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Jayson Ainsworth LCAS, LCSW-A

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...

Mental Health Insurance

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....

Parent Rulebook

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.”...

Dual Diagnosis Treatment

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....

Residential Therapy Signs

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....

Therapy

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...

Goal Setting Burnout

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...

Seattle Kiser

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...

Anxiety Self Medicating

Signs That Your Anxious Child Might be Self-Medicating

Anxiety looks different depending on the person. Some people smile through the stress, others talk openly about their worries, and still others keep their concerns...