Spring Cleaning Your Emotions
Spring cleaning is an old tradition where people take time during the season of renewal to thoroughly clean their homes, clear away clutter, and start
Tackling Loneliness & Celebrating Non-Romantic Relationships
Over the past few years, there has been a significant increase in people feeling lonely and isolated. The pandemic kept many of us apart from
Let’s Not Create Unnecessary Valentine’s Day Pressure this Year
Valentine’s Day messaging is all around us throughout the month of February. We see romantic love elevated in every shop window and grocery store candy
Is Life More Stressful than it Used to Be?
The short answer is an emphatic yes. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared stress the health epidemic of the 21st century. Take a
Boundaries Are Essential for Healing Trauma
The experience of trauma can change the way we think, feel, and express ourselves in a multitude of ways. Healing from trauma often involves spending
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Can Therapy Help with Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder, often referred to by the very apropos acronym SAD, is a specific depression diagnosis. People
Managing Trauma Triggers During the Holiday Season
So, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? For many people, this is probably true, but if you struggle with memories from a
Tough Conversations: Motivating a Loved One to Seek Help
You’re about to discuss something that is near and dear to your heart. Emotions have been running high and will likely continue due to the
Best Mental Health Apps
It can be overwhelming to find support for your metal health. From online companies, local counseling centers, and technology-assisted apps it can be a lot
Types of Trauma
Reviewed by Lauren Vilar, LCSW, LCAS — trauma and addiction therapist with 12+ years of clinical experience I was talking to my friends that other
Mental Health Wellness Challenge: Check In
Mental health has been a hot topic this past year. The anxiety and panic that set in at the beginning of the pandemic yielded to
Getting Real Results
LMV Counseling is excited to announce that we have partnered with Blueprint in order to continue providing the highest quality of care! Blueprint is a digital service that