Alyson Lewis, LCSW

09/27/2025

Launched my website today!

08/16/2023

We’re all going to disagree and be disappointed with people we love at times because we're human. That doesn’t mean a relationship is doomed.

07/05/2023

05/20/2023

If you’re stuck in a toxic relationship, know that you can find the strength to get yourself out of it and move on. Here's how.

11/23/2022

It's possible to set boundaries without being harsh or mean. Here's how to communicate your needs in an honest and compassionate way.

08/20/2021

It's not your fault you're in a toxic, unhealthy relationship, but it is your responsibility to change your patterns.

07/12/2021

Some reliable information from Johns Hopkins. I have heard too many people give some of these reasons for not getting themselves or their children vaccinated. Please, make sure you use reliable sources for your information rather than something you just heard somewhere, because your health or your child’s health is not worth putting at risk over misinformation. Vaccines do not cause infertility or alter your DNA, but COVID-19 can cause very serious and sometimes deadly symptoms, as well as long-term effects that will negatively impact a person’s quality of life. with the new Delta variant spreading rapidly among the unvaccinated population, and making even younger people severely ill, it is more important than ever to learn the facts for yourself so that you can make the right decision for you and your loved ones. 

With COVID-19 vaccines now authorized for distribution, questions are arising. Our experts weigh in on myths versus facts.

04/11/2021

Excellent article, with links to worksheets, on healthy boundaries.

Setting healthy boundaries is an important aspect of self-care. Here are examples, tips, and worksheets helping you set boundaries (also for kids!).

03/11/2021

How to take stock of your mental health a year into the pandemic

Take stock of your mental health as we mark the Covid pandemic's one-year anniversary, says psychologist John Duffy. With vaccines being distributed and a new, new normal approaching in fits and starts, what can we do to best manage emotionally? Here's his advice.

02/23/2021

02/13/2021

"Truth is the basis of all healing." ~xo Barb Schmidt

12/22/2020

Couples who struggle with codependency often try to control each other, and the result is a highly unhealthy relationship. Does this sound familiar to you?