Pillars of Wellness

08/06/2025

🎉 Celebrating Dr. Brianna Henning! 🎉

From the very beginning, Dr. Henning has brought heart, integrity, and fierce clinical leadership to Pillars. Today, we are overjoyed to share that she will be stepping into the role of Clinical Director for our Schererville location!

Dr. Henning, your growth has been nothing short of inspiring. You are a compassionate clinician and an influential leader. Your presence not only uplifts your clients but also deeply impacts the clinicians and teams around you. This next chapter is so well-deserved.

Please help us celebrate Dr. Henning- her wisdom, warmth, and unwavering commitment to excellence. We’re so lucky to have you leading the way.

08/05/2025

💙 Welcome James Shuler, LPC, to our Pillars of Wellness Telehealth team!
With over 20 years of experience in higher education and a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling, James brings deep empathy and expertise to every session.

He’s passionate about helping individuals navigate life transitions—whether it's academic struggles, work stress, or major milestones. From teens to older adults, James empowers clients to make meaningful decisions with confidence.

Specializing in ADHD support and mindfulness-based care, he combines CBT, DBT, and a person-centered approach to meet each client where they are—offering encouragement, clarity, and healing space. 💬🧠

👉 https://www.pillarstherapy.com/our-clinicians/james-shuler-ms-lpc/

08/02/2025

🌟 Join us in celebrating Brittany’s next chapter at Pillars of Wellness! 🌟

After completing her clinical training with us, Brittany is continuing her journey as a therapist on our team—and we’re so excited to have her officially onboard!

With a Bachelor’s from Purdue Northwest and a Master’s in Social Work from IU-Indy, Brittany brings warmth, empathy, and a strong clinical foundation to her work. Her ability to create a safe, affirming space helps clients feel heard, supported, and ready to grow.

We’re lucky to have her, and so are her future clients. 💬🌱

👉 https://www.pillarstherapy.com/our-clinicians/ms-brittany-bartock-bsw/

08/01/2025

🎉 Big News! 🎉

Pillars of Wellness is now accepting clients in Illinois! 💙✨

Whether you're looking to start your healing journey or continue the progress you've already made, our compassionate and creative team is ready to walk with you—now across state lines. 🌻

At Pillars, we believe in care that meets you where you are. With telehealth options and a team that values autonomy, community, and clinical integrity, we’re here to support your mental wellness in every step.

📍Serving Indiana & now Illinois
📞 Call 219-323-3311 or visit www.pillarstherapy.com to get started.

More information here: https://www.pillarstherapy.com/locations/illinois/

08/01/2025

🌟 Meet Kathryn, one of our newest clinicians at Pillars of Wellness!

With dual degrees in Psychology and Anthropology and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Kathryn brings a compassionate, whole-person approach to care.

She specializes in helping children, teens, and adults navigate anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and more guiding clients with warmth, mindfulness, and evidence-based skills like CBT and DBT.

Whether you're starting your mental health journey or returning for continued support, Kathryn is here to help you take the next step—at your own pace. 💙

👉 https://www.pillarstherapy.com/our-clinicians/ms-kathryn-owens/

07/31/2025

In case you missed our latest on Clinician Corner: For Desie Zylstra, Valparaiso’s Location Director, Pillars isn’t just a job—it’s a professional home. In this blog, she shares how the combination of clinical autonomy, creative leadership opportunities, and a supportive, mission-driven team made Pillars the right place to grow as a therapist.

If you’re a clinician searching for more than just a place to clock in, Desie’s story might just show you what’s possible at Pillars of Wellness.

Read More Here: https://www.pillarstherapy.com/finding-my-therapy-home/

Join me as I share insights on navigating the therapy home landscape and ensuring career satisfaction and wellness.

07/30/2025

🌿 Meet Tavinder, a first-gen Sikh American therapist fluent in English and Punjabi. Her journey started as a behavior tech, where she saw the deeper need for emotional support—sparking her passion for mental health.

She now provides compassionate care for clients of all ages using mindfulness, narrative, and body-centered approaches. Her goal? A safe, non-judgmental space where people feel heard, empowered, and understood.

📍 Valparaiso | In-Person & Telehealth
💙 Learn more or schedule: https://www.pillarstherapy.com/our-clinicians/tavinder-bains/

07/29/2025

🌸 Something Beautiful is Blooming...
Because moms deserve more than just “you’ll be fine.”
Coming soon: a space just for you—to be seen, heard, and supported in every phase of the motherhood journey.
Stay tuned. 💪✨

07/29/2025

☔ It’s National Rain Day… and we’ve got something better than an umbrella.

Ever try to out-argue the weather? Or will away life’s hard stuff like you’re some kind of emotional wizard? 😅 Spoiler alert: it doesn't work. But what if there’s another way?

Let It Rain walks us through the radical, empowering act of acceptance—not resignation, but the kind of grounded recognition that helps you move through the storm, not just wish it away.

🌧️ Whether it’s actual rain, overwhelming emotions, or just a Tuesday—you’ll want to read this one.

👉https://www.pillarstherapy.com/let-it-rain-practicing-acceptance-on-national-rain-day/

Explore the significance of National Rain Day and learn how acceptance can change your perspective on uncontrollable events.

07/23/2025

💙Clinician Corner: Ashley Earle, LHMC

Sometimes the most powerful leadership isn’t loud — it’s the quiet kind that believes in you before you believe in yourself. In this touching reflection, Ashley Earle, LMHC, shares why her time at Pillars has been more than just a job — it’s been a journey of growth, trust, and purpose. Whether you’re new to Pillars or have been here a while, this “quiet thank you” might just make you feel a little more seen.

📖 Read the full story: https://www.pillarstherapy.com/a-quiet-thanks-why-im-grateful-to-work-at-pillars/

07/16/2025

🌀 THE DOUBTING DISORDER: REWIRING THE OCD LOOP 🧠

OCD is more than just being neat — it’s a relentless loop of doubt, distress, and compulsion. Join us for an impactful CEU training designed to deepen your understanding and sharpen your clinical tools. 🎓

👥 Presented by Jessica Kiefor, MA, LMHCA & Jennifer Buford, MA, LMFT
📚 Earn 2 CEUs
💰 $30 | FREE for Pillars employees

📅 Register today by scanning the QR code or visiting the link below!
Whether you're a seasoned therapist or just starting out, this course will equip you with evidence-based strategies, including ERP and ACT, to truly support clients navigating the OCD cycle.

👉 Tap into your clinical brilliance and make space for lasting change.
🔗 https://pillarsu.com/course/the-doubting-disorder-rewiring-the-ocd-loop

07/16/2025

Just in case you missed our most recent blog - join us as Jessi Kiefor, LMHC-A the Associate Director of our Merrillville location takes a dive on how her passion for the Mental Health field was reignited through variety, flexibility, and contributing to a great work culture.

https://www.pillarstherapy.com/never-work-in-outpatient/

Outpatient therapy is more exciting than I thought. Discover how I found fulfillment in a profession I once doubted.