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Insights, guidance, and resources from the licensed therapists and counselors at Pillars of Wellness.

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, 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…

Back-to-School Success Starts with Executive Function

James Shuler, LPC · August 7, 2026

: Five Daily Habits That Help Students Thrive

When “What If?” Takes Over: Understanding Health Anxiety and OCD

Sarah Herbert, LMHC-A · August 5, 2026

| PILLARS OF WELLNESS Have you ever had a time where you notice…

Motherhood Grit

Celeste Chapko, MS, LMHC-A, MT-BC, PMH-C · July 29, 2026

| PILLARS OF WELLNESS Nothing humbles you more than motherhood. Everyone knows that the days are…

Bonding With Your Baby: Why It's Not Always Instant and What You Can Do

Kayla LaMore · July 17, 2026

Bonding With Your Baby: Why It’s Not Always Instant and What You Can Do By: Kayla LaMore, MS, LMHC-A, CRC | PILLARS OF WELLNESS When beginning the journey int…

The Hidden Aftermath of COVID-19 on Chronically-Ill Women: Why Stress Still Shows Up Years Later

Dr. Brianna Henning, DSW, LCSW · July 17, 2026

| PILLARS OF WELLNESS In t…

Building Stable Confidence in Athletes: Why Mindset Alone Isn't Enough

Shelbi Goble, MS, LMHC · June 29, 2026

Building Stable Confidence in Athletes: Why Mindset Alone Isn’t Enough By: Shelbi Goble, MS, LMHC | PILLARS OF WELLNESS If you’ve ever coached, parented, or b…

Healing Through Yoga: Trauma and the Body's Wisdom

Korynn Amm, MA, LMHC-A, NCC, 500CYT, Wellness Specialist · June 22, 2026

Healing Through Yoga: Trauma and the Body’s Wisdom By: Korynn Amm, MA, LMHC-A, NCC, 500CYT, Wellness Specialist | PILLARS OF WELLNESS Trauma and Disconnectio…

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…

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…