Therapy Insights

When someone is struggling with their mental health, it can be hard to imagine feeling differently. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and other challenges can affect nearly every part of life, from relationships and school to work and everyday routines. But...

A safety plan is one of the most meaningful tools we create with clients who experience suicidal ideation, self-harm urges, or periods of emotional overwhelm. It’s more than a document, it’s a personalized roadmap back to stability, connection, and hope. When crafted...

Suicide has become an experience that, over the past several decades, increasingly impacts people both directly and indirectly. Many individuals have experienced the devastating aftermath of losing a loved one, friend, or member of their community to suicide. Due to...

What is Self Harm? Self harm is any action or behavior that is intentional and means to harm or damage someone’s own body. It comes in a variety of forms and severities, and on its own is not specifically a mental illness but a symptom of intense emotional pain. Self...

Recognizing the warning signs of suicide is an essential part of supporting yourself or someone you care about. While no single sign guarantees someone is in danger, patterns of thoughts, behaviors, and emotional shifts can signal that a person is struggling and may...

Procrastination is a habit that not only children are susceptible to, many adults struggle with procrastination of less desirable tasks in their day-to-day life also. However, it is a habit that can be very hard to break if not intercepted at a young age. Here are a...

School and workplace accommodations help ensure that individuals with learning differences, ADHD, anxiety, and other mental health conditions have equal access to opportunities for success. What Are Accommodations? Accommodations are designed to reduce barriers rather...

Learning disabilities are diagnosable neurological conditions that affect how the brain processes information. They can significantly impact specific areas of academic performance, such as reading, writing, or math. It is important to understand that learning...

Learning disabilities can affect the way a child processes, understands, or communicates information, but they do not define a child's intelligence or potential. With the right support at home, in school, and through mental health services when appropriate, children...

Summer is typically a stress-free time for children and parents to enjoy relaxation, quality time, vacations, and a mental break from the business and chaos that the school year can bring. However, when the end of July and early August soon approach, anxiety can also...

COVID-19 was an unsettling experience for the entire world, we faced challenges that were unfamiliar to us in many ways. Now with the dust settling, and much of that pandemic behind us, we are able to see the bigger impact of COVID, and the ripple effect it has...

Culture is made up of the many parts of us that shape how we experience the world, connect with others, and understand ourselves. Culture may include factors such as our family background, socioeconomic experiences, language, religion or spirituality, gender identity,...

Each July, we recognize Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority communities. Established in 2008, the observance honors Bebe Moore Campbell, an author...

Many people come to therapy believing that change begins with fixing something about themselves. They imagine that if they could eliminate a habit, silence a thought, or “be stronger,” their lives would feel more manageable. But in practice, meaningful change rarely...

When most people think of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), they picture a combat veteran experiencing flashbacks after returning from war. While PTSD can certainly affect veterans, the reality is much broader and often misunderstood. PTSD can impact anyone who...

When we hear the term Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), many of us picture people who have been exposed to events like war, car crashes, natural disasters, or violence. While PTSD can certainly develop following these types of acute traumatic experiences, the...

Mental health is an important part of overall wellness, yet many men struggle silently with stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, and emotional overwhelm. While conversations surrounding mental health have become more common in recent years, many men still feel...

Adolescence can be a challenging time for many young people as they navigate school, friendships, family relationships, and identity development. For LGBTQ+ youth, these experiences may also include feelings of isolation, stress, anxiety, uncertainty, or concerns...

Counseling is an effective and evidence-based way to support emotional well-being, manage stress, and improve overall quality of life. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or simply feeling overwhelmed, working with a licensed mental...

Psychological assessments or evaluations play a critical role in the accurate diagnosis of mental health conditions. They allow clinicians to gain a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s emotional, behavioral, and cognitive functioning. This information...

When someone you care about is struggling with their mental health, it can be hard to know what to do or say. You might worry about saying the wrong thing, overstepping, or not doing enough. The truth is, meaningful support doesn’t come from having perfect advice—it...

When people hear the phrase “mental health”, they often think of diagnoses, therapy, or moments of crisis. But mental health is far broader and far more essential than many realize. It’s not just something we pay attention to when things feel hard. Mental health is a...

There’s a particular kind of moment that’s hard to put into words, the moment when something about your life finally makes sense. For many people, a late diagnosis of neurodivergence can feel like being handed the missing piece to a puzzle you have been trying to...

By Hayley Luann Nichols, MEd, LPC-Associate, under the supervision of Sherry Shaefer, MA, LPC-S Despite growing conversations around mental health, many people still hesitate to reach out for support. Stigma, both external and internal, can make seeking help feel...