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Insights, guidance, and resources from the licensed therapists and counselors at Pillars of Wellness.
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…
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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…
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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
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Understanding Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) in Children
Ruby Koontz, LMHC-A · June 1, 2026
| PILLARS OF WELLNESS How BFRBs Can Impact Families For many fami…
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I'm Successful But Exhausted: Understanding High-Functioning Anxiety in Your Career
Miranda Sims, LMHC-A · May 14, 2026
| PILLARS OF WELLNESS "You're doing great!" "You'…
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It’s Giving Survival Mode: Immigration Stress, Trauma, and Learning How to Breathe Again
Alexa Zapata, MSW, LSW · January 19, 2026
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World Panic Day
Kelly Johnson, LMHC, NCC, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher · March 13, 2025
World Panic Day is March 15, and was created to increase awareness of the prevalence of anxiety and panic disorders. S…
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November Marks National Stress Awareness Day: Recognizing and Managing Stress
Anna Witges, LMHC · November 11, 2024
As the final months of 2024 approach, families are gearing…
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Navigating Thanksgiving
Erin Brown, LMHC-A · November 11, 2024
Thanksgiving can bring a mix of emotions and stressors, and it’s important to recognize how these can affect us…
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Managing Election Stress: How to Cope and Stay Grounded
November 1, 2024
With elections around the corner, it’s normal to feel an uptick in stress and tension. Many people are…
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Ask a Therapist: Panic Attacks
Nicole lembo, LMHC · July 17, 2024
Q: I’ve been feeling really stuck with uncontrollable anxiety and panic attacks. How can I start the…
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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…
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