At Life Care Wellness, we care for complex lives – simply. Contact Us Therapy at Life Care Wellness integrated holistic approach to therapy Our| Life Care Wellness
Originally posted in March, 2022 Guest post by Sarah VanMeter, LCSW Has the world felt like it turned upside down over the last couple of years? You’re not alone. Many people are grappling with the impact of the pandemic, civil unrest, political tensions, inflation, and more. The stress has created an increase in depression, anxiety, […] The post How to Find a Therapist: 5 Steps appeared first on Life Care Wellness.| Life Care Wellness
Originally published in February, 2022 Contrary to popular belief, there is no real way to predict with full accuracy if you will develop an addiction or substance abuse disorder. This is because addiction, while treatable, is a chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences, according […] The post Stages of Addiction appeared first on Life Care Wellness.| Life Care Wellness
Guest Blog post by Sarah Van Meter, LCSW Originally posted August, 2021 It is that time of year again – back to school. The smell of crayons and colored pencils fills the air. Brightly colored backpacks and lunch boxes line the aisles of stores. And you can’t watch TV without seeing back to school commercials. […] The post Back to School Anxiety appeared first on Life Care Wellness.| Life Care Wellness
Social anxiety disorder is characterized by overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations. People with social| Life Care Wellness
Guest post by Rebecca Muir, LSW originally posted February, 2022 What if there was an all-natural vitamin that did all the following: • minimized| Life Care Wellness
Guest blog by Holly Miller, MA, LPC At Life Care Wellness, we often hear clients describe feeling “stuck” in the past—burdened by trauma, unable to move forward. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a powerful, evidence-based process that gently helps you reprocess painful memories and find relief. What Is EMDR Therapy? EMDR is a […] The post Understanding EMDR: A Compassionate Path to Recovery appeared first on Life Care Wellness.| Life Care Wellness
Guest post by Codie Suratt, MA, LPC, LMT originally posted January, 2022 Not Another Diet-Focused Blog Post The last thing I wanted to do when sitting down to write this was to focus on our never-ending obsession with weight. But let’s be honest, it’s a focus. And a big one. Especially at this time of […] The post New Year, Same Me? How radical self-acceptance can change your relationship with food appeared first on Life Care Wellness.| Life Care Wellness
Guest post by Martha (Marty) Dennen, LCPC SEP Medical procedures such as surgeries can be anxiety-provoking and stressful. It can be difficult and scary| Life Care Wellness
Guest blog by Holly Miller, MA, LPC In any meaningful relationship boundaries are essential. This is the case for romantic relationships, familial relationships, friendship, or professional relationships. They’re not walls to keep others out, but rather doors that define where you end and another person begins. Despite this, one of the most common questions people […] The post Balancing Your Needs with Others: A Guide to Creating Healthy Boundaries appeared first on Life Care Wellness.| Life Care Wellness
Guest post by Karen Kuhlman LCSW, CADC originally posted December, 2021 As you enter the Holiday season with the New Year on the horizon, you might find yourself taking stock of your life and examining where you are feeling less than satisfied or even deeply unfulfilled. Know that you’re not alone if you find yourself […] The post How to Stop Feeling Unfulfilled appeared first on Life Care Wellness.| Life Care Wellness
Originally posted October, 2021 You probably know that childhood trauma refers to any significantly distressing experience a person was exposed to as a| Life Care Wellness