Practice Updates Archives - Burd Psychotherapy

21 04, 2024

What is walk and talk (nature) therapy?

By Abigail Burd|2024-04-21T13:17:04-07:00April 21st, 2024|Categories: Addiction, Blog, Maternal Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Practice Updates|Tags: evidence based practice, nature therapy, outdoor therapy, therapy in San Diego, walk and talk therapy|1 Comment

Living in a beautiful climate, such as San Diego, I’ve been taking advantage of the therapeutic benefits of walk and talk therapy sessions. So often we think psychotherapy is just sitting in a dark room. We picture two chairs facing each other (or sitting in front of two separate computer screens). But what if therapy included feeling sunshine, fresh air, movement, or an ocean breeze? Can you imagine the scent of native plants, the sounds of birds, practicing nature-based mindfulness, and more?

What are the benefits of nature-based outdoor sessions or walk and talk therapy?

In […]

13 04, 2023

Home/ Work for a Reproductive Psychotherapist

By Abigail Burd|2023-04-14T09:54:50-07:00April 13th, 2023|Categories: Blog, Maternal Mental Health, Practice Updates|Tags: clinical hypnosis, perinatal mental health, peripartum mental health, reproductive loss, therapy for postpartum anxiety|0 Comments

I met my friend Catie through the San Diego birth community. Back when I had my little ones and started my private practice focused on perinatal, or reproductive, mental health, Catie was one of San Diego’s most sought after birth photographers. In addition, she was influential in co-leading a local birth network and meet ups of birth professionals.

When Catie shared about her latest project, featuring women working from home, in black and white, with all the tools of their trade, I signed up. When I’m not in one tiny corner of my bedroom for my video sessions with clients from all over California, my private practice office comprises the corner of the playroom/ laundry station/ multi-purpose storage dump-all room.

10 01, 2022

#BlackMomsMatter – Last Chance for the Online Courses

By Abigail Burd|2022-01-10T17:23:07-08:00January 10th, 2022|Categories: Blog, Featured, Maternal Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Parenting, Practice Updates|0 Comments

In case you missed it…

Janisha Street and I recorded a video course for my online, on-demand school back in 2019. #BlackMomsMatter remains a relevant introduction into the disproportionate impact of perinatal mental illness in the Black and African-American community. More importantly, we cover practical ways to make things better.

Sadly, the door will close to new students 1/31/22

Unfortunately, I’ve made the decision to downgrade the hosting for my online school, and all of the published courses, including the cornerstone Prevent Postpartum Depression. This means:

I will not publish any new courses
No new students can join after 1/31/22

The good news:

Your access to already enrolled courses including #BlackMomsMatter, Prevent Postpartum Depression, Relationships […]

13 10, 2018

My New Office (Same Building)

By Abigail Burd|2019-11-18T14:30:28-08:00October 13th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Practice Updates|Tags: family therapy, my office, office update, relationship therapy, what to expect|0 Comments

Hi everyone! My San Diego psychotherapy practice has been busy through the summer and the start of the school year. I’ve moved to electronic charting, which means everything is paperless. Now, when new clients start, we don’t have to waste any trees, and they can easily complete questionnaires on a smart phone.

In addition, I’ve also expanded to a larger office. Fortunately, I’m in the same building on the corner of Gennesee and Balboa, same floor even, just around the corner.

Also, I have to love how the waiting room looks out over the ocean.

I posted a […]

7 04, 2017

Abigail Burd, LCSW Now Accepts Cigna for Therapy

By Abigail Burd|2019-11-18T14:30:34-08:00April 7th, 2017|Categories: Blog, Practice Updates|Tags: cigna, college students, depression during pregnancy, insurance, maternal mental health, mental health, perinatal mental health, postpartum anxiety, psychotherapy, san diego, san diego psychotherapist, therapy for postpartum depression|0 Comments

I am happy to announce that I am now an “in-network” psychotherapist for Cigna.

What does this mean for YOU?

If you have Cigna for behavioral health insurance, it means that I can now bill Cigna directly for therapy sessions and you only need to pay the copay at the time of service.

If you are a provider in San Diego, please keep me in mind for clients with Cigna needing help. My specialties include addiction, dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including depression and anxiety. Over the past 20 years I have helped people from all walks of life and enjoy helping college students, other “helping” or “healing” professionals, and new parents navigate transitions.

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24 03, 2017

What is a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work? (Or why is a BCD a BFD?)

By Abigail Burd|2019-11-18T14:30:35-08:00March 24th, 2017|Categories: Blog, Practice Updates, Supervision|Tags: bcd; lcsw san diego; san diego psychotherapist; board certified diplomate|0 Comments

First, an announcement:

I am now a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work!

What is Board Certification in Clinical Social Work?

From the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work:

“Board certification at a high level of practice is essential to every healthcare profession—uniquely, it establishes the standards by which competent practitioners may be identified… The Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD) is the profession’s premier advanced-generalist practice certification, embodying the highest standards in the areas of clinical education, training, and experience.”

The “Gold Standard” (or why is a BCD a BFD?)

Ever since I had my first social work supervisor while working for UCSD, before I even […]

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