Anxiety & Depression
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.
March 27, 2024
by Sarah Reik, LPC When someone we care about is battling depression, it can be difficult to know how to help. The first step often involves […]
February 12, 2024
In the last two decades, and certainly since the pandemic, more people are paying attention to mental health and willing to try counseling. In that time, […]
February 12, 2024
Group therapy can be an intimidating thought. Sometimes, we are just better together. For the person who struggles with anxiety, it might take every ounce of […]
December 12, 2023
By Jane Mose, MA, Family Peer Specialist and School-Based Wellness Specialist Supervisor This article is also available as a printable handout here. Some parents actually dread the […]
December 12, 2023
By Jane Mose, MA, Family Peer Specialist Imagine this scenario: It’s Christmas Eve. You’re looking forward to getting the whole family dressed up to go to […]
October 23, 2023
By Sheryl Cowling, LCSW, BC-TMH, BCPCC, BCETS The tragedy and trauma of war is raging in several parts of the world right now. With headline news […]
October 10, 2023
By Allison Franck, Licensed Master’s Social Worker, Christian Family Solutions In the past, the topic of bullying was met with, “kids will be kids” or “everyone […]
October 10, 2023
By Kara Witthuhn, School-Based Wellness Specialist, Christian Family Solutions It’s a difficult topic to discuss. Yet it’s essential for all of us to remain alert to […]
April 14, 2023
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
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
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
By Karen Fischer, LPC, BC-TMH, Assistant Professor and M.S. Program Director, Wisconsin Lutheran College The word “anxiety” is used often in conversation today. Many people are […]
March 3, 2022
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
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
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
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 7, 2022
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 4, 2022
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 […]