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Our counseling services are provided in person to individuals and families in our outpatient clinics and day treatment facilities, and are available via secure video to individuals and organizations worldwide. These posts are about anxiety and depression.

April 14, 2023

What if outpatient counseling isn’t working?

You like your counselor and have a good rapport. The weekly sessions are helpful, and yet you just can’t get a handle on your anxiety and […]
April 14, 2023

Please don’t ask me to go to group therapy!

  We get it. Group therapy can be an intimidating thought. If you are a person who struggles with anxiety, it might take all the courage […]
January 31, 2023

Postpartum reflections of a struggling, surviving, and saved mother

By Julie Straseske, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor and Educational Presenter This article first appeared on the WELS|ELS Christian Therapist Network website and is shared here with […]
January 28, 2023

The relationship between anxiety, fear, and worry

By Karen Fischer, M.S., Ed., LPC, BC-TMH, Director of Professional Development and Education, Christian Family Solutions Counseling Care & Services The word “anxiety” is used often […]
March 3, 2022

Helping Children with Anxiety

We hear the word “anxiety” a lot these days. Anxiety is a normal and healthy God-given response to dangerous situations. It is protective and keeps us […]
January 26, 2022

Grace through Grief: Miscarriage and Stillbirth Grief (Pregnancy and Infant Loss)

This is part four in a four-part series on the topic of grief. It is our hope that through this series, God’s people can better understand […]
January 26, 2022

Grace through Grief: Grieving as a Grandparent

This is part three in a four-part series on the topic of grief. It is our hope that through this series, God’s people can better understand […]
January 26, 2022

Grace through Grief: Surviving the Death of a Spouse

This is part two in a four-part series on the topic of grief. It is our hope that through this series, God’s people can better understand […]
January 12, 2022

Untangling the Web of Addiction: The Role of Spirituality in Treatment

(Part 4 in a 4-part series) By: JESSICA SMITH, MA, LMFT, LADC, BC-TMH. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Clinical Director The […]
January 7, 2022

Feeling Anxious?

By Drew Dryness If you answered “Yes!” to that question, you are not alone. In fact, you are part of the majority. Rates of anxiety and […]
January 5, 2022

Untangling the Web of Addiction: Effective Treatment Solutions

(Part 3 in a 4-part series) By: JESSICA SMITH, MA, LMFT, LADC, BC-TMH. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Clinical Director The […]
January 5, 2022

Untangling the Web of Addiction: Overcoming Challenges Toward Treatment

(Part 2 in a 4-part series) By: Madeline Kelly, LPCC, NCC, LADC, CCTP. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Some people thrive when […]
January 4, 2022

Does video counseling actually work?

By Drew Dyrssen It’s 2022 and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our daily lives. Many continue to face restrictions, transitions, and health conditions, which have […]
January 4, 2022

Grace through Grief: The Types and Stages of Grief

This is part one in a four-part series on the topic of grief. It is our hope that through this series, God’s people can better understand […]
January 2, 2022

Untangling the Web of Addiction: The Relationship between Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

(Part 1 in a 4-part series) By: Madeline Kelly, LPCC, NCC, LADC, CCTP Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor “I am finally a […]
December 18, 2021

All is calm, all is bright: Managing your mental health at Christmastime

By Jessica Smith, LMFT, BC-TMH Christmas lights are shining in the streets, holiday music is on the radio, and there are joyous celebration ads on television.  […]
November 17, 2021

“I Am Codependent No More!”

“I’m finally able to love myself and my family, putting behind things that have happened to me so that I am confident once again.”   Michael’s […]
August 27, 2021

More than “get a grip”: How to work through performance anxiety

“It’s ok to not be ok.” I saw this headline while looking through various articles related to Simone Biles’ withdrawal from participation in the Tokyo Olympic […]