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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...

The Hidden Mental Health Challenges of Living With Celiac Disease

by Sarah Rivera | May 19, 2026 | Counseling for Adults | 0 Comments

WRITTEN BY: GRACE NOWLIN, LPC-ASSOCIATE, LMFT-ASSOCIATE SUPERVISED BY ANNIE VIERS, LPC-S AND LMFT-S May is Mental Health Awareness Month. You may have seen on social media posts and blogs all about it. But did you know that it is also Celiac Awareness Month? I'm a...

How to Know if You’re Burned Out- A Therapist Explains

by Sarah Rivera | May 11, 2026 | Counseling for Adults | 0 Comments

WRITTEN BY: SARAH RIVERA, LPC-S The signs of burnout can appear to “hit you out of nowhere,” but the reality is that you have probably been exposed to high levels of stress over a long time. Burnout is something that happens as a result of non-stop exposure to stress....

Unresolved Trauma Can Impact Your Marriage

Jul 14, 2026 | Counseling for Adults

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

Jun 23, 2026 | Counseling for Adults

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?...