Lakes Counseling Center, LLC

08/10/2025

Feeling hopeless or stuck can be overwhelming, but depression is treatable. Therapy offers a supportive space to understand your emotions and rediscover joy. ⦿ lakestherapy.com/help-for-depression/

08/05/2025

Anxiety isn’t who you are – it’s something you can manage. Our therapists help you learn CBT and other skills to calm your mind and reclaim your life. ⦿ lakestherapy.com/help-for-anxiety/

07/28/2025

🧠 Learning to Set Boundaries Without Guilt

Setting boundaries is not selfish. It is a healthy and essential part of emotional well-being. Still, many people struggle with guilt when they start saying no, expressing limits, or asking for space.

Here is the truth:
✅ Boundaries protect your energy and relationships
✅ They help you show up with intention, not resentment
✅ They are a form of self-respect, not rejection of others

Guilt often shows up when you are doing something new, not something wrong. If you were raised to prioritize others, keep the peace, or avoid conflict, boundary-setting can feel uncomfortable at first.

Therapy can help you unlearn patterns that keep you stuck, understand your emotional needs, and build confidence in expressing them clearly.
You deserve relationships that include your voice too.

Reach out today: https://lakestherapy.com/contact/

07/17/2025

“Yes, I herd your feelings. They’re safe with me.”
-Dewey

06/18/2025

Things You Should Know Before Starting Therapy:

Starting therapy is a big step, and a brave one.

1) You don’t need to be in crisis to come. Therapy isn’t just for when everything falls apart, it’s also for self-discovery, emotional maintenance, and growth. You’re allowed to come just because you want to understand yourself better.

2) You don’t have to have all the words. “I don’t even know where to start” is a perfectly fine place to begin. It’s our job as therapists to help you explore and make meaning, not to expect polished narratives.

3) It might feel awkward at first. Vulnerability isn’t easy, especially with someone new. That’s normal. Trust is something we build together, not something you need to have on day one.

4) Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you. You are not broken. The work we do is about understanding you, helping you hold your story with compassion, and building the tools to navigate life with more ease.

And finally, not every therapist will be the right fit, and that’s okay. It’s not personal. Finding the right therapeutic relationship is a bit like dating: when it clicks, it clicks.

If you’re thinking about therapy or just beginning, reach out today.

06/04/2025

05/22/2025

Nature is amazing

05/13/2025

Today we celebrate our anniversary and the remarkable journey our clients have taken in improving their well-being. We are truly grateful for the trust and openness our clients have shown in allowing us to be part of their journey. A big thank you goes out to our incredible team! I feel so blessed to work alongside such talented and compassionate individuals.

05/13/2025

Mental health is like a painting.

Each person holds their own palette and some days filled with bold color, other days blurred in shadow. The brushstrokes of our experiences are layered with joy, pain, resilience, and doubt. No two canvases are alike.

Sometimes, the picture others see isn’t the one we meant to paint.
Sometimes, even we don’t understand what’s taking shape.

But that doesn’t mean the art is wrong, it just means it’s time to pause, reflect, and maybe ask for guidance with the next stroke.

Therapy is a place to step back, reconnect with your vision, and keep painting with intention.

You are not alone. Support is here. Reach out today.

05/02/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Every day is a new opportunity to make a change 💚

04/17/2025

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and we are doing something about it! We're excited to collaborate with New Beginnings Crisis Center and will do a 2-hour FREE self-defense class on Wednesday, April 30th from 6p-8p. Join us as we all come together to support . Everyone is welcome! Please call to pre-register at 262-725-1170, or email us at info@alphakravmagawi.com. We look forward to seeing you there!