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Rise Up Center for Growth & Wellness

Empowering people who experience self-criticism, judgmental self-talk and chronic anxiety.

Rise Up, LLC was created to provide support for clients, professionals and organizations in the journey of increasing awareness, knowledge, skills and strength to rise above challenges and flourish. Rise Up, LLC serves a diverse population of individual clients, licensed and certified professionals as well as organizations by providing treatment, clinical supervision and training.

12/25/2025

Let today include something that brings you comfort.

However you’re spending the day, we hope there’s room for rest, familiarity, and care, in whatever way makes sense for you.

From all of us at Rise Up.

12/23/2025

In relationships, anxiety can fill in the gaps when clarity is missing. A delayed text, a change in tone, or a small shift in routine can quickly turn into a story about what it means. Before we realize it, we’re reacting to our interpretation, not what’s actually been said or done.

This doesn’t mean you’re irrational. It means your nervous system is trying to protect you by making sense of uncertainty. Learning to slow down that reaction and separate assumptions from facts can create more space for understanding, communication, and connection.

If relationship anxiety has been shaping how you respond to the people you care about, counseling can help you build awareness and steadiness in those moments. Head to our website to schedule your free 15-minute consultation today to see if Rise Up is right for you.
https://www.riseupcenter.com/

12/22/2025

You can be capable, skilled, and doing your job well while still feeling uncertain or self-doubting on the inside. Workplace anxiety and imposter syndrome often show up as overthinking, second-guessing decisions, or feeling like you’re one mistake away from being “found out,” even when there’s evidence you belong.

This disconnect can be exhausting. When your nervous system is under constant pressure to perform, it can be hard to internalize your own competence. That doesn’t mean you’re unqualified. It means anxiety is shaping how you interpret your experience at work.

If work has started to feel heavier, more stressful, or harder to navigate despite your abilities, counseling can support you in building steadiness and confidence from the inside out. Head to our website to schedule your free 15-minute consultation today to see if Rise Up is right for you.
https://www.riseupcenter.com/

12/19/2025

Midday openings are available with Amber Sprinkle, LMSW-CC.

For some people, therapy works best when it fits into the workday instead of around it. A midday session can offer space to reset, reflect, and regulate before the rest of the day unfolds, without the rush of evenings or afterschool hours.

Amber currently has Monday openings at 12:00 and 1:00, available in person in Brunswick or virtually. These times are a great fit for remote workers, flexible schedules, caregivers, or anyone looking to prioritize their mental health during the day.

If you’ve been waiting for an opening that actually works with your schedule, this might be it. Head to our website to schedule your free 15-minute consultation today to see if Rise Up is right for you.
https://www.riseupcenter.com/

12/18/2025

For many business owners, the hardest part of growth isn’t strategy, it’s often the anxiety that comes with realizing the systems, offers, or routines that once worked no longer fit. What used to feel aligned might now feel draining. What once came easily might feel harder to sustain. And with that shift can come shame, regret, or the fear that you “should have figured it out by now.”

But this is part of the entrepreneurial cycle. As you change, your business changes. As your values shift, so does your direction. Outgrowing old ways of working isn’t failure; it’s a sign that your internal world is moving toward something more sustainable.

If you’ve been feeling anxious, stuck, or unsure of what your next chapter looks like, support is available. Head to our website to schedule your free 15-minute consultation today to see if Rise Up is right for you.
https://www.riseupcenter.com/

12/17/2025

As adults, friendship shifts in ways we don’t always talk about. People move, routines change, priorities evolve, and the friendships that once fit perfectly can start to feel harder to maintain. Sometimes the distance is gradual. Sometimes it hits all at once. Either way, it can bring up anxiety, guilt, or a quiet sense of isolation.

But outgrowing a relationship doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’re changing, and the connections that support you now might look different than the ones that supported you five years ago. Growth naturally creates space. And that space can open the door to friendships that match who you are in this season of your life.

If you’re navigating shifting friendships or feeling disconnected from the people around you, you’re not alone. Head to our website to schedule your free 15-minute consultation today to see if Rise Up is right for you.
https://www.riseupcenter.com/

12/15/2025

Coming home for break doesn’t always feel like a break for everyone.

For many students, being back in your childhood home brings comfort and complexity. Old dynamics surface. Family patterns you thought you’d outgrown show back up. Even if you love the people you’re seeing, it’s common to slip into past roles or coping styles without meaning to.

If you’ve noticed yourself feeling more tense, overwhelmed, or “younger” than you expected, nothing is wrong with you. Your nervous system remembers this environment, and it can take time to stay grounded while navigating familiar patterns.

If going home has felt heavier than restful, support is available as you move through the transition back to school and into the new semester. Head to our website to schedule your free 15-minute consultation today to see if Rise Up is right for you.
https://www.riseupcenter.com/

12/12/2025

Late nights, constant studying, pressure to perform, lack of rest, and the feeling that everything is riding on a few days of exams can push your stress response into overdrive. When your nervous system is running on adrenaline, it becomes harder to concentrate, sleep, regulate emotions, and feel grounded, even when you are doing everything “right.”

If your body feels wired, exhausted, or stuck in survival mode during finals, there is nothing wrong with you. This is how prolonged stress shows up in the nervous system. Learning how to regulate that stress can make a meaningful difference not only during exam season, but long after it ends.

If this season feels heavier than you expected, Head to our website to schedule your free 15-minute consultation today to see if Rise Up is right for you.
https://www.riseupcenter.com/

12/10/2025

Self-isolation often starts as a way to protect yourself. You feel overwhelmed, drained, misunderstood, or afraid of being a burden. Pulling back feels easier. Quieter. Safer. But over time, that distance can turn into a cycle that’s hard to break. The longer you stay disconnected, the harder it feels to reach out. And the harder it feels to reach out, the more alone you can start to feel inside.

Anxiety feeds on this loop. It convinces you that silence is safer than vulnerability, even when connection is what your nervous system actually needs. This pattern is a learned response that can be understood and shifted with the right support.

If this cycle feels familiar and you are ready to explore new ways of relating to yourself and others, Head to our website to schedule your free 15-minute consultation today to see if Rise Up is right for you.
https://www.riseupcenter.com/

12/08/2025

On the surface, overplanning can look like being organized, prepared, or “on top of things.” And sometimes it is. But when planning becomes a way to feel safe, reduce uncertainty, or prevent every possible outcome, it often has less to do with productivity and more to do with control.

Anxiety thrives on the illusion of certainty. The more anxious the nervous system feels, the more it searches for control through lists, timelines, backup plans, and constant mental rehearsal. While planning can feel calming in the moment, it can quietly keep anxiety in charge long-term by reinforcing the idea that unpredictability is dangerous.

If you notice that planning feels less like a preference and more like a necessity to feel okay, that is something worth paying attention to. Head to our website to schedule your free 15-minute consultation today to see if Rise Up is right for you.
https://www.riseupcenter.com/

12/05/2025

Short days and long nights can make everything feel a little heavier this time of year. While small activities won’t solve chronic anxiety, they can offer moments of grounding when your nervous system feels worn down.

Sometimes even tiny choices can give your brain a little dopamine lift.
Things like:

🔹 Baking something warm
🔹 Curling up with a book
🔹 Calling or texting someone who feels safe
🔹 Doing a small creative project
🔹 Planning a few meals for the week
🔹 Watching a favorite movie for comfort

None of these replace deeper work… but they can soften the edges of a hard day and bring back a sense of ease, even for a little while.

If this season feels tougher than usual, support is available. Head to our website to schedule your free 15-minute consultation today to see if Rise Up is right for you.
https://www.riseupcenter.com/

12/02/2025

We’re excited to welcome Amber Sprinkle, LMSW-CC, to the Rise Up team.

Amber brings a grounded, deeply compassionate approach to the work she does with children, teens, and adults. Her perspective has been shaped by her early experiences with foster care in her own family, giving her a unique understanding of how our stories, relationships, and environments shape who we become. A big part of her passion is helping people feel seen, accepted, and understood, especially those navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and neurodiverse experiences. Amber blends psychodynamic and behavioral approaches, using creativity, curiosity, and values-driven work to help clients reconnect with their strengths and move toward a life that feels authentic.

Before joining Rise Up, Amber worked extensively in community support and educational settings, led creative and expressive arts programs, and provided individual therapy to both youth and adults. She believes in meeting clients where they are, moving at their pace, and creating a space where they can explore their world safely and openly. We’re so grateful to have her on our team.

If you’d like to work with Amber, head to our website to schedule your free 15-minute consultation today to see if Rise Up is right for you.
https://www.riseupcenter.com/

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