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Insights, guidance, and resources from the licensed therapists and counselors at Pillars of Wellness.
We Were Taught to Avoid Feelings - Here Is What That Costs Us
Jessi Kiefor, MA, LMHC, NCC · June 12, 2026
We Were Taught to Avoid Feelings — Here Is What That Costs Us By: Jessi Kiefor, MA, LMHC, NCC | PILLARS OF WELLNESS Someone you love dies. A friend reaches ou…
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ADHD: Shared and Gender-Specific Characteristics Warranting Clinical Assessment
James Shuler, MRC, LPC, CRC, ADHD-RSP | PILLARS OF WELLNESS · June 8, 2026
| Pillars of Wellness Adult ADHD is i…
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Understanding Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) in Children
Ruby Koontz, LMHC-A · June 1, 2026
| PILLARS OF WELLNESS How BFRBs Can Impact Families For many fami…
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Executive Functioning Through the Summer Transition
James Shuler · May 28, 2026
| PILLARS OF WELLNESS As the school year ends and summer routine…
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Your Dermatologist Might Be the First Person to Notice Your OCD
Jessi Kiefor, MA, LMHC, NCC · May 21, 2026
| Pillars of Wellness Most people don't walk into a therapist'…
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ADHD in Adults: Do I Really Need to Get Tested?
James Shuler · May 21, 2026
ADHD in Adults: "Do I Really Need to Get Tested?" By: James Shuler, MRC, LPC, CRC, ADHD-RSP | Pillars of Wellness Let's start here—no labels, no pressure. Jus…
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Self-Care for Moms
Karmyn Boller · May 14, 2026
| PILLARS OF WELLNESS It's that time of year where it feels like there's a little more hope in the air. Something about t…
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I'm Successful But Exhausted: Understanding High-Functioning Anxiety in Your Career
Miranda Sims, LMHC-A · May 14, 2026
| PILLARS OF WELLNESS "You're doing great!" "You'…
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Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month
Nicole De Young, LMHC-A · May 14, 2026
| PILLARS OF WELLNESS According to the Vital Statistics Rapid Release Report, there were 3,…
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What to Expect During a Mental Health Intake: A Guide for New Clients
Koree Binder, MA, LMHC, NCC · April 22, 2026
| PILLARS OF WELLNESS Starting therapy can feel like a b…
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Therapy Does Not Have to Look Like Two People Staring at Each Other
Jessi Kiefor, MA, LMHC, NCC · April 15, 2026
| PILLARS OF WELLNESS You've done the work. You've shown u…
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Why Inclusive Care Services Matters Now More Than Ever
Alexa Zapata, MSW, LSW · April 2, 2026
| PILLARS OF WELLNESS A few months ago, I sat in a session with someone who…
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