Cognitive = thinking, and behavior = actions, so Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy in which your counselor can make connections from your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. You may or may not have heard of the CBT triangle. The CBT triangle is a good visual representation of how our thoughts can influence our feelings which can influence our behaviors.

Deciding to go address your mental health and various stressors with a complete stranger takes a lot of strength and working through discomfort. Whenever I have a new assessment with a client, I always start with the question “Have you ever been to counseling before? If so, what did you like, what did you not like?” This is such an important question, because I want to know where my client’s perspective is on counseling.

our blogsCurrent Post The Importance of JournalingAlexis Vogler, LPCCounselor, Insight Clinical Counseling and Wellness, LLC I love journaling so much. Journaling can be one thing that can truly be customized to you and what you are going through/wanting to work on...

Celebrate your most important relationship! The one you have with yourself. The relationship that you have with yourself will be the longest and most important relationship you will ever be in. This Valentine’s Day do not forget to show the most important person in your life how much you love them. YOURSELF!

Reconnecting strengthens our relationship. Valentine’s Day is often envisioned with ideas from movies, books, and unrealistic social media reels. Valentine’s Day should not be when there is a lot of pressure to make things fantastic and perfect

New experiences often come with difficulty and challenge. However, that doesn’t mean they are bad! I reminded myself of this fact often throughout my journey of becoming a counselor. From the beginning of my master’s program to starting my internship, and all the way through to graduation and licensure, it was challenging; I was pushed to grow and learn in many new ways.

our blogsCurrent Post Happy New Year!Victoria Brown, LPCCounselor, Insight Clinical Counseling and Wellness, LLC Happy New Year! It’s that time of the year people think New year, new me. How many times have you said that? You reflect on the past year before you ring...

There is one goal many of us make every January 1st: stop smoking or vaping. Whether you started smoking/vaping due to peer pressure, stress, or other reason, it’s never too late to cut down and stop.

Simply put, a boundary is a limit. But more specifically, a boundary is a personal limit that allows us to be defined separately from others. Boundaries play a role in so much of our lives – physical space, personal space, beliefs, emotions, time and energy, values and morals, sexuality, property/possessions, etc.

our blogsCurrent Post How to Relax and Enjoy the HolidaysVictoria Brown, LPCCounselor, Insight Clinical Counseling and Wellness, LLC The daylight has changed. Our days are colder and shorter days of sunlight have come into our lives. Many of us are turning to our...