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How Do You Know if You Have Panic Disorder?

March 30, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Alexa Just, LICSW, CCTP, Outpatient Therapist.   Does anxiety, fear, or overwhelm frequently feel like it takes you over?  Maybe you feel your heart beating...

Are Fake Rules Running Your Life?

March 30, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.     We all have guiding principles, beliefs, and rules that help guide our behavior and make us who...

The 'Stupid Mental Health' Walk Trend

March 30, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.    The 'stupid mental health' social media trend highlights something we’ve all felt at one point...

10 Tips to Make Therapy More Effective

March 30, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Ashley Solberg, LMFT, Outpatient Therapist.  Are you thinking about starting therapy, and wondering how you can make the most of your sessions? Or maybe you’re...

How Anxiety & Panic Attacks Can Feel in the Body

February 10, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Dr. Karin Ryan, PsyD, LP, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.  Anxiety and panic attacks can feel different for everyone and experiencing them doesn't just affect...

5 Self-Care Ideas for Valentine's Day

February 10, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Michaela Gansen, APSW, LGSW, PMH-C, Outpatient Therapist.  Valentine’s Day is associated with romance, but that doesn't mean it has to be romantic. Everyone has different thoughts...

4 Conflict Resolution Skills for Better Relationships

February 4, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Brett Cushing, MA, LMFT, Outpatient Therapist. Conflict is an inevitable part of life. We simply cannot agree with everyone all the time. While sometimes uncomfortable, conflict can...

Long-Term Effects of Chronic Pain & Medical Issues

February 4, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Sandra Bucher, MS, LPCC , Clinical Site Director, Outpatient Therapist.   Do you struggle with chronic pain and medical issues? If so, it can be hard...

Developmental Disabilities: Asperger's Syndrome

January 19, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Julie Yaekel-Black Elk, Ph.D., LPCC-MN, LPC-WI, Clinic Director & Outpatient Therapist.   Asperger's syndrome (AS) is a developmental disability. Developmental disabilities describe several conditions that can...

Addressing Spiritual Issues in Therapy

January 18, 2022
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Kevin McClure, MA, LMFT, Outpatient Therapist.   Can you address spiritual issues in therapy?  Of course, if you wish to do so. Therapy is a safe...