Navigating Motherhood and ADHD: Practicing Self-Compassion
I remember in one of my Women’s Studies courses in college (I am hardcore aging myself – quick check confirms that my alma mater now...
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Emily Kohls, LCMHCA, LCASA
- Mar 24
- 3 min
INTENTION vs. IMPACT: A PEOPLE PLEASER’S DILEMMA
If you’re a chronic people pleaser who struggles to set boundaries, this blog post is for you! Helping clients challenge their...
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Courtney Bowles, LCMHCA
- Mar 10
- 2 min
What is a neurodiversity affirming therapist?
“When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.” – Alexander Den Heijer Have you heard the...
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Emma Erickson, LCMHCA, LCASA
- Mar 5
- 3 min
Walk & Talk Therapy: Moving To Understanding
Walk and talk therapy is an emerging approach to traditional counseling that combines traditional psychotherapy with the benefits of...
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Emma Erickson, LCMHCA, LCASA
- Jan 5
- 4 min
Dry January: 5 Tips for the Sober Curious
Nearly every new year for the last decade, we hear talk of folks committing to Dry January. Dry January is a campaign born out of the UK...
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Emily Kohls, LCMHCA, LCASA
- Dec 2, 2022
- 4 min
Holiday (and Every Day) Communication Basics
Relationships are among the most important elements of our lives. Whether with our families, friends, romantic partners, and/or even our...
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Courtney Bowles, LCMHCA
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
Self-Care for Real Life: Low Effort, High Reward
Do you hear self-care and feel daunted? Do you feel bad for not doing self-care? Don’t know how to fit it into your day? Let’s try to...
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Courtney Bowles, LCMHCA
- Oct 31, 2022
- 2 min
Play Therapy: A Peek Behind the Curtain
You may remember my last blog post where I mentioned that play is an avenue for children to make sense of their world. While you may...
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Emily Kohls, LCMHCA, LCASA
- Oct 22, 2022
- 5 min
Self-Compassion: The Basis for Healthy Self-Conceptualization and the Building Block for Self-Esteem
There are times as a therapist when you say things to clients that ‘go against the grain’ and are likely to elicit a VERY confused look....
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Emily Kohls, LCMHCA, LCASA
- Sep 16, 2022
- 4 min
THE 7 DIMENSIONS OF SELF-CARE & WELLNESS
In recent years, perhaps due to the social media era we’re living in, “self-care” has become a hot topic of conversation. It is difficult...
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Brooke Gibson, LCSW
- Aug 31, 2022
- 3 min
Gah! I Am Struggling! Help!
For many people, the thought of meeting a stranger and sharing the worst, most painful, and most challenging experiences of their lives...
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Rachel March, LCSW
- Jan 31, 2022
- 2 min
Ambiguous Grief: Loss Beyond Death and Dying
It’s OK to grieve, even if someone didn’t die. Have you ever experienced a loss but someone told you it wasn’t a big deal? Maybe you...
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Monica Flores de Valgaz
- Dec 16, 2021
- 2 min
Holiday Coping Skills
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… right? Well, that’s what the song says, but it may not always feel that way. The holiday season...
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Monica Flores de Valgaz
- Oct 29, 2021
- 2 min
Intern, What?!
If you are not familiar with what an intern is or does in their role, I am here to help you out. While there are lots of different...
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Kara Tolman, LCSW
- Oct 22, 2021
- 3 min
CBT vs Somatic Therapy: When to Use Each Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, more commonly known as CBT, is an evidence-based (meaning it has been studied and tested), time sensitive...
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Loren Bahor, MSW, LCSWA
- Oct 11, 2021
- 3 min
ADHD: Visibility and Research
October is a month that is near and dear to my heart – and not just because I get to dress my dogs up in adorable costumes or because...
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Loren Bahor, MSW, LCSWA
- Sep 3, 2021
- 3 min
Dopamine, You Sexy Thing (and ADHD- also sexy- but differently so....)
Dopamine...ahh dopamine – one of the sexiest celebs of the brain chemical world. Just hearing the word dopamine makes my heart beat...
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Tori Nieusma, LCSW
- Aug 13, 2021
- 4 min
I Want You, I Need You, Oh Baby, Oh Baby: The Art of Attachment
Growing up we are reliant on our caregivers and look to them for connection and support. As adults we continue to look for this...
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Margie Mason
- Aug 7, 2021
- 3 min
My Role, Your Role, and How We Roll Together
Practice Manager seems like a weighty title to carry at times. Have you ever felt like that about the job title that you carrying? Maybe...
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Kara Tolman, LCSW
- Jul 26, 2021
- 2 min
Somatic Mindfulness Exercise: 6 Steps to Cope with Triggers
Begin by asking yourself these questions to orient yourself to your body: What does your posture feel like? Are you slumped, rigid, or do...
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