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Author: Elisa Love

Neuro-spicy: Exploring Autism

Written by Evan Oeinck, MA, LPCC Whether self-diagnosed, late in life diagnosed, or just neuro-curious, being autistic also means noticing that there are just as many ways of engaging with the world as there are people on the planet. Each of us has a unique way we think, act, behave, and perceive the world. This […]

Depression vs. Sadness: When Is It Time to Get Help?

Written by Megan Knierim, MSW, CSW Do you ever have those days when you don’t feel motivated or everything feels heavier thannormal. You might be drained from a heavy work week, dealing with a relationship struggle, orjust feeling “off” for no given reason. Sadness is a typical part of the human experience butsometimes what we […]

Understanding Anxiety in Teens

Written by Hailey Langer, MA, LPCC What is anxiety Did you know anxiety is the most common mental health concern in kids and teens? Around 16% of teens ages 13-17 years of age were diagnosed with an anxiety disorder according to CDC data. So, what is anxiety and why is it so common amongst this […]

You Are So Much More Than an Illness 

Written by Kristine Ducote, MA, LPC Dealing with mental health challenges can be overwhelming. When symptoms   persist over a sustained period of time, it can gradually feel as though it is   overtaking us. We may even begin to define ourselves by our illness. Defining   ourselves in this way, such as “I’m bipolar”, “I’m depressed, “I’m   schizophrenic”, may seem harmless. It isn’t. All too […]

The People Pleaser

Are you a people pleaser? Do you have trouble saying “no” to requests for help, to attend events, or otherwise do something you really do not want to? Do you feel you have to live up to a certain expectation, such as your familial, professional, or social roles? Many of us were taught growing up we must be kind and […]