Lora Hoffstetter and Counseling Associates,LLC

02/20/2026

According to The Gottman Institute, how a conversation starts predicts how it will end. Softening your startup with your partner when you are having a difficult conversation is one of the tools you can use to help resolve conflict in a healthy way.

02/13/2026

Couples should aim for 5 positive interactions for every moment of negative interaction to keep their marriage in a stable, healthy place.



Call us to schedule an appointment to see a couples therapist if your relationship is struggling! 3306504423

02/06/2026

According to The Gottman Institute, the Four Horsemen are destructive communication patterns that can indicate serious trouble in a relationship. Replacing these with healthier communication skills is key to saving relationships!

01/25/2026

01/23/2026

ACCEPTS is a DBT skill acronym that gives you a variety of techniques you can use in everyday life to help with distress tolerance and improve overall mental health.

01/19/2026

01/16/2026

Distress tolerance skills originate from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which is a type of talk therapy that teaches skills to help people manage strong emotions, improve relationships, and cope with stress. The acronym IMPROVE focuses on getting people through a crisis in that moment.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at LHCA! Wishing you a year filled with positivity, growth, and new adventures🎉😊

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at LHCA!

12/19/2025

The holidays aren’t magical and enjoyable for everyone. Some people are struggling with grief or dysfunctional family dynamics, while others feel depressed around this time due to the weather, or for no particular reason. It’s okay to not feel okay right now. Here are some quick tips to help make this time of year a little bit easier!

When you live with a chronic mental illness during the holiday season, it's okay to acknowledge that it may not the most wonderful time of the year.

12/11/2025

LHCA would like to welcome Trichia Bravi, MSSA, LISW to the practice!

Trichia is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a Masters in Social Administration and a certificate in Trauma-Informed Care from Case Western Reserve University. She has training in EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Cognitive Processing Therapy, and is Phase 1 certified in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics. Trichia works with children (5+), teens, and adults who have experienced trauma, as well as neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals and those navigating relationship challenges. Some of her additional specialty areas include helping clients manage self doubt, improving self worth, and coping with shame, perfectionism and major life transitions. Call the office Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm to schedule an appointment with Trichia or send us an online intake today! TELEHEALTH AND IN PERSON CLIENTS!



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12/01/2025

LHCA would like to welcome Michaela Moneypenny, M.A., LPCC to the practice!

Michaela received her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University. She works with adolescents (15+) and adults providing individual therapy. Some of her specialty areas include the treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, self esteem, test and performance stress, grief, chronic illness, and recovery from traumatic experiences including narcissistic abuse. She utilizes approaches from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and narrative therapy. Michaela is an LGBTQ ally all who prioritizes awareness and inclusive care. Call the office Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm to schedule an appointment with Michaela. ACCEPTING TELEHEALTH AND IN PERSON CLIENTS!



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