Elevate Counseling

09/22/2025

Anxiety can come in all different shapes, sizes, and levels. Sometimes it pushes us to mountain tops. But, sometimes it sends us plunging into the valleys. Here are four ways you can set your kids up to successfully process their worries.

Our kids often face challenges in their young lives adding to increased stress. Use these tips to help your child manage a worry spiral.

09/21/2025

In our house, we call this “SETTING BOUNDARIES!”

A fence was necessary to protect our cat from our overly excitable dog, Henry when he was a puppy. And setting personal boundaries is equally important for healthy relationships.

Healthy Relationships start with mutual respect, including respect for each other's emotional and physical boundaries.
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09/20/2025

Roughly 40 percent of teens experience some form of dating violence. Forty percent! Find out what to watch for and how you can foster and model healthy relationships for your teen.

Red flags for physical & emotional violence in teen dating relationships & how you can support your child in fostering healthy connections.

09/19/2025

If your idea of self-care is solely exercising until you are drenched in sweat or pushing yourself to the brink of exhaustion you could be at risk of burn-out.

Check out this article about the art of, doing nothing, or what the Dutch call "Niksen" (Washington Post)

http://ed.gr/b213p

09/18/2025

✨Elevate Spotlight✨

Hi! My name is Lauren!

I love working with teens and adults in the therapy room. As a gifted individual, my teenage years were especially difficult as I tried to navigate heightened expectations and an overwhelming lack of systemic support.

Now, as a mental health therapist, I aspire to address these gaps and help other gifted teens improve their self-advocacy and reach their full potential.

I hope to foster a validating space that inspires clients to channel their inner strengths, challenge their self-defeating beliefs, and improve their overall life satisfaction using a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral, person-centered, and strengths-based techniques.

While I highly value the therapeutic relationship, I love to get to know my clients outside of their current struggles. I enjoy bringing my personality into counseling, and I encourage clients to fully express theirs.

Learn more about me: https://elevatecounselingaz.com/lauren-adams-glendale-az/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

09/17/2025

❌ Sometimes it can be hard to make choices that we know are good for us in the long run because we get caught up in the moment and make an emotional decision.⁣⁣
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❌ This can lead to feelings of defeat and we can start to limit what we think is possible for ourselves.⁣
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❌ Don't let temporary struggles create a glass ceiling on your success.⁣
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✔ Instead, remember that ⁣small steps will get you up the mountain.⁣
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09/16/2025

One of the most important things caregivers can do with their children is read with them. It promotes good bedtime habits, early literacy and strong parent-child connection.

Check out these tips from the Washington Post: Why It's Important To Read Aloud With Your Kids And How To Make It Count.

A new study by Scholastic reiterates how important it is for parents to read with and to kids from day one. Here are some tips for good books, good practices.

09/15/2025

If you are looking for a counselor, understanding how they view their work is essential to finding the best fit for yourself (or a loved one).

As I see it, the overarching goal of counseling is to create autonomous, self-sufficient, and confident people. And the best way to do that is to help those I work with to learn to communicate effectively and support them as they learn to solve the challenges life throws their way.

One in five teens has a diagnosable Mental Health Disorder. Using these tips can help ensure you choose the right therapist for your teen.

09/14/2025

The bonds between humans and animals are powerful. 🐕😻⁣
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And the impact they have on mental health is undeniable. ⁣
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Pets are shown to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. They provide companionship and limit loneliness. ⁣
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This is Henry, my Goldendoodle, cuddle bug, running partner, and Instagram model! ♥♥♥ So happy to have him in my life to lift spirits and make laughter!

09/13/2025

🌟 If a situation or mental state creates a roadblock to your goals, talking with a therapist can help.

Discover the joy of self-discovery and personal growth! Starting therapy can lead to a happier, more fulfilled life.



The Benefits of Starting Therapy

If a situation or mental state creates a roadblock to your goals, talking with a therapist can help. Read about the benefits of therapy.

09/12/2025

A growing body of research is making it clear that learners are MADE, not born. Practicing perseverance and developing tenacity is essential. Here are three practical ways to build your learning skills!

Many people mistakenly believe that people are born learners, or they’re not. However, a growing body of research shows that learning is a learned behavior. Through the deliberate use of dedicated strategies, we can all develop expertise faster and more effectively. There are three practical strat...

09/11/2025

Is your teenager shooting you daggers from across the room one minute and cuddling with you on the couch the next? Are you suffering from “Parental Whiplash?”

Learn how to get off the emotional rollercoaster with your teen through my FREE Parent Toolkit!

In this email & video series, I provide simple parenting shifts to help you understand your teen’s brain, improve communication, manage anxiety (yours AND theirs), and set screentime limits that stick!

Enroll at https://elevatecounselingaz.com/emotional-roller-coaster/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com