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Does ADHD Make College Harder?
If you struggle with ADHD and are considering college, read this article from a Certified Strategic Life Coach about how to prepare for uni

Ximena Alyssa Herriges-Dalsing
Nov 4, 20237 min read


How New Years Resolutions Affect Mental Health
December and January are all about goals and resolutions, but I honestly don’t believe in all that. I don’t understand why people wait all year to set a goal they won’t even work towards. They’re only setting it because they were peer pressured into it. This probably all started in the Industrial Revolution. Some pencil-pusher boss probably pressured some carpet-walker manager into telling him what he was going to accomplish for a year. That being said, I LOVE goals. I rememb

Ximena Alyssa Herriges-Dalsing
Dec 29, 202210 min read


How to Deal with Holiday Despair
The time that’s supposed to be joyous and full of family time, makes you want to cover your ears until MLK day.

Iris Findley
Nov 8, 20226 min read


Book Resource List
This list is recommended by a Licensed Therapist, and is designed to be an every growing and changing suggestion. If you have books that hav

Ximena Alyssa Herriges-Dalsing
Oct 1, 202223 min read


How to Know When You Need Counseling
How do people really know when they need counseling?

Michela Dalsing MS, LMHC, LCPC
May 14, 20222 min read


Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
What Does Narcissism actually mean Narcissism. It’s a word that gets thrown around. “I have an ex that is a narcissist.” You hear it all...

Michela Dalsing MS, LMHC, LCPC
Dec 13, 20217 min read


Suicidal Ideation & Attempts
If you are in crisis, call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) , available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is available to anyone. All calls are confidential. Suicide is a scary topic for many people. One most people refuse to touch. I will admit, it’s scary for me, too. You never know how words on a blog post, or written down, or sent in a text will be taken by the party reading. You never know who you will upset, or

Ximena Alyssa Herriges-Dalsing
Nov 10, 202110 min read


Reading/Book List for Depression
This reading list is recommended by a Licensed counselor and is designed to be an ever-growing and changing suggestion.

Michela Dalsing MS, LMHC, LCPC
Aug 20, 20219 min read


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


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


What It's Like to Have Cancer in a Global Pandemic
Zoos are sad places. After visiting a large zoo in San Antonio, Tx I vowed never to go back. I would never support treating animals so...

Ximena Alyssa Herriges-Dalsing
Mar 25, 202112 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


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














