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

A Quiet Thanks: Why I’m Grateful to Work at Pillars

July 17, 2025

Ashley Earle, LMHC I’m not someone who typically shares much about myself or my work. I tend to keep my…

Finding My Therapy Home

Desie Zylstra, LMHC · July 10, 2025

When I graduated in 2018, I was excited to finally get paid to do what I loved—therapy. At the time, I wasn’t…

Let It Rain: Practicing Acceptance on National Rain Day

July 2, 2025

Let It Rain Practicing Acceptance on National Rain Day You can’t make it stop raining by wishing it would stop. This seems obvious, but we spend enormous amou…

I Swore I’d Never Work in Outpatient. Now, I Can’t Imagine Leaving.

Jessi Kiefor, LMHC-A · June 30, 2025

I used to swear I’d never work in outpatient therapy. It felt bor…

What People with PTSD Want You to Know

Brittany Sperka, MSW, LCSW · June 13, 2025

A Note Before You Read PTSD looks different for everyone. While the experiences shared i…

Mid-Year Mental Health Check-In

Ashley Wolke, MA, LMHC · June 13, 2025

s: A Strategic Guide to Sustainable Well-Being By: Ashley L. Wolke, MA, LMHC The year begins with hope and ambition. We launch…

Men's Health Month: Why it Matters - And Why Mental Health Must Be Part of the Conversation

Erin Brown, M.Ed., LMHC-A · June 12, 2025

June is Men’s Health Month—a time to…

Fathers Day

Nicole lembo, LMHC · June 12, 2025

Fathers Day: It can be an exciting day for new dads, a challenging one for those mourning a loss, or a frustrating reminde…

Spilling the Tea on the Therapy Couch: Fact vs. Fiction

Morgan Kobitka, MSW, LSW · May 20, 2025

Getting Real About Misconceptions about Individual Therapy By: Morgan Kobitka, MSW, LSW Picture this:…

Children's Mental Health: A Daily Priority

Sonja Pierson, mbs, ms.ed. lmhc, ncc · May 11, 2025

Sonja, MBA, MS.Ed., NCC, LMHC Since 2006, May has been a time to acknowledge the importance of children's menta…

Honoring Mothers: A Mental Health Perspective

Courtney Tomaszewski, LMHC · May 11, 2025

Mother’s Day celebrates the love and dedication of mothers — but it’s also import…

Mom Guilt: Tips for Self-Care and Peace of Mind

Tori Mikesell · April 3, 2025

LMHC Am I doing enough? Did I feed my child too many chicken nuggets this week? Did my child…