Momentum Recovery Blog

From Drift to Direction: How Young Adults Can Find Purpose in Recovery
You’re in your early 20’s and everyone around you seems to have it figured out. Your college friends are starting internships, settling down into long-term...

Meet Momentum's Care Team: Creek Associate Clinical Director Jayson Ainsworth, LCSW, LCAS, CSI
Welcome to our Employee Spotlight series, where we take a moment to recognize the incredible individuals who drive the heartbeat of our organization. Our hope is to...

The Insurance Secrets That Could Save Your Child's Mental Health Care
If you've ever tried to decode an insurance plan while your kid is in the middle of a mental health crisis, you know the system wasn’t built with simplicity in mind....

The New Rulebook: Parenting Your Adult Child Through Mental Health Challenges
There was a time, in early parenthood, when the rulebook consisted of changing diapers, then attending parent-teacher conferences, and finally having to have “the talk.”...

The Hidden Dangers of Your Child's 'Normal' Life Changes
High-functioning means performing under pressure or at a high level; it doesn’t mean you’re okay. Maybe your child is doing exactly what they’re supposed to be doing....

5 Signs Your Child Needs More than Weekly Therapy
Change takes time, support, and a solid therapist. And weekly therapy sessions can be a game-changer for a lot of young adults. But sometimes they might need more....

Why Some Young Adults Actually Love Their Therapy (And Others Hate It)
I distinctly remember being in college when it was suggested that I give therapy a try. I had zero interest in that. But I had friends who had standing appointments with...

The 5-Minute Practice That Could Transform Your Child's Anxiety
Full Transparency: It doesn’t require a prescription, a therapist, or a complete lifestyle overhaul.

The Goal-Setting Trap That's Hurting Your High-Achiever
Your kid is a high-achieving young adult. They crushed their AP classes, followed the academic career plan, and doggedly pursued their goals. They’re the athlete, the...

Meet Momentum's Care Team: Cove Primary Therapist Seattle Kiser LCMHC-A, LCAS-A, NCC
Welcome to our Employee Spotlight series, where we take a moment to recognize the incredible individuals who drive the heartbeat of our organization. Our hope is to...