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Are U Ok? - Book Review
Katie Morton answers a lot of questions around seeing a counselor in her book Are U Ok?

Michela Dalsing MS, LMHC, LCPC
Jun 15, 20213 min read


What is Borderline Personality Disorder? (BPD)
One of the most difficult disorders for people to understand (and break that cycle of hurt) is Borderline Personality Disorder. Borderline P

Michela Dalsing MS, LMHC, LCPC
May 18, 20218 min read


Depressed and Unmotivated?
Depression can be a bitch. She can convince you to stay in bed and do nothing, and tell you lies like “You’re worthless, why even try?”

Ximena Alyssa Herriges-Dalsing
May 5, 20217 min read


Do Weighted Blankets Work?
Is a weighted blanket right for you? What are other options? How do they work? How do you pick one? ~Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Michela Dalsing MS, LMHC, LCPC
Apr 20, 20213 min read


How Do You Calm a Panic Attack?
LMHC suggested coping skills. I don’t know about you, but I personally can’t get my zen on in the middle of feeling like I’m dying.

Ximena Alyssa Herriges-Dalsing
Apr 9, 20218 min read


The Stone Boys - Book Review
Official Villain Esteem Book Review for The Stone Boys by Michael Gurian.

Ximena Alyssa Herriges-Dalsing
Feb 9, 20215 min read


Pandemic Reading/Book List
What do Therapists think you should read if you're trying to change?

Ximena Alyssa Herriges-Dalsing
Jan 23, 20215 min read


Antidepressant Side Effect Experience of a Licensed Mental Health Counselor
I recently wrote a blog post on my decision to take antidepressants. What I didn’t put in that post was some of the negative outcomes.

Michela Dalsing MS, LMHC, LCPC
Jan 4, 202113 min read


Why is Gratitude Harder During the Pandemic?
How can you make Thanksgiving count when you can’t even be near people?

Ximena Alyssa Herriges-Dalsing
Nov 21, 20206 min read


Veteran's Day & Mental Health
Can we please take a second to talk about how Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day are NOT synonymous?

Ximena Alyssa Herriges-Dalsing
Nov 10, 202012 min read


Should I do The Whole Medication Thing?
Have you taken the Depression Quiz yet?
Have you considered taking meds for depression or anxiety but just can't decide if it's for you?

Michela Dalsing MS, LMHC, LCPC
Nov 2, 20208 min read


I Wish I Could Just be OK Again
One of the worst feelings to experience is being so close to being steadily okay, and then just having that feeling ripped away from you.

Michela Dalsing MS, LMHC, LCPC
Oct 8, 202011 min read


Grounding Technique: "It's Showtime!"
a grounding technique can be just about anything that makes you focus on the current moment. It doesn’t have to be traditional.

Michela Dalsing MS, LMHC, LCPC
Sep 16, 20205 min read


Panic Attack or Anxiety Attack?
You’ve heard of anxiety attacks. You’ve heard of panic attacks. Have you heard of the difference?

Ximena Alyssa Herriges-Dalsing
Sep 13, 20206 min read


4 Levels of Depression
Have you ever searched "Am I depressed?" Look no further, here is a relatable breakdown to depression with a Quiz!

Ximena Alyssa Herriges-Dalsing
Sep 10, 20204 min read


I Hate Gym Class
What are the mental health benefits of exercising? Is it even worth the effort?

Michela Dalsing MS, LMHC, LCPC
Sep 9, 20206 min read


Mama Said You Gotta Shop Around
Have you wondered how to find a good counselor? For some odd reason, it’s a really weird concept for people to shop around for therapists.

Michela Dalsing MS, LMHC, LCPC
Aug 31, 20204 min read


The Worry Tree - Villain Esteem Style
The traditional counseling "Worry Tree" redone with a Villain Esteem flair. (dark)

Ximena Alyssa Herriges-Dalsing
Aug 27, 20201 min read


Sorry I Didn't Text You Back, I have Anxiety
Anxiety is an invisible monster most people don’t understand. Some people don’t even believe in it. I view it like Bigfoot or Slenderman.

Ximena Alyssa Herriges-Dalsing
Aug 24, 202010 min read


Are They Hurting Themselves?
I remember the first time I figured out one of my kids was self-harming.

Ximena Alyssa Herriges-Dalsing
Aug 17, 20208 min read








