Why Private Pay for Therapy Instead of Insurance? And How to Use Your Out-of-Network Benefits
Why do many therapists run a private pay practice for psychotherapy? And how to use your out-of-network insurance benefits.
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Welcome.
Here you'll find a mix of educational pieces and my own musings on therapy, somatics, healing, and liberation.
While intended to inform, these writings are not meant to substitute the professional support provided in therapy and coaching sessions. Consider what you read an invitation to get curious about your experience and connect with others interested in doing the same.
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Raina LaGrand
- May 16
- 3 min
Navigating Skin Tone Differences in Multiracial Families
Being a parent is hard. Being the parent of a child who has a different or more complicated racial identity than yourself brings additional
Raina LaGrand
- May 2
- 3 min
6 Ways Movement & Exercise Support Your Emotional Health
Exercise is not about looking fit. It's about feeling good. Here are six ways movement and exercise can support your emotional health.
Raina LaGrand
- May 2
- 4 min
My partner is a different race than me. How do I tell my family about them?
My partner is a different race than me. Read on for a step-by-step guide on what you need to think about and plan for.
Raina LaGrand
- Apr 18
- 2 min
Are Interracial Relationships Successful?
Interracial relationships are here to stay. But do they last? Get the support you need.
Raina LaGrand
- Apr 11
- 2 min
Why Embodiment for Mixed Race People?
In answering the question, why embodiment for mixed race people?, we have to consider what embodiment means for mixed race people and how it
Raina LaGrand
- Apr 4
- 6 min
What's Your Boundary Style?
What comes to mind when you hear the word boundary? Quite literally, boundaries are lines. They keep things in or out. They help us...
Raina LaGrand
- Apr 1
- 3 min
What is somatics?
The history and purpose of somatics
Raina LaGrand
- Mar 7
- 4 min
What's the difference between biracial and multiracial?
Biracial…multiracial...mixed…these terms that are often used interchangeably, although there are some differences to them.
Raina LaGrand
- Feb 14
- 3 min
Meeting the Family: Interracial Couple Edition
Meeting the family is almost always a little nerve-wracking. You want to make a good impression! While you may have an *idea* of how...
Raina LaGrand
- Feb 8
- 2 min
How do you successfully parent a mixed race child?
Five tips for raising healthy, happy, connected mixed race kids
Raina LaGrand
- Feb 8
- 5 min
Am I Black Enough?
Am I Black enough? You’ve wondered this to yourself a million times. The short answer is, yes. But you need the long one.
Raina LaGrand
- Feb 7
- 5 min
Am I Triggered or Is This a Red Flag?
I get this question a lot. The most common answer I give? It depends. It really does. It depends on a lot of things, and it takes time...
Raina LaGrand
- Jan 3
- 6 min
Culture Creates the Context for Harm and Healing
Trauma permeates every aspect of our society. From the personal to the collective, it is such a presence that we can’t completely avoid...
Raina LaGrand
- Nov 15, 2022
- 4 min
Healing at the Pace of Trust
Often we worry that we aren't yet where we want to be. But the pace of healing is inherently slow. Parts Work can help.
Raina LaGrand
- Nov 2, 2022
- 2 min
Relationships as Triggers
No relationship is perfect. And far too many of us have also been subjected to harm in relationships.
Raina LaGrand
- Oct 18, 2022
- 3 min
The Legacy of Intergenerational Trauma
Intergenerational trauma manifests in many ways, but the one I'm going to focus on here are the messages, rules, and media our parts interna
Raina LaGrand
- Oct 4, 2022
- 4 min
7 Tips for Couples Navigating Conversations about Identity, Privilege, Power, and Oppression
Here’s some of my thoughts on how you can sensitive moments involving identity & oppression in a way that builds your relationship up.
Raina LaGrand
- Sep 20, 2022
- 4 min
Ending Therapy: A How-To Guide
Ending therapy can be confusing. Here's a guide to help you figure it out.
Raina LaGrand
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
What Happens When One Partner Comes Out as Queer or Trans
Sooooo, you just came out to your partner. Or maybe, your partner just came out to you? There’s no template for exactly how to navigate a...
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