Joel Wallace, LICSW, LISW

01/10/2026

This one’s funny and also very true.

Feelings want the steering wheel.

Healing says, “I hear you...but I’m driving.”

Because if emotions were in charge, we’d be crying at a stoplight, taking a random exit, and saying “what the actual f**k” the whole way.

You can ride along.
You can talk your s**t.
But you are NOT driving.

😂 Annie

01/05/2026

2026 marks a special milestone for Family Connections 25 years of serving individuals, families and our communities 💚 For a quarter of a century, we’ve been honored to walk alongside those we serve with compassion, care and connection. Thank you to our clients, staff and community partners for being part of our journey.

12/25/2025

From all of us at Family Connections INC, we wish you a peaceful and joyful Christmas. May your day be filled with love, laughter and meaningful moments with the people who matter most.

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day — a global call to break the stigma and open the conversation around mental health. Raising awareness through campaigns and honest dialogue not only educates, but also creates understanding, compassion and hope.

Together, we can build communities where seeking help is seen as strength. ✨

➡️ Read our latest blog on why awareness and advocacy are so important in reducing stigma: https://familyconnectionsiowa.com/the-power-of-awareness-why-recognizing-causes-matters/

09/02/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, break stigma and remind each other that help is always within reach. 💛

Check out our latest blog for ways to check in, listen deeply and support the people you care about. Stay tuned as we honor National Su***de Prevention Week (Sept 8–14) with reminders, resources and hope.
https://familyconnectionsiowa.com/suicide-prevention-month/

08/14/2025

07/11/2025

Hey look at this! Still accepting virtual daytime clients

03/30/2025

Happy Sunday! I still have telehealth availability in the mornings. These sessions would be ideal for a working professional who cannot leave the office.
I am licensed in both Nebraska and Iowa. Please see the link for my contact information to schedule!

Joel Wallace, Counselor, Plattsmouth, NE, 68048, (402) 821-0982, With over 10 years of experience as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and more than 6 years providing outpatient therapy, I specialize in helping individuals navigate a wide variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety,....

02/28/2025

Exciting news, I am accepting new clients for both virtual and in person on appointments. I am licensed in both Iowa and Nebraska. Please reach out if you are ready to begin your therapeutic journey!

Joel Wallace, Counselor, Plattsmouth, NE, 68048, (402) 821-0982, With over 10 years of experience as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and more than 6 years providing outpatient therapy, I specialize in helping individuals navigate a wide variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety,....

03/16/2023

Mental-health experts say we often use psychology terms incorrectly—and that's a problem.

12/12/2022

Huh, I thought he just really hated sand.

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12/05/2022

You can enjoy more happy chemicals if you know what turns them on. ❤️ 🙌
In the state of nature, happy chemicals turn on to meet survival needs. Whatever met your needs in youth triggered happy chemicals and paved your neural pathways. You are wired to seek more of whatever felt good before. 🤩

•Dopamine is the good feeling you get when you approach a reward. 💝
•Serotonin is the good feeling of getting respect🤝
•Oxytocin is the feeling of trust. 🤗
•Endorphin is the euphoria that masks physical pain. 🤕

These are the chemicals that are the counter weights to cortisol ⚖️ ‼️

You have power to make changes when you know how your brain 🧠 works, and it feels good to know that you have ❗️