by acadiacounseling | Dec 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Here we are, nine months into the Coronavirus pandemic and I am EXHAUSTED! And, according to my clients, they are EXHAUSTED, too! (I’m guessing you are as well.) This is not just “it’s been a long day” exhausted; this is the kind of exhausted...
by acadiacounseling | Jan 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Submitted by Megan Sponcil You may have heard that someone who constantly cleans, makes lists, or is described as a “perfectionist” has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, but is that the case? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is complex and is rooted in a person’s...
by acadiacounseling | Sep 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Getting good sleep is incredibly important for your overall health, not just your mental health. It may reduce your risk of developing certain chronic illnesses, keep your brain healthy, and boost your immune system. It’s generally recommended that you get between 7...
by acadiacounseling | Sep 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Author: Gina Stokes, Lindsey Wilson College practicum student Date: September 10, 2021 Relationship breakups can cause feelings of anxiety as well as sadness, grief, and anger for one or both people in the relationship. While there may also be positive feelings of...
by acadiacounseling | Feb 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Written by Beth Willis, MA, LPCA Do you find yourself struggling with an overwhelming sense of sadness and depression during the winter months? You aren’t alone! An estimated 10 million Americans experience increased feelings of melancholy, a lack of energy and a...
by acadiacounseling | Jan 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
As part of my “opening monologue” to a new client, I include information about Confidentiality (what you say here, stays here), Cancellations (give me at least 24 hours notice to allow for someone else to take your abandoned spot), and Illness (if you are...
by acadiacounseling | Dec 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
So, there are a LOT of different people out there who call themselves “therapists”; it’s a veritable alphabet soup! There are LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LCADCs, to mention a few. What do all the letters mean? LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker...
by acadiacounseling | Oct 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s taken a while, but mental health is finally starting to be taken seriously. Celebrities talk openly about their struggles. Politicians specifically mention mental health in discussions on improving healthcare. And the idea of seeking therapy is no longer...
by acadiacounseling | Sep 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Definition of Toxic What would you do if you picked up a bite to eat and the food wrapper was labeled toxic? Would you eat it? Of course not. You know that toxic means something is poisonous to your bodies and can hurt you. Unfortunately, toxic relationships don’t...
