TOPIC: How to Cope with Body Changes After Being an Athlete

POST BY: Makenna Vacek, Masters Level Clinical Intern - CLICK HERE TO SEE HER BIO

WRITTEN: June 26, 2025

WILL BE REVIEWED: June 2028

From being an athlete competing regularly, working out multiple hours a week, having some meals provided and then suddenly you are done with athletics. It can be a really big jolt from being basically a full time athlete to being free from that and having to figure out your identity but also deal with a lot of change. One of the biggest changes that my athletes come to me about sometimes is their body and exercise.

As we know, bodies change all the time as we get older and grow and go through life events. ...

TOPIC: Postpartum Hormones Explained: What’s Happening to Your Mind and Body After Birth

POST BY: Mikayla Minehart, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist - CLICK HERE TO SEE HER BIO

WRITTEN: June 26, 2025

WILL BE REVIEWED: June 2028

If you’ve recently had a baby and find yourself crying more than usual, feeling overwhelmed, or wondering, “Why don’t I feel like myself?”, you are not alone, and you are not broken. The truth is your body and brain are going through massive changes. And at the heart of it all? Hormones.

As a therapist certified in perinatal mental health, I’ve worked with many women who are shocked by how much their mood, energy, and emotion...

TOPIC: What to Do When Everyone Around You Is Moving On and You Feel Stuck

POST BY: Lyla Mills, LMSW - CLICK HERE TO SEE HER BIO

WRITTEN: June 26, 2025

WILL BE REVIEWED: June 2028

Your friends start getting married. They buy homes, move in with partners, land promotions, or post smiling pictures from places you can’t afford to visit right now. Or maybe it’s the opposite, maybe you’re the first to get married, or start a career, and you’re suddenly left feeling like no one around you fully understands what you’re going through.

Adulthood rarely unfolds in sync. As we move through our twenties and thirties, our paths start to diverge. One friend might be starting a fa...

TOPIC: The Impact of Snapchat on Teen Mental Health and Self-Esteem

POST BY: Mikayla Minehart, LPC, NCC, PMH-C - CLICK HERE TO SEE HER BIO

WRITTEN: June 26, 2025

WILL BE REVIEWED: June 2028

As a therapist working with teens, I often hear about the constant pressure and challenges young people face when it comes to social media. While platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat provide creative outlets, ways to connect with friends, and a means to express oneself, they also come with significant mental health consequences, especially for teenagers who are still navigating their self-identity and emotional well-being.

In this post, I’ll explore the unique ways that social media, specific...

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, restless, or trapped in a cycle of worry, you’re not alone. Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health concerns in the U.S., affecting over 40 million adults every year.

Whether you deal with generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, or high-functioning anxiety, the constant mental noise can make even the smallest tasks feel impossible.

But here’s the good news: Individual counseling for anxiety can help you find relief, clarity, and confidence.

In this post, we’ll explore 5 powerful ways that working with a licensed therapist can help you manage anxiety symptoms, understand your triggers, and build lasting coping ...

AM I DEPRESSED? Or Just Sad? Depression Explained in Detail By A Licensed Counselor

Life’s challenges often leave us feeling stuck or overwhelmed, whether it’s dealing with emotional distress, life transitions, or mental health struggles. Individual counseling offers a safe, supportive space to help you process, heal, and find clarity. At Johns Creek and Alphare...

In this JCACounseling Podcast Short, our counselors break down the many facets of grief, guiding you through the traditional 5 stages and introducing a potential 6th stage. We explore how understanding these stages can empower you to navigate the complex emotions of loss.

What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present in the moment without judgment, a valauble tool for stay-at-home moms facing the challenges of motherhood.

Understanding Mindfulness in Motherhood

Mindfulness helps mothers navigate day-to-day chaos with calmness. It fosters a meaningful connections with their children. By being present in the moment, you're able to build memories, but also reduce overwhelming yourself by allowing yourself as mom to focus on one task at a time. Overall, mindfulness helps relieve stress, provide mental clarity, and promote self-compassion, all contributing to the wellbeing of stay-at-home moms in their fulfilling journey of raising ther...

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