Lana Alencar Counselling

Lana Alencar Counselling Online and In person Therapy

“The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” – William FaulknerIf childhood trauma—big or small—is still echoing in you...
08/25/2025

“The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” – William Faulkner
If childhood trauma—big or small—is still echoing in your adult relationships, you’re not alone.
💬 Unmet needs, emotional neglect, or repeated stress can shape how we love and parent today.
Healing is possible, and therapy can help. Read more about how childhood trauma impacts adult relationships in my new blog post.
📍Counselling in Winkler, MB + online across Manitoba
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Ever searched your mental health symptoms online—only to end up more anxious than before? 🤯 You’re not alone.We turn to ...
08/14/2025

Ever searched your mental health symptoms online—only to end up more anxious than before? 🤯 You’re not alone.

We turn to the internet for answers because:
💬 It’s fast and private
💬 Counselling can be costly or hard to access (hello, Winkler & Morden!)
💬 Sometimes we think our problems aren’t “big enough” for therapy

But here’s the thing—Google (and even AI) can’t look you in the eye, notice your tears, or truly get you. Therapy isn’t just information—it’s human connection. 💛

✅ Use AI to learn and prepare questions for your therapist
❌ Don’t rely on it to diagnose you or replace human help

You deserve real, empathetic support. Even if you think your struggle is “small.”

Read more on the blog: lanaalencar.com/blog

🚗🌄 Out of Office & On the Road! 🌿I’m officially on vacation! Taking a break from the therapy chair and heading out on a ...
07/28/2025

🚗🌄 Out of Office & On the Road! 🌿
I’m officially on vacation! Taking a break from the therapy chair and heading out on a family road trip adventure. Time for rest, laughter, and a little exploring with my favorite people. 💛

As a therapist, I often remind others that rest is essential—not optional. So this is me, practicing what I preach.

I’ll be away from July 28 and back on August 12, hopefully with a few good stories and a full heart.

Here’s your gentle reminder:
✨You’re allowed to pause. Fun counts as self-care too.✨

“Rest isn’t a reward. It’s a need.”If you feel guilty for resting — you’re not alone.Especially for women, rest can feel...
07/26/2025

“Rest isn’t a reward. It’s a need.”

If you feel guilty for resting — you’re not alone.
Especially for women, rest can feel undeserved when the dishes pile up and the to-do list never ends. But here’s your reminder:

🌿 You don’t need to finish everything to pause.
🌿 Rest isn’t lazy — it’s healing.
🌿 Even Jesus rested.

New blog post: “Rest Without Guilt: Why You Deserve to Pause Even When the Work Isn’t Done”
🖥️ lanaalencar.com/blog

Grateful Heart, Renewed Soul: A Christian Woman’s Guide to Gratitude & Brain WellnessAs His daughters, let us carry grat...
07/17/2025

Grateful Heart, Renewed Soul: A Christian Woman’s Guide to Gratitude & Brain Wellness

As His daughters, let us carry gratitude in our hearts—it blesses both soul and brain. 🧠💛

Thankfulness releases joy & peace in our minds, reduces anxiety, and strengthens our spiritual resilience.

Take a moment today to thank Him. Your heart—and brain—will be refreshed.

Read more on the blog: lanaalencar.com/blog

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✨ New Blog Series: What Keeps Coming Up in the Therapy Room ✨As a therapist, I often notice patterns — the hidden strugg...
07/17/2025

✨ New Blog Series: What Keeps Coming Up in the Therapy Room ✨

As a therapist, I often notice patterns — the hidden struggles that show up in so many sessions, even if we rarely say them out loud.

This new blog series explores those recurring themes that many clients carry quietly: the beliefs, wounds, and inner battles that shape our stories.

🌿 Post #1: Other people have it worse: Why your pain still deserves a voice — a compassionate reminder that your struggles matter, even if someone else has it harder.

👀 Coming soon: A deeper look at how childhood trauma continues to shape adult relationships — often more than we realize.

🖥️ Read the full post at: lanaalencar.com/blog
📍 Counselling in Winkler, MB & Online

✨ Therapy isn’t just for when life falls apart.It’s for when you’re functioning—but something still feels off.It’s for g...
07/14/2025

✨ Therapy isn’t just for when life falls apart.
It’s for when you’re functioning—but something still feels off.
It’s for growth. For reflection. For learning to breathe again before burnout hits.

You don’t need a crisis to deserve support.
Your emotional wellness matters—every day. 💛

📖 New on the blog:
“Why Therapy Isn’t Just for Crisis Mode”
→ lanaalencar.com/blogpost

✨ Healing the Good Girl Wound ✨Are you always putting yourself last? Saying “yes” when you mean “no”? Feeling guilty for...
06/16/2025

✨ Healing the Good Girl Wound ✨
Are you always putting yourself last? Saying “yes” when you mean “no”? Feeling guilty for simply needing space?

You might be stuck in the Good Girl pattern — where your worth feels tied to being nice, quiet, and never letting anyone down.

Here’s your gentle reminder:
💬 You’re allowed to have needs.
💬 You’re allowed to take up space.
💬 You’re allowed to say no.

Healing begins with awareness — and you don’t have to do it alone. 💛

📍 Counselling available in Winkler, MB and throughout the Pembina Valley
🖥️ Read more on my blog: lanaalencar.com/blog

Did you know exercise eases depression in youth? 💚 Studies show consistent aerobic or mixed training (20–60 min, 3–4×/we...
06/13/2025

Did you know exercise eases depression in youth? 💚 Studies show consistent aerobic or mixed training (20–60 min, 3–4×/week) can significantly reduce symptoms—and benefits last long-term.

Whether it’s martial arts, team sports, or a family bike ride, find movement that sparks joy. 🏃‍♀️🏅

Check the blog for local gyms in the Pembina Valley and tips to get started!

It is World Mental Health Day! I am so thankful that I get to walk alongside amazing people and help clients on their me...
10/10/2024

It is World Mental Health Day! I am so thankful that I get to walk alongside amazing people and help clients on their mental health journey!

What does your daily routine look like? Is there time for reflection, connection to people you love and care about? Is t...
04/18/2024

What does your daily routine look like? Is there time for reflection, connection to people you love and care about? Is there time to check in with yourself and reconsider tasks and process emotions? Does it look like a constant pursuit of more and more? Or is it defined by contentment and calmness? Are you spending your time in something that brings you fulfillment?

Life is busy. There is a lot to do. In the midst of taking care of everyone else, remember to take care of yourself!
01/19/2024

Life is busy. There is a lot to do. In the midst of taking care of everyone else, remember to take care of yourself!

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600, Southview Dr
Winkler, MB
R6W 2P7

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm

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+12045420892

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http://www.lanaalencar.com/

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