meaningful way.

Johanna Bond, LMHC is in private practice at Perspectives Mental Health Counseling, PLLC. She completed her masters in counseling at the University of Rochester, and has completed Level One training in Internal Family Systems therapy.

When: every other Tuesday 2-3pm, beginning on 2/20/24

Where: Online

Cost: $60 per group

For more information or to join the group, please contact Johanna Bond at jbond@perspectivesroc.com. Group members are encouraged to be engaged in their own individual therapy simultaneously.

Good Faith Estimates

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Good Faith Estimates are available to all clients; I’ll go over this document with you in your first session of 2022 and a copy will be available to you. This document provides an estimate for therapy expenses throughout the upcoming year based on current rates and anticipated services.

Internal Family Systems therapy

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I am so excited to share that I have now completed Internal Family Systems Level One training. This therapy approach creates space for the client to develop an empowering internal relationship as they care for parts of themselves. In addition to CBT and other therapy approaches, I now have the depth of training to provide IFS therapy as well.

If you are interested in learning more about this approach, please feel free to ask me in your next session or email me at jbond@perspectivesroc.com.

Writing for Perspective

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Combining my love of writing with mental health, I’ll be offering an online writing workshop:

Writing Away the Pandemic

It’s been quite a year, and we’ve all got stories to tell. This workshop will be a generative workshop, providing brief prompts focused on writing to get away from the pandemic (such as traveling to a new place through your words) as well as writing to process how you have journeyed through this past year. I’ll be providing tips for kind self-care as a part of this brief workshop.

When: Saturday, May 29th, 10am-11:30am EST

Where: Zoom (link will be provided upon registration)

Cost: $25

Cost of recorded workshop: $15

(If you are unable to attend at the time of the workshop but are interested in a recorded version, please contact me and I can email it to you after the fact).

To register for the workshop, please email me at jbondperspectives@gmail.com.

Upcoming Groups

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I’ll be offering another round of groups starting in June!

More Than My Diagnosis (beginning June 1st), will run on Tuesdays 2-3pm

This group is intended for individuals who are coping with the mental health impact of medical issues. The group will address topics such as identity, connection to self and others, and personal growth.

The Other Half (beginning June 3rd), will run on Thursdays 11am-12pm

This group is intended for spouses or partners who are caring for an individual with medical issues. The group will address topics such as identity in and outside the relationship, and caring for self and others.

Groups will:

-be open to 6-8 members

-be conducted via zoom

Cost: $40 per session

Prospective Therapy Clients

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At this time, I am not scheduling with new therapy clients. For those who are interested in counseling services, I do have a current waitlist going and would be happy to add your name; I will then contact you when an opening becomes available. If you have been referred to me and need services sooner, I also am happy to help you connect with a therapist who may have sooner availability. While I wish that I could see every client who calls, unfortunately at this time I’m not able to do so.

Relationships Divided by Politics or Pandemic? – Psychology Today

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Many have found that it can be hard to manage relationships during the election season (and after), as well as to manage differing opinions about what risks are okay to take during the pandemic. I’ve heard these questions come up in counseling sessions as well as in personal conversations with my own friends, family, and neighbors.

I’m now blogging for Psychology Today and my first piece for the blog addresses exactly this. To read more, go to: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/more-diagnosis/202012/relationships-divided-politics-or-pandemic

Celebrating 5 Years in Business

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Five years ago today, I opened the doors to Perspectives for the first time. My office was a little smaller, and my schedule a little more open. I had spent months preparing the office to open and years preparing my clinical skills before taking the step to become a small business owner.

Here we are at June 1st, 2020. I’m currently working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and my heart goes out to all those who are struggling in these times due to the virus and due to the burden of systemic racism in our country. These are tough times. I miss being in the physical office, but am so grateful to be able to connect with my clients via telehealth. And I look forward to sharing space in the office at 46 Prince Street again someday soon.

As I think back to my opening day and all that has happened since, I’m aware that although I’m a solo practitioner, this work is anything but solo. The work itself is grounded in connection.

I’m grateful for all the individuals who have walked into my office, brave enough to bear the vulnerability of therapy and to trust me to sit alongside them. I’m grateful for my colleagues who work alongside me, inspiring me with the good work they do and elevating us all. We are a community of helpers. I’m grateful for my supervisors and mentors, and my business coach, who give me something to aspire to while simultaneously cultivating the capacity for success. And I’m grateful for my dear friends and family who share my heart and make it possible for me to do the work.

There are a lot of things that go into maintaining a business. Along with the therapy itself, I am continuously looking forward to see what needs I can meet in our community, and reflecting back on what has worked so far.

Five years into business, Perspectives Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, is just getting started.

COVID-19 and Telehealth

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Dearest clients,

There have been a lot of changes in our community over the past week due to COVID-19, which can be unsettling. I want you to know first and foremost that I am here for you. Your health and well-being is my top priority at Perspectives Mental Health Counseling. With the increasing area closures, I encourage you to engage in safe practices for yourself and your community such as social distancing. I also encourage you to maintain healthy coping strategies as you are able, to care for your mental health. We can discuss these in more depth during your session, especially if your usual strategies are not currently possible.

At this time, I am taking a proactive approach in order to be responsible to the community and to minimize exposure in my office. I will temporarily be moving all appointments to a telehealth platform, beginning Monday, 3/16/20. While I enjoy spending time with each of you in person, research shows that telehealth sessions can be just as effective as in-person appointments. My hope is to continue to provide quality care in a manner that does not contribute to the spread of illness for our community and for those of you with medical issues or decreased immune function.

At the time of your appointment, please go to https://doxy.me/perspectivesroc, where you will meet me in the “waiting room.” Please make sure your computer or tablet microphone and camera are on and that your volume is up. It is also strongly suggested that you set yourself up in a private space if possible. If our call is disconnected for any reason, I will attempt to reach you via phone or email. If we are unable to continue the call, we will reschedule for a time as soon as possible.

Please refer to the Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization for official communications and updates on COVID-19. You can also reach out to me with questions and concerns, either about this decision or about how telehealth sessions will go. I will do my best to get back to you as quickly as I can. I value your thoughts, opinions, and your health. I look forward to continuing our work together, and returning to in-person appointments as soon as it is safe to do so.

Finally, I ask that you confirm that you have received this communication and plan to keep your upcoming telehealth appointment (or if you are unable, or prefer not to keep your appointment at this time). I will also be offering short supportive videos, to be shared on the business Facebook page. If you would like these emailed to you, please let me know when you respond to this letter.

Warmly,

Johanna