Understanding Postpartum Depression by Ashleigh Gabriel, LCSW   Postpartum Depression (PPD) has become almost a buzz phrase in the motherhood community lately, but with good reason. We are experiencing an increase in societal awareness of mental health issues and understanding their affects on people with PPD being one...

Peace in the Time of COVID 19: 10 Ways to Mind Your Mental Health During a Pandemic by Ashleigh Gabriel, LCSW   There is no beating around the bush, we are experiencing a pandemic and it is impacting all of our lives. As we all struggle to follow the...

Ringing In the New Year! by Page Brockwell, LCSW   Happy New Year! The new year is often a time of reflection and renewal. People spend time reviewing the events of the past year and begin to think about the future and possible commitments for the year ahead....

The Spirit of the Season by Alisa Johnson, LPC     When you think about December, what comes to mind? Is it the Christmas tree, beautifully adorned in bright colors and sparkling lights? Or the Christmas carols that fill the airwaves with light-hearted joy and delight? Maybe it's the excitement...

Happiness: Now Available on Aisle 5 by Ashleigh Gabriel, LCSW          I hear it a lot from clients, “I just want to be happy.” The only problem with that desire is it often tends to be too black and white. First, we have to figure out...

Perfectionism: A Heavy Shield by Laura James, LPC-S   Perfectionism: An endless hamster wheel we get trapped in that tells us whatever we are doing or being is never good enough.  It may feel like it pushes us to our full potential and we may even receive accolades when...