Sugar Tree Counseling, LLC

07/22/2025

Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed... 🌿❤️

07/21/2025

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07/17/2025

All of this ❤️‍🩹

07/16/2025

07/11/2025

🧠🔥 Menopause Isn’t Just Hot Flashes — It’s a Mental Health Event. 🔥🧠
(And no, you're not "just moody," thank you very much.)

Here’s the science-y tea:
Estrogen plays a major role in mood regulation, serotonin production, and brain function.
So when hormones start doing the cha-cha in perimenopause and menopause?
Yeah… your mental health feels it.

👉 Increased anxiety
👉 Mood swings
👉 Depression
👉 Brain fog
👉 Sleep issues
👉 Emotional overwhelm

And the kicker? These changes can start years before your last period. (Hi, perimenopause 👋)

But let’s be clear:
You’re not broken.
You’re not overreacting.
You’re experiencing a very real neurobiological shift—and you deserve support that gets that.

So the next time someone says, “Maybe you’re just stressed,” feel free to lovingly remind them:
“This is hormonal. And I’ve got receipts.”

07/10/2025

Let’s talk about hormones and mental health. Because guess what? It’s not just PMS. It’s not all in your head. And it’s definitely not something you should have to “push through.”

Hormonal changes, whether from perimenopause, postpartum shifts, chronic stress, or just being a human with a body, can absolutely impact mood, anxiety, sleep, motivation, memory, and yes, even your sense of identity.

And yet… we’re still telling people to “just relax” or “wait it out.” 🙃

Nope. We’re done with that.

It’s time we stop dismissing mental health symptoms as “just hormones” and start understanding that your brain and your body are on the same team.

You deserve support.
You deserve information.
You deserve to feel like yourself again—without shame.

So whether you’re crying over a dog food commercial or rage-cleaning your kitchen at midnight… you’re not broken. You’re responding to a very real mind-body shift.

Let’s normalize that. Let’s talk about it. Let’s stop minimizing the hormonal impact on mental health. 💛

07/08/2025

📣 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣

We’re thrilled to share that beginning July 15th, we’ll be offering both IN PERSON and TELEHEALTH appointments!

🏥 New Office Location: 📍 281 US-60, Republic, MO 📍 Inside Restorative Counseling Collective, located in the Plaza Southwest shopping center

💻 Prefer the convenience of home? Our telehealth visits have you covered, too!

Ready to take control of your health—on your terms? ✨ Schedule your appointment today—online or in person!



https://www.riverbranchhealthcare.com

07/04/2025

A viral conversation on social media has ignited important questions about what really happens to the l***a during menopause. Let’s be clear: you do not lose your l***a, but the tissues do undergo significant and visible changes

07/03/2025

We are so excited to have Sara with River Branch Healthcare join us at Restorative Counseling Collective!

🎉 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒—𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡! 🎉

We're officially welcoming patients for 𝙄𝙣 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣 and 𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 appointments—because your health and convenience matter more than ever! Whether you prefer to stop by or connect virtually, we’re here to care for you on your terms.

📍 Visit Us at Our New Location: 281 US-60, Republic, MO Inside Restorative Counseling Collective Located in the Plaza Southwest shopping center

🩺 What We Offer: ✔️ Personalized primary care tailored to your health goals ✔️ Easy scheduling for both in person and telehealth visits ✔️ Compassionate, accessible care focused on your wellness journey

💻 On the go or at home? Our telehealth appointments bring expert care to your screen—no commute, no waiting room.

Whether you're coming in for a routine check-up, wellness support, or just want the flexibility of care that fits your lifestyle, we’re ready to support you—starting today.

📞 Don’t wait—schedule your appointment now and experience care designed around you.



🩺 What We Offer: ✔️ Personalized primary care tailored to your health goals ✔️ Easy scheduling for both in-person and telehealth visits ✔️ Compassionate, accessible care focused on your wellness journey

07/01/2025

06/25/2025

1 in 8 women were losing ovarian function before age 45

06/14/2025