Alpenglow Counseling, LLC

08/07/2025

It’s just w**d… right?

It’s legal, socially accepted, and often seen as harmless. But while it might not lead to the dramatic consequences associated with some other substances, cannabis use can quietly drain your motivation, cloud your thoughts, and disrupt your emotional wellbeing.

Because it’s become so normalized, more people are smoking regularly, feeling flat or unmotivated, and struggling to cut back—even when it’s affecting their mental health. And for many, regular use turns into an addiction that’s hard to recognize and even harder to break.

If you’re starting to question your relationship with cannabis, you’re not alone. The right therapist can offer a space for nonjudgmental conversations, help you explore the full impact of your relationship with w**d, and find ways forward.

Click the link below to read the full piece from Kaitlyn Seikunas MA, LPCC (Alpenglow Counseling, LLC).

07/25/2025

“My son has therapy. My mom needs groceries. I need to prepare for a work meeting. And somewhere in there, I'm supposed to engage in self-care."

This is life for many in the sandwich generation—those caring for both their aging parents and their children while juggling careers, relationships, and personal well-being.

With parents living longer and kids needing more emotional support than ever, caregivers are under increasing pressure. The result? Guilt, burnout, resentment, and the kind of tiredness even sleep can’t fix.

These demands can lead to anxiety, strained relationships, and other serious effects—yet caregivers’ own needs are too often pushed aside.

Therapy can help you set boundaries, manage stress, and reconnect with the parts of you that have been left behind.

Visit the link below to read the full article from Kaitlyn Seikunas, founder of Alpenglow Counseling, LLC.

https://www.sondermind.com/resources/articles-and-content/the-sandwich-generation-caregivers/?utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Sandwich%20Gen

06/26/2025

“Wait… there’s actually a name for this?”

For many, a mental health diagnosis is life changing. It provides clarity, validation, and a path forward. It can turn silent struggles into shared understanding, and help clients realize they’re not broken or alone.

But diagnosis is also complex. It’s shaped by context, not lab tests, and it doesn’t always get it right. Misdiagnosis can delay care and deepen stress. And for some, a label can feel limiting instead of liberating.

In her latest article, Kaitlyn Seikunas, MA, LPCC, founder of Alpenglow Counseling, LLC, explores the double-edged nature of diagnosis: how it can open doors to healing, or sometimes stand in the way.

Whether you're navigating your own mental health or supporting someone else, understanding the role of diagnosis and how to approach it with care is essential.

Head to the link below to learn more—and let us know your favorite mantra in the comments

https://bit.ly/3Gao7Kz

05/15/2025

Check out this article I wrote that was featured in Boulder, lifestyles magazine and Cherry Creek lifestyles magazine!

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