Lori Kaniewski, NCC, LCPC, LPC

10/24/2025

FAQ Getting Started with Therapy I want to begin therapy, but I have no idea which therapist would be a good fit for me.There’s quite a few of us with all different areas of expertise, so it can be difficult to decide! Good news – no need to know ahead of time which therapist you want! Our admin...

10/21/2025

Trust the process. Sometimes the outcome is even better than the plan.

10/15/2025

10/12/2025

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10/11/2025

Secrets of Marriages That Last 30+ Years (Harvard Study of 724 Couples)

1. Tolerance Beats Fixing Each Other

Long-term couples don’t try to change their partner’s habits — they accept them.

The divorced ones thought, “I can fix this.” The lasting ones said, “That’s who they are.”

Why it works: Acceptance reduces daily friction and builds peace.

2. Let Go, Don’t Dig In

Lasting couples don’t resolve every argument; they release it.

“You forgot again” isn’t worth a fight — peace matters more than being right.

Why it works: Conserves emotional energy and keeps connection alive.

3. Bounce Back Fast

The secret isn’t avoiding fights but recovering quickly.

No pride, no “you go first.” Someone always chooses to reconnect first.

Why it works: Quick repair prevents resentment from hardening.

4. Shared Struggles Build Stronger Bonds

They weren’t united by hobbies but by facing challenges together — money issues, work stress, family drama.

Why it works: A shared “us vs. the world” mindset deepens loyalty.

5. Patience Through the Storm

Almost every lasting couple hit a breaking point — but waited it out.

Many said, “I decided to do nothing… and six months later, it passed.”

Why it works: Most crises fade when you stop feeding them.

6. Compatibility is Overrated

They weren’t identical — they respected each other’s differences.

Why it works: Realistic expectations prevent constant disappointment.

7. Small Moments Matter Most

Little gestures — a smile, a kind word, a cup of tea — matter more than grand romance.

Why it works: Daily consistency builds long-term trust and love.

8. Humor Heals Everything

Couples who laugh together survive longer. Humor defuses tension and reminds you you’re friends first.

Why it works: Shared laughter = emotional glue.

10/07/2025

10/07/2025

A Guide to Wellness on Your Phone By: Savannah Walker, NCC, LPC Pending I’ll admit it, I love my phone. It’s my GPS, my calendar, calculator, journal, news source, and exercise tracker. I can read a book, send an email, call my grandma, learn Spanish, and fact check all in one device. But let’...

10/03/2025

You didn’t “fail” because you didn’t know better back then. 🌿✨
You were doing the best you could with the tools you had. Now you’ve grown, now you know better—and that is where your power begins.

Forgive yourself. Self-shame only keeps you stuck, but self-compassion sets you free. 💫

10/03/2025

09/29/2025

Balancing Productivity and Rest this Fall By: Rachel King, Master Level Clinical Intern Fall is by far my favorite season, with pumpkin patches, outdoor markets, football games, crisp evenings, and the start of the holiday festivities. But it’s also a time when school is back in full swing, work d...