Brain Energy, LLC

09/10/2025

Local ***dePrevention efforts help address unique community needs. Let’s work together to build strong, caring communities where everyone feels supported. 💪 Start here ➡️ samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/prevention ***dePreventionMonth

09/07/2025

ChatGBT and other AI tools have quickly taken over the internet to assist individuals with getting things done faster. However ChatGBT has a darker side.
Recently, the company that created ChatGBT found itself in hot water after being sued by the family of an adolescent who completed su***de.
With technology, and AI specifically, not going away anytime soon, here is a very brief overview on the benefits and limitations of AI.
Our counselor Taylor made a post on LinkedIn which included the following:
"AI is great for creating meal plans or getting quick tourist recommendations. AI can also help create stock photos or outlines for social media posts. I've used AI to give me a few options on fun puns that I can use on my Instagram posts.
AI is known to be a great validator, which can become a slippery slope very quickly. AI can convince someone with a severe mental health diagnosis to stop taking prescribed medication because of that validation. "You do sound like you're doing great, I agree you should stop taking this medication." AI validates to the point where if someone is actively suicidal or has suicidal ideation that they will assist the person in crisis in creating a plan. "You're not weak because of this, this makes you super strong and brave.""
As Mental Health Professionals, Brain Energy advises clients to reach out to 988 if they are actively in a mental health crisis and need immediate assistance. Please do not use AI to replace the work of counselors. AI will validate only, whereas counselors are trained to confront intrusive thoughts which is necessary to effectively change thought patterns.
Your mental health is important, and you deserve REAL humans providing REAL help!
Link to News Article about ChatGBT lawsuit: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/26/openai-plans-chatgpt-changes-after-su***des-lawsuit.html?__source=sharebar|linkedin&par=sharebar

09/05/2025

September is Su***de Awareness Month!

The awareness colors for this month include teal and purple together.

Your feelings are valid, and you deserve to be here.
If you are in a crisis please call or text 988 to be put into contact with a trained individual who can put you into contact with a local counselor.

If you are looking for more information about counseling please call or text 715-954-8484 to get scheduled for your free 45 minute consultation.

Your mental health is important, let's talk about it.

09/04/2025

September is Su***de Prevention month, here are some ways society as a whole can foster a supportive community 🫶🏻
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09/02/2025

🧠Talk about it Tuesdays🧠

This week we asked Taylor why she became a counselor.

A note from Taylor: Just wanted to give a special shout out to Mrs. Dargenio from high school and Dr. Klinker from undergrad! Without your passions I wouldn't be where I am today :)

09/01/2025

Today our office locations are closed to observe Labor Day.

How are you planning to celebrate?

Looking for our counselors? Text or call 715-954-8484 and they will get back to you as soon as they are able to.

08/30/2025

August 30th is known as National Grief Awareness Day.

Megan Devine is a mental health counselor who wrote a book about grief after her husband died unexpectedly. One of the biggest take aways from her book is the quote that's included in the graphic.
"Grief is not a sign that you're unwell or unevolved. It's a sign that love has been part of your life and that you want love to continue, even here."

One of our counselors has read this book and recommends it to anyone who is experiencing grief. This book is "It's OK that you're NOT OK" by Megan Devine.
Our other counselor is aware of a workbook that may be beneficial while experiencing grief as well. This workbook is called "Finding Meaning: The 6th stage of grief" by David Kessler.

No matter the time since your loss, or the type of loss you experienced, your grief is valid.

If you are in a crisis and need immediate assistance please call or text 988. If you are wanting to talk to a counselor about your grief please call or text 715-954-8484 to schedule your free 45 minute consultation.

Your mental health is important, so let's talk about it.

08/26/2025

Our counselors are celebrating National Dog Day with their 4-legged friends!

Practicing self care isn't just bubble baths and scented candles (but we believe that these things can help!). Pets can be a great way to include self care in everyday activities like companionship and physical exercise.

At Brain Energy we believe our dogs make days a little less... RUFF 🐶

How do you plan to celebrate with your pup? Let us know in the comments!

08/21/2025

Our Counselor, Taylor, recently had a conversation with someone where they felt as if they were starting back at square one even after being in counseling for awhile.

🧠It got us thinking...

Many people think that since they are in counseling they will "magically get better." This isn't the truth. There will be times where it feels like you are right back at the beginning. But is that really true? Not really.

When individuals in counseling have the feeling like they took a step backward, that is where the real work begins. They notice that they are in a situation that they recognize, and now they have some skills to help navigating them.

Whether you seek counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, or you started counseling for better coping skills, Brain Energy can give you the skills so you never have to start from square one again.

Your mental health is important, so lets talk about it!
Contact us to schedule your free 45 minute consultation today! We currently have no waitlist!

08/19/2025

New to counseling? It might look like this👇🏻

Contact us for your free 45 minute consultation today!

Now make yours ♥️

08/19/2025

Talk about it Tuesdays 🧠

This week, we asked our Director of Therapy Services, Rachelle, why she choose to become a counselor.

Ready to make a change? Brain Energy is here to help! Contact us to schedule your free 45 minute consultation so we can get you from surviving to thriving.

Your Mental health is important, so let's talk about it!

08/15/2025

Today is known as National Relaxation Day! Take some time and do something for you!
Our counselors are planning on practicing some self care, like playing golf, reading, and spending time with family :)

How do you practice relaxation?