Will PTSD Go Away Without Treatment?
Guest blog post by Martha (Marty) Dennen, LCPC, SEP “Will PTSD go away without treatment” is an often-asked question in my office. The short answer is that with treatment PTSD symptoms can go away or greatly lessen. Unfortunately, untreated PTSD often results in more suffering, decreased functioning, and increased depression and anxiety symptoms. So, how […]
Generational Trauma: Breaking the Cycle
Guest blog by Aaron Johnson, LCPC Emotional trauma in a simple form can be explained as a deep emotional wound that hasn’t fully healed. These deep emotional wounds can be from events that occur throughout your life, from as early as infancy all the way to events that you don’t even directly experience. Events can […]
Can You Save An Unhappy Marriage?
This guest blog was written by former LCW therapist Jean Tschampa in 2019. It has been updated to include additional recent information. It can be hard to know if your marital dis-ease is just a bump in the road or a sign of a bigger, underlying problem. Understanding the different phases your marriage will go […]
Exploring the Different Types of Counseling Services: Finding the Right Support for Your Mental Health
Navigating the vast landscape of counseling services can be overwhelming, especially when you’re seeking the right support for your mental health. It is essential to understand the different types of counseling services available. This will help you to find the approach that best suits your needs. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or […]
Finding A Safe Space: Culturally Competent Therapists
guest blog by Courtney Rolla, MA, LCPC, SEP Safety in the Therapeutic Relationship Effective therapy relies on finding a safe space in the therapeutic relationship. That means that the client feels safe to be themselves and perceives that they are accepted – free of judgment, criticism, and other emotional harm. It is the therapist’s job […]