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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…

Back-to-School Success Starts with Executive Function

James Shuler, MRC, LPC, CRC · August 7, 2026

: Five Daily Habits That Help Students Thrive

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…

Executive Functioning Through the Summer Transition

James Shuler · May 28, 2026

| PILLARS OF WELLNESS As the school year ends and summer routine…

Protect Queer Youth

Kara VanHimbergen · March 13, 2026

| PILLARS OF WELLNESS As of a couple weeks ago (2/9/2026), I've been promoted to the role of Pillars' \[2S\]LGBTQ+ Y…

Bullying in Schools: Understanding the Issue and Supporting All Students

Tavinder Bains, MS, LMHC-A · October 16, 2025

Bullying continues to be a serious concern in schools…

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…

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…

National Doctor’s Day

Kayla kroesch, lmch-a · March 27, 2025

It takes four years of undergraduate work, four years of medical school, three to seven years of residency,…

National Student-Athlete Day: More Than A Game

Jessi Kiefor, LMHC-A · March 20, 2025

National Student-Athlete Day is a time to celebrate the dedication, resilience, and…

Happy Halloween

Lindsay Alcock, MA, LMHC-A, NCC · October 30, 2024

Halloween is an exciting time for kids and adults alike between carefully crafting a costume to going door…

National Stop Bullying Day

Alyssa Riege, MA, LMHC-A · October 13, 2024

In October, students, teachers, and parents across the nation observe National Stop Bullying Day. Th…