Next Level Counseling and Wellness

08/15/2025

The first date sold out faster than we could share the link so they added another date!! Join our founder, Emily, for a guided discussion of the #1 NYT Best Seller The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins! It’s limited to 20 and projected to sell out, so get your ticket before they are gone!!

New session added! Read Between the Lynes is delighted to invite you to a special Book Club event featuring the empowering bestseller The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. Join us on September 24, 2025, at 7 p.m. for an evening of meaningful conversation as we dive into the book’s powerful insights on personal boundaries, emotional resilience, and cultivating healthy relationships. Guiding our discussion will be Emily Kunash, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Founder of Next Level Counseling and Wellness, whose compassionate expertise will help us reflect, connect, and grow together. We can’t wait to share this inspiring experience with you! This special book club event begins promptly at 7 p.m. Our shop is open until 7 p.m., so you're very welcome to arrive early and purchase a refreshment from our cafe if you'd like. (Limit 20 participants.)

Purchase tickets and learn more here: https://www.readbetweenthelynes.com/event/special-book-club-event-emily-kunash-featuring-let-them-theory

07/31/2025

Welcome Damaso Hodges, LCSW

Damaso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. He utilizes an eclectic approach to the therapeutic relationship that is holistic, strengths-based, solution-focused, and client-centered. When requested, he incorporates faith and a Christian perspective in his sessions. Damaso values the therapeutic relationship and encourages the individual to guide the therapeutic process. He specializes in a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, end-of-life, older adult issues, trauma, religious struggles/spiritual distress, religious trauma, and spiritual abuse.

Damaso holds graduate degrees in social work, sociology, and divinity. He is a Level II-Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional who has completed specialty training in religious trauma. He is trained in and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Bilateral/Binaural Stimulation. He is also a college educator who teaches coursework on gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, marriage and family, deviance, and ethics.

Damaso is accepting new clients in the evenings!

Schedule today! NLWell.org

Our dedicated team of counselors utilizes a variety of approaches to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, children's mental health concerns, and substance use disorders. Improve your overall wellness with Next Level Counseling and Wellness!

07/30/2025

Let’s keep breaking the stigma -- one conversation, one act of compassion, one brave step at a time.

07/24/2025

It’s day!

Taking care of our health and well-being isn’t a luxury; it’s essential. Here are some steps towards a healthier lifestyle:

🔵Regular physical activity
🔵Eating a healthier diet
🔵Looking after our mental health
🔵Limiting alcohol intake
🔵Ceasing to***co use

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07/03/2025

Our administrative offices are close July 4-13th. Thank you for your patience as we take time to recharge!

07/01/2025

Our new neighbors in Woodstock, Live4Lali, are having their Grand Opening today! Stop by and check out their expanded services and resources!!

06/24/2025

Our next Sunset Yoga is just one week away!!
Register today!!

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06/19/2025

We are beyond proud to support the upcoming production of The Prom—a vibrant, joyful, and deeply moving musical that celebrates acceptance, identity, and the power of showing up for one another.

As an affirming mental health counseling practice, we believe that everyone deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated—especially as their most authentic selves. That’s why partnering with a production like The Prom, which champions LGBTQIA+ youth and the right to live out loud, aligns so powerfully with our mission.

Whether on stage or in the therapy room, we’re here for every brave step toward healing, belonging, and love without conditions. 💖

Break a leg to the cast and crew—we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! 🌟

Get your tickets to Theatre 121's upcoming production of The Prom: https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1045697/t121-202425-season-woodstock-woodstock-opera-house

🎉 Opening Night Ticket Holders – You’re Invited! 🎉

Join us tomorrow night after the performance of THE PROM for a fabulous Opening Night Reception sponsored by Next Level Counseling and Wellness!

✨ Celebrate opening night with the cast, crew, and fellow audience members!
📅 Friday, June 20, 2025
📍 Reception immediately following the show
🎟️ Don’t have tickets yet? There’s still time! Grab yours now and join the celebration!
https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1045697/t121-202425-season-woodstock-woodstock-opera-house

Let’s kick off opening weekend in style, we can’t wait to see you there! 💃🕺

06/16/2025

We're giving away a pair of tickets to see Theatre 121's upcoming production of The Prom for any show this weekend!! Enter by commenting what your High School Prom theme was!! Winner will be chosen Wednesday morning! Tag a friend for an additional entry!! The Prom runs June 20-29th at The Woodstock Opera House

06/12/2025

Voting is now open for The Best of the Fox! Consider voting for Next Level in the Counseling/Therapy category found in the Health and Wellness section! You can vote everyday!

https://shawnews.secondstreetapp.com/NWH-Best-of-the-Fox-2025/gallery?group=516494

06/06/2025

It's our favorite event of the year and we hope to see you next weekend!!

🌈 Huge shout-out to our 2025 Woodstock PrideFest Sponsors! 🌟

As long time Woodstock PrideFest sponsors, we want to take a moment to celebrate and acknowledge the incredible work being done by Next Level Counseling and Wellness in providing compassionate and affirming mental health support to the LGBTQIA+ community.

In a world where acceptance and understanding are paramount, Next Level Counseling and Wellness stands out as a beacon of hope, creating a safe and welcoming space for individuals of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and expressions. Their commitment to inclusivity goes beyond just words – it's embedded in the fabric of their counseling approach.

The skilled and empathetic therapists at Next Level Counseling and Wellness are not just professionals; they are allies and advocates for the mental well-being of the LGBTQIA+ community. They recognize the unique challenges that individuals in this community may face and work tirelessly to provide tailored, affirming, and culturally competent care.

Thank you Next Level Counseling and Wellness for your continued support of Woodstock Pride!

06/01/2025

🌈 Join Us in the Woodstock Pride Parade! 🏳️‍🌈

We’re proud to celebrate love, identity, and mental wellness for all—and we want YOU to walk with us!

Our Next Level team will be marching in this year’s Pride Parade to stand in solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ community and we’d love for our clients, friends, allies, and followers to join us!

🗓️ Date: Sunday, June 15
📍 Location: Dean Street School- We will be lining up by the cars on Forest Ave.
🕘 Time: 10am
👟 Wear your most colorful gear & comfy shoes!

Let’s show up together for visibility, inclusion, and mental health advocacy. Whether you're part of the community or an ally—there’s a place for you in our parade family. 💜

Comment here or email info@nlwell.org to RSVP or ask questions!