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Unresolved Trauma Can Impact Your Marriage

by Sarah Rivera | July 14, 2026 | Counseling for Adults | 0 Comments

WRITTEN BY: JENNIFER STOUTE Have you ever looked back after an argument with your spouse and thought, "Why did I react like that?", "My emotions feels really strong about this minor situation," or "I feel like my spouse is against me right now and have to go into...

Why Self-Care Isn’t Working- And What Can Actually Help

by Sarah Rivera | June 23, 2026 | Counseling for Adults | 0 Comments

WRITTEN BY: GRACE NOWLIN, LPC-ASSOCIATE, LMFT-ASSOCIATE SUPERVISED BY ANNIE VIERS, LPC-S/LMFT-S You might have seen and heard people saying they are “in their self-care era." But what does that actually mean? What is self-care and why does it seem so hard to apply?...

What Happens to the Brain and Body After a Traumatic Event?

by Sarah Rivera | June 3, 2026 | Counseling for Adults | 0 Comments

WRITTEN BY: SARAH RIVERA, LPC-S Chances are you've been exposed to the word "trauma" more than a time or two. Trauma is a word that is gaining more awareness and space within conversations and information shared by people everywhere. This blog will talk a little more...

When Should My Teen See a Therapist For Anxiety?

Aug 11, 2026 | Counseling for Adults

Normal Teen Stress vs Anxiety Disorders WRITTEN BY: KENYA GUERRA, LPC-ASSOCIATE SUPERVISED BY DAVID THOMPSON, LPC-S The teenage years can be an exciting and meaningful time, with so much changing in a teen's life. Healthy stress is a normal part of adolescence and can...

What is Generational Trauma and How to begin to stop it

Jul 27, 2026 | Counseling for Adults

What Is Generational Trauma? WRITTEN BY: GRACE NOWLIN, LPC-ASSOCIATE, LMFT ASSOCIATE, SUPERVISED BY ANNIE VIERS, LPC-S, LMFT-S Generational trauma refers to the impact of unresolved, high stress situations that are passed down from generation to generation in...