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Relationship OCD: When Doubt Becomes the Relationship

Sarah Herbert, LMHC-A · October 30, 2026

Relationships naturally come with uncertainty. Even in healthy relationships, people can wonder, “Am I really happy?” “Is this the right person for me?” “Do I love them enough?” These questions do not automatically mean something is wrong.

Stuck in Decision Mode? 5 Ways to Move from Overwhelm to Action

James Shuler, MRC, LPC, CRC · October 25, 2026

Last month we discussed the difference between urgent and important tasks to complete. Related to this idea is decision making and related emotions. Have you ever spent so much time deciding what to do that you run out of time to actually…

A Prayer for an Open House: Pope Leo XIV on Mental Health Ministry

Brittany Sperka, LCSW · October 25, 2026

On October 1, the Vatican published Pope Leo XIV’s monthly “Pray with the Pope” video message. This month’s intention is mental health ministry. It isn’t a policy paper or a statistical report. It’s a prayer, and a surprisingly honest one.

Courage Over Comfort: What OCD Awareness Week Gets Wrong and What Actually Changes Lives

Jessica Kiefor, MA, LMHC · October 11, 2026

Every October, OCD Awareness Week brings a wave of social media posts, infographics, and well-meaning content about what OCD is; and every year, most of it stops just short of the thing that actually matters. Awareness is not the same as…

When Everything Feels Urgent

James Shuler, MRC, LPC, CRC · October 9, 2026

: Executive Function in an Overloaded World

When Faith Becomes a Weapon: Spiritual Abuse, Mental Health, and Where to Find Help

Brittany Sperka, LCSW · September 16, 2026

Content note: this post discusses coercive control, domestic abuse, and suicide.

Boosting Your Game with Your Mind: An Introduction to REBT in Sport

Shelbi Goble, LMHC, Psy.D · September 14, 2026

Athletes spend countless hours training their bodies through building strength, speed, endurance, and technical skill. But performance isn’t just physical. The way athletes think in moments of pressure, mistakes, and uncertainty often…

Executive Functions: Procrastination vs. Task Initiation

James Shuler, MRC, LPC, CRC · September 11, 2026

Executive Function: Procrastination Versus Task Initiation

Back-to-School Anxiety: Helping Kids Manage School Worries, Avoidance, and OCD

Ruby Koontz, LMHC-A · September 10, 2026

As summer comes to an end, many children feel a little nervous about going back to school. A new teacher, unfamiliar classroom, changing routines, or the thought of being away from home can bring up worries—even for children who usually…