Allison Meakin, MSW Intern 3/19/25 Allison Meakin, MSW Intern 3/19/25

How to Stop People-Pleasing and Start Living for You

I am a recovering people pleaser. I’d say “yes” to friends and family when I really wanted— or needed—to say “no.” And let me tell you, it didn’t do me any favors. What I thought was keeping everyone happy and strengthening my relationships actually had the opposite effect in the long run.

Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW 1/31/25 Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW 1/31/25

Holistic Approach to Mental Health Care

Therapists work with many different approaches, each with varying assessments and interventions. When starting in the field of mental health, many therapists wonder, "Which model is the best? Which factor matters most?" The truth is, they all play a role.

Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW 9/24/24 Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW 9/24/24

Is a Good Man Really So Hard to Find?

One of the largest changes I have seen is the ever-increasing divide between “Men” and “Great Men”. Here’s how men can become great men.

9/18/23 9/18/23

Tips for Parents of LGBTQIA Youth

If you are a parent of an LGBTQIA youth moving towards accepting your child's identity read this to learn the importance of familial support to LGBTQIA youth as well as practical actions to support your child through this moment.

6/30/23 6/30/23

What is EMDR Therapy?

3/9/23 3/9/23

Give the Gift of Love

While there are many parenting books, there is not one way to parent a child. Children are unique, and therefore, need to be parented in different ways. What works for you may not work for your sister or your neighbor.