The Impact of Trauma on Mental Health
Rebecca Stegmann, MA, LAC Lately it seems like everyone is talking about trauma. The American Psychological Association defines trauma as “an emotional response to a terrible event” such as...
View ArticleSocial Media “Therapists”
Loren Galese, M.Ed., LPC, ACS Imagine this: You are 16-years old, and hear about your friends’ struggles with mental health. You open your phone, and click on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. A...
View ArticlePTSD Awareness Month: Debunking Common Misconceptions
Rebecca Stegmann, MA, LAC June is PTSD Awareness Month! In 2020, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that 13 million Americans had PTSD. PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a...
View ArticleEmpowering Minds Together: Embracing Mental Health for All
Kara James, MS, LPC July is National Minority Mental Health Month, a time to recognize the unique challenges faced by individuals from minority communities when it comes to mental health. It is an...
View ArticleTransitioning into College: Tips and Tools for Transitioning into a new...
Sarah Hanslin and Aliana Lockett, Interns Congratulations, you did it! You graduated high school! You may now be thinking, how am I starting college already? While the transition into college is...
View ArticleHow to Help Our Kids in a Competitive School Culture
Rachel Calabrese, MA, LPC, NCC The air feels different in September–perhaps it’s a mixture of the crisp morning coolness as summer makes way for fall, a hint of excitement about the fresh start and...
View ArticleAdvocating For Yourself in Therapy
Alexa Robertiello, MSW, LSW Therapy can be an amazing way to work through challenges, and work towards goals you’d like to achieve. However, therapy isn’t one size fits all when it comes to finding a...
View ArticleSelf Love and Body Neutrality During the Holidays
Taylor Pini, MA, LPC The holidays for many are seen as a time for joy, celebration, and connection but there is another side to them that is not always openly discussed. While holidays can bring us...
View ArticleShining a Light on SAD
Lots of people feel down, stuck in the house, or struggle to stay positive in cold, icy weather. Navigating weather changes, days shortening, and the sun setting earlier can be significantly...
View ArticleLearning How to Improve Your Relationship with Your Partner
Have you been feeling stuck in your relationship and not sure where to turn? Feeling stuck in a relationship is a common experience, but it doesn’t have to define the fate of your partnership....
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