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Can EMDR Really Help You Heal from Trauma?

by Sarah Rivera | June 24, 2025 | Counseling for Adults, Counseling for Teens | 0 Comments

WRITTEN BY: BRITNEY VINCENT, LPC You might not realize it, but trauma could be showing up in your life in quiet, persistent ways—anxiety that won’t go away, irritability you can’t explain, or a constant sense of being on edge. Can EMDR Really Help You Heal from...

3 Reasons Why Some Therapists Don’t Accept Your Insurance

by Sarah Rivera | June 18, 2025 | Counseling for Adults, Counseling for Children, Counseling for Teens | 0 Comments

One of the first questions our front office hears when someone reaches out is:“Do you take insurance?”...And our answer? No, we don’t. That might sound surprising—maybe even disappointing at first. But have you ever stopped to wonder why some therapists don't accept...

3 Ways to Handle Summer Stress of Kids at Home

by Sarah Rivera | May 20, 2025 | Counseling for Adults | 0 Comments

WRITTEN BY: BRITNEY VINCENT, LPC Handling summer stress of kids at home can feel like a tall order—because while summer can be fun, it can also be stressful, especially when the kids are home all day. The days are longer, the routine changes, and sometimes it feels...

How to Support Your Child’s Mental Health This School Year

Jul 21, 2025 | Counseling for Adults

WRITTEN BY BRITNEY VINCENT, LPC: If back-to-school season is leaving you wonderinf how to support your child's mental health this school year, you're not alone. Sure, anticipation of the new school year can bring excitement and eagerness, but let's be real- sometimes...

Why Do Minority Groups Avoid Therapy? 4 Reasons Why

Jul 9, 2025 | Counseling for Adults

Why do minority groups avoid therapy? It’s a question that mental health professionals, advocates, and community members continue to explore—and the answers are layered. Despite the growing awareness around mental wellness, individuals from minority backgrounds often...