Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R

About

Andrea Rosenhaft, LCSW-R, is a licensed clinical social worker who previously posted here for eight years under the pseudonym Gerri Luce. She has recovered from diagnoses of anorexia, major depression, and borderline personality disorder. She is also the founder of BWellBStrong, a treatment consultation service and insurance advocacy organization.

Recent Posts

A Life Divided Into Before and After

Personal Perspective: Dividing my life into before and after mental illness has raised questions. But are they questions I should be asking myself?

Anorexia Is a Cunning and Insidious Illness

Personal Perspective: A return to the office has triggered thoughts and feelings about my weight and body image.

My Rescue Dog May Have Night Terrors

Personal Perspective: I feel scared and sad when I watch my rescue dog experience apparent night terrors.

Reflections on a Year as a Clinical Supervisor

Personal Perspective: It took me over 20 years to be hired in my first clinical supervisor role. At the end of my first year, I have some thoughts.

Warding Off Loneliness by Joining a Writing Community

Personal Perspective: I'm part of a writing group for the first time in over ten years. It's the highlight of my week and a way to combat isolation.

Am I Motivating Myself or Just Pushing Myself?

Personal Perspective: Do I use the phrase "Keep Going" as a way to push through or as a way to motivate myself?

Don’t Call Them Resolutions

Personal Perspective: Instead of making resolutions, I've set five attainable goals I can work on throughout the year.

The Vicious Cycle Linking Depression, Insomnia, and Apnea

Personal Perspective: I was hopeful that a CPAP machine would relieve my insomnia and help my depression, but that has not been the case yet.

Revealing Your History to a New Therapist

Personal Perspective: Borderline personality, stigma, and the challenges of finding a new clinician.

When a New Job Leads to Imposter Syndrome

Personal Perspective: I landed a second job and immediately thought, Who am I to be able to pull this off?