By Sidney Selvig, LCSW, CAADC What are love languages? Love languages refer to five ways we want love to be shown to us and how we show love to others. We all give and receive love in different ways, which is why becoming fluent in love languages is such a worthwhile concept. Taking the time to...Read More

By Janice Twesten, LMFT Light Therapy: -Light therapy, or phototherapy, is a widely recognized and effective treatment for seasonal depression. Exposure to bright light, mimicking natural sunlight, helps regulate the body’s internal clock and improves mood. Light therapy boxes, designed to emit a specific intensity of light, can be used at home under the guidance...Read More

By Janice Twesten, LMFT As the winter months settle in, bringing shorter days and longer nights, many individuals find themselves struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), commonly known as seasonal depression. SAD affects many in the United States during the colder and darker seasons. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the prevalence of seasonal...Read More

By Heather Hemphill, LPC, LLMFT, CAADC The holiday season is often associated with joy, celebration, and spending quality time with loved ones. However, for those on the journey to recovery from various challenges such as addiction, mental health issues, or other personal struggles, this time of year can bring unique challenges. Navigating the holidays while...Read More

By Heather Hemphill, LPC, LLMFT, CAADC The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and connection. However, the hustle and bustle of the holidays can sometimes add stress and strain to our relationships. Whether you’re spending the season with a romantic partner, family, or friends, maintaining healthy connections requires intention and mindful communication. In...Read More

By Hande Walker, MA, LLP It is not rare that I hear from my clients, “I don’t need to set boundaries with people around me because people around me are really nice to me” when I get curious about their ability to enforce healthy boundaries. There is a belief that we need to set boundaries...Read More

By Morgan McGraw, LLMFT In July, my dear wife suddenly lost her dad. Allie, this is my tribute to you, the Galant Family, and to all who have lost someone they hold close. Grieving is an inevitable part of life; it’s the price we pay for the love we have for others. Yet, when we...Read More

Congratulations, you’re now officially a college student! It has been a few years since I first embarked on beginning my college experience. You will no doubt feel excited, overwhelmed, and naturally even homesick. These next few years will be a transformative journey away from home that will be thrilling and challenging. It’s normal to experience...Read More

By Hande Walker, MA, LLP Recently a friend of mine asked what I missed about home when I shared my plans of visiting Turkey after not being home for a few years. I had this pressure to list all the cool places to visit and events to go to, or museums/historical sights to see, or...Read More

By Hande Walker, MA, LLP Most of us have experienced that gut-wrenching feeling in response to rejection, abandonment, or feeling unaccepted. Why do we try so hard to avoid these experiences at all costs? For very good reasons, of course. Did you know that the same brain regions are getting activated when you are rejected...Read More