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

Understanding PTSD: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Dr. Misty Hatch · June 28, 2024

Many of us have heard the term PTSD or Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, but what does i…

Juneteenth…Celebrating Freedom and Encouraging Change

Dr. Jasmine Daniels, PSY.D. HSPP · June 13, 2024

HSPP When Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, became the 11th Federal…

Winnie the Pooh: A Tale of Addiction and Men's Mental Health

Teddy sullivan, lmhc-a · June 13, 2024

Homer Simpson. Peter Griffin. Clint Eastwood. Rick (Rick & Morty), Win…

Celebrating Pride with Mental Health in Mind

Mira Pipolivic, MA, LMHC-A, NCC · May 31, 2024

This June marks the 54th anniversary of Pride Month, which is a time of celeb…

S is for Scram!: A Lesson from Oscar the Grouch

Breanne Knopf, LMHC · May 31, 2024

June is a month of many celebrations. The month starts with a lesser known one, Oscar…

Mother's Day Blues

Celeste Chapko, MS, LMHC-A, MT-BC, PMH-C · May 13, 2024

Ms. Celeste Chapko, MS, LMHC-A, MT-BC, PMH-C Mother’s Day can be a beautiful celebration of a mother’s love, but it can also be a diffi…

Parental Anxiety

Elizabeth Weer, MSW · May 3, 2024

Most people experience \[parental\] anxiety at some point in their lives; it is a normal human response to stressful…

So you're interested in Christian Counseling?

April 29, 2024

Welcome to Pillars of Wellness' Christian Counseling Program! Read on to learn more about the program's description, our statement of faith, and a helpful ques…

The Art of Stress Relief: Techniques for a Balanced Life

Sonja Pierson, mbs, ms.ed. lmhc, ncc · April 22, 2024

SONJA, mbs, ms.ed. lmhc, ncc In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an all too familiar c…

Growth in the Workplace

Jason Kniola, LMHC · April 15, 2024

Most of us want to advance in our careers in some way. For some, this means earning more income, for others lea…

Know the Signs, Receive the Help: Alcohol Awareness

Kaitlin Pilipovic, MS, LCAC · April 15, 2024

As April continues to unfold, let us take a moment to discuss a prevalent…

There is a new type of therapist: A therapy dog

Courtney Tomaszewski, LMHC · April 9, 2024

A therapy dog is like a furry superhero in the world of mental health. These am…