By: Janelle Schlueter, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP Do you struggle with trust issues because of your past trauma? Many people who have a history of trauma struggle with trust. This blog can help you understand how trauma can cause trust issues with yourself and others….
By: Ally Hoffman MA, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton MA, LPC-S In June, we recognize Pride. We hear a lot about being an ally of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, plus (LGBTQIA+) community. There is much confusion about what it means…
By: Ally Hoffman, MA, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Spring Cleaning in the mental health world takes on a whole new meaning. Typically, spring is when we all start checking in to see if we have followed through with our new year’s…
By: Ally Hoffman, MA, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Would you say you know how to support your loved ones? As a therapist, I have so many clients who face hardships in learning to interact with loved ones. These individuals struggle with…
By: Alexia Cabreras , Practicum Student Sleep plays a crucial role in our daily lives and mental health. Not only does rest allow us to function, it’s significant in our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Sleep disorders are much more common than we think. It…
By: Julie Sekachev, M. Ed, LPC Associate Have you ever asked yourself what is codependency and does it apply to me? Ask yourself these few questions: Do you ever take responsibility for the actions of others? Does saying “no” to others feel so terrifying that…
By: Carey Robey, Often I ask my clients during session how much time they spend self-reflecting. The answer? A confused “Never?” We dive into a discussion on self-awareness and how important it is to be in touch with one’s own emotional state, perspective, thoughts, and…
By: Jessica Johns-Green, MA, LPC What does the family you grew up in have to do with eating disorders later in life? Clients often recognize the difficulties in their families, but the eating disorder starts later on. Binge eating, bulimia and anorexia can be seen…
By: Julie Sekachev, M, Ed., LPC Associate Do you struggle with getting organized for back to school? Does going back to school or college seem overwhelming? Do you struggle to stay organized and have a hard time finishing tasks? Keeping things organized is very important…
By: Janelle Schlueter, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP Getting trauma counseling can be scary and overwhelming. Have you wondered what makes counseling for trauma different from ‘regular’ counseling? Well, simply put, a lot. As a therapist who is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I have…