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

Telepsychology Benefits

April 28, 2023

Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall wellbeing, and the way we access mental healthcare has evolved over time. One significant development in recent ye…

Grief and the Holidays

Ashley Earle, LMHC · December 6, 2022

We commonly associate the holiday season with what we see in the media; commercials, TV shows, and movies conveying warmth, connection,…

Common Couples' Struggles

October 24, 2022

Elena Makarenko, BA Join me as I talk about common couples' struggles and how to navigate these issues when they arise. Episode 1: Division of Labor This f…

Making Meaning in Difficult Times

Jason Kniola, LMHC, LCAC · September 7, 2022

Spoiler alert: Life does not always go according to plan. When it does, we can relax and enjoy those times. However, many times life takes tur…

Tending to the Self

August 4, 2022

The surface of our lives is filled with schedules, jobs, relationships, money, habits, to-do lists, dishes to be done, laundry to fold, recreation - the daily…

“I Can’t Meditate!”

Jason Kniola, LMHC, LCAC · July 20, 2022

: My Journey with Mindfulness Meditation By: Jason Kniola, LMHC, LCAC I had heard stories of meditation in my youth, seen depictions on TV…

What We Can Learn from Married at First Sight

Briana Roberts, LMFT-A · May 11, 2022

Would you marry someone who you never met? With the rise of shows like Married at Fir…

Castles Made of Sand: Psychologists Insights to Vacationing for your Mental Health

Shaun Wehle · April 29, 2022

DR. SHAUN WEHLE AND DR. ASHLEY MICHALSKI On a recent vacation with my (…

Sleep and Adolescents

March 30, 2022

Pillars Staff Sleep can impact thinking, emotional health, physical health and development, decision-making skills, and reaction times. Almost all teenager…

Perfectionism: The Unachievable Goal

Dr. Ashley Michalski · March 16, 2022

Perfectionism can be defined as the need or the desire to appear perfect, or simply believing th…

So, You’ve Been Diagnosed with a Mental Illness: 5 Things You Need to Know

Chelsea Belinsky, MA, LMHC, LCPC, NCC · March 10, 2022

So, You’ve Been Diagnosed with a Mental Illness: 5 Things You Need to Know By: Chelsea Belinsky, MA, LMHC, LCPC, NCC If you have been diagnosed with a mental…

Love Yourself

Dr. Ashley Michalski · February 20, 2022

We all struggle with self love, but this is the basis for healthy and effective functioning. Read about 6 tips on how you can improve your ability to love yourself more.