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05/28/2026

"Can therapy help me if I'm also taking medication?"

In this week's Therapy Thursday video, Dr. Monica is sharing why therapy and medication can work beautifully together, and why you don't have to choose one over the other.

Medication is an amazing tool for supporting mental health. But taken in conjunction with therapy, it can do wonders.

While medication can help regulate symptoms, therapy gives you the space to work through patterns, deal with issues and trauma, and build the tools to truly heal, not just manage.

Watch Dr. Monica break it down, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

We're continuing to bust common mental health myths this Mental Health Awareness Month. Myth: I should be able to handle...
05/26/2026

We're continuing to bust common mental health myths this Mental Health Awareness Month.

Myth: I should be able to handle this on my own, it's just a normal life change.

Fact: "Normal" transitions like graduating, moving, getting married, having a baby, changing careers, or retiring are some of the most stressful events humans experience.

Just because something is common doesn't mean it's easy. These milestones often involve shifts in identity, routine, relationships, and expectations, all at once.

If you're navigating a big life change, we're here to help.

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This Memorial Day, our thoughts at Pierce Counseling & Consulting are with all of those who have lost their lives servin...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, our thoughts at Pierce Counseling & Consulting are with all of those who have lost their lives serving this country.

We honor their sacrifice, and we hold space for the families, friends, and communities who carry their memory forward.

05/21/2026

"How do I know what to ask for in therapy?"

It's a question we hear often, and the truth is, there's no one right answer. Therapy is about you and what you need, and that can look different from one person to the next.

Dr. Monica has some great tips on how to begin talking with your therapist, whether you're walking in with a clear goal or just a feeling that something needs to shift.

Don't let being unsure how to begin stop you from starting your therapy journey. The right therapist will help you find the words.

We’re continuing to use Mental Health Awareness Month, as an opportunity to bust some of the most common myths about the...
05/19/2026

We’re continuing to use Mental Health Awareness Month, as an opportunity to bust some of the most common myths about therapy and mental health.

🌿 Myth: A therapist will never understand my background or culture.

✨ Fact: A good therapist sees your culture as a source of strength and context — not something to be fixed. Your background, traditions, family dynamics, and community shape who you are, and the right therapist will honor that.

If a therapist doesn't, they're not the right therapist for you, and that's worth knowing. You deserve care that sees the full picture of who you are.

Have questions about finding a culturally affirming therapist? We're here to help.

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05/14/2026

"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."
— Nelson Mandela

Courage doesn't always look like boldness or fearlessness. Sometimes, it looks like getting out of bed on a hard day. Setting a boundary. Asking for help. Showing up, even when you're scared.

In this week's Therapy Thursday video, Dr. Monica reminds us that courage doesn't need to roar to be valuable and present.

Sometimes the quietest acts of courage are the most powerful ones.

Sometimes the highest-achieving people, the ones who look like they have it all together, are actually suffering from an...
05/12/2026

Sometimes the highest-achieving people, the ones who look like they have it all together, are actually suffering from anxiety.

The engine driving that success isn't passion or peace. It's a relentless, buzzing roar of anxiety.

This is the reality of High-Functioning Anxiety (HFA). From the outside, it looks like ambition, productivity, and "having it all together." On the inside, it can feel like exhaustion, perfectionism, racing thoughts, and the constant fear of falling behind.

If this resonates with you, you're not alone, and there are ways to start finding relief.

Read our latest blog: "High-Functioning Anxiety: What It Looks Like When You Seem Like You Have It All Together" for insight on how to begin combating high-functioning anxiety. 📖

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💭 Myth: "Going to therapy to talk about family struggles makes me disloyal."✨ Truth: It doesn't. And here's why.Many cul...
05/11/2026

💭 Myth: "Going to therapy to talk about family struggles makes me disloyal."

✨ Truth: It doesn't. And here's why.

Many cultures place a strong emphasis on keeping personal and family matters private, and that sense of loyalty is meaningful and worth honoring. But therapy isn't about airing grievances or betraying the people you love. It's a confidential space, protected by law, where you can process your experiences with a trained professional.

In fact, working through family dynamics in therapy can actually strengthen your relationships. When you have the tools to manage stress, communicate clearly, and set healthy boundaries, you're better able to show up for the people who matter most.

Caring for yourself is not a betrayal. It's part of how you keep loving others well.

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To all the mothers and mother-like figures out there, we see you, we appreciate you, and we honor you today.Whether you'...
05/10/2026

To all the mothers and mother-like figures out there, we see you, we appreciate you, and we honor you today.

Whether you're a mom, stepmom, grandmother, auntie, mentor, foster mom, bonus mom, or the woman who has loved and shown up for someone like a mother would, your love makes a difference.

Today, we celebrate you.

From all of us at Pierce Counseling and Consulting, we wish you a very Happy Mother's Day.

05/08/2026

Burnout is real, and it can happen to anyone.

Whether you're juggling work demands, caregiving responsibilities, school, or simply the weight of daily life, burnout doesn't discriminate. The good news? There are practical steps you can take to recognize it and push back against it.

In this week's Therapy Thursday video, Dr. Monica shares some of the ways you may be able to curb your burnout and start feeling more like yourself again.

Give it a watch, share it with someone who might need to hear it, and remember, nothing changes if nothing changes.

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