Lori Kaniewski, NCC, LCPC, LPC

Lori Kaniewski, NCC, LCPC, LPC Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC-IL, LPC-MO)
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor
Owens & Associates
Counseling & Therapy center, LLC

05/01/2026

Therapy Myths, Debunked (10/10)

Myth: Therapy will “fix” you.

Truth: You are not broken. Therapy supports growth, healing, and understanding—not fixing something that’s wrong with you.

04/30/2026

Therapy Myths, Debunked (9/10)

Myth: If you’re strong, you shouldn’t need therapy.

Truth: Seeking support is a sign of self-awareness and strength—not weakness.

Had a great time connecting and sharing with students at Collinsville High School’s Wellness Fair with Elaina today!
04/29/2026

Had a great time connecting and sharing with students at Collinsville High School’s Wellness Fair with Elaina today!

Let’s contemplate a word together. What do you think of when you see the word ACCEPTANCE? How does that word impact your...
04/29/2026

Let’s contemplate a word together.

What do you think of when you see the word ACCEPTANCE?

How does that word impact your life?

Stay tuned for more contemplations!

04/29/2026

Therapy Myths, Debunked (8/10)

Myth: Therapists judge their clients.

Truth: Therapy is a nonjudgmental space. The goal is to understand you, not criticize you.

04/28/2026

Most people are not “overreacting”. They just do not yet understand what they are actually feeling.

What looks like anger can be shame.
What feels like anxiety can be fear of rejection.
What shows up as withdrawal can be loneliness.
What gets labelled as “too sensitive” is often someone feeling overwhelmed or not good enough.

Teenagers and adults are often expected to just “manage” emotions without ever being shown how to understand them. So feelings come out sideways - in conflict, shutdown, avoidance or self-doubt.

When you can name what is really going on underneath, everything starts to shift. Better conversations. Healthier relationships. More control over reactions.

Emotional awareness is not optional. It is a life skill most people were never taught.

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04/27/2026

Therapy Myths, Debunked (7/10)

Myth: You’ll be in therapy forever.

Truth: Therapy can be short-term or long-term depending on your needs and goals—it’s not one-size-fits-all.

04/24/2026

Therapy Myths, Debunked (6/10)

Myth: If therapy is working, you’ll feel better right away.

Truth: Growth can feel uncomfortable. Sometimes things feel harder before they start to shift.

Let’s contemplate a word together. What do you think of when you see the word HOPE? How does that word impact your life?...
04/22/2026

Let’s contemplate a word together.

What do you think of when you see the word HOPE?

How does that word impact your life?

Stay tuned for more contemplations!

04/22/2026

Therapy Myths, Debunked (5/10)

Myth: Therapists have perfect lives.

Truth: Therapists are human too. What matters is their training, self-awareness, and ability to support you—not perfection.

04/17/2026

Therapy Myths, Debunked (4/10)

Myth: Therapy is just venting.

Truth: While you can vent, therapy also involves skill-building, insight, and meaningful change over time.

Address

850 Vandalia, Suite #200
Collinsville, IL
62234

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 2pm

Telephone

+18478544333

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