Zen + Zest Therapy Services, LCSW PLLC

Zen + Zest Therapy Services, LCSW PLLC Group Therapy practice offering therapy for children, teens and adults.

If you’re in crisis right now, please remember this:You are not weak.You are not dramatic.And you are not alone.Support ...
03/16/2026

If you’re in crisis right now, please remember this:

You are not weak.

You are not dramatic.

And you are not alone.

Support exists, and reaching out is a sign of strength.

If you're struggling but unsure where to start, speaking with a mental health professional can be an important first step toward support and stability.

You deserve care, compassion, and help during difficult moments.
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If you feel unsafe or are in immediate danger, please contact 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

This month we're so excited to introduce Lauren Schloemer, LISW-S — our Parent Support Specialist and Certified Trauma S...
03/14/2026

This month we're so excited to introduce Lauren Schloemer, LISW-S — our Parent Support Specialist and Certified Trauma Specialist here at Zen + Zest Therapy!

Lauren takes a strength-based, family-centered approach, meaning she doesn't just focus on one person in isolation. She considers the entire family system and helps build on the strengths that are already there. 💛

With over 20 years of experience, she works closely with parents, caregivers, and families navigating complex emotional and behavioral challenges — including trauma, foster and adoptive family dynamics, ADHD, and more.

Lauren believes meaningful change often comes from small shifts that make a lasting difference over time.

If you're navigating challenges with your child or family, you don't have to do it alone. Swipe to learn more about Lauren and how she can help. 👉

03/13/2026

We see you. 😅

If you’ve ever had a therapist pump the brakes on what felt like your most genius, productive, electric moment ever then this one’s for you.

The thing about hypomania is that it feels incredible. And slowing down feels like the last thing you need.
But that’s exactly why having a therapist in your corner matters. 💙

Not to kill the vibe but to help you figure out which ideas are worth running with and which ones your future self will thank you for pausing on.
Bipolar disorder doesn’t have to mean white-knuckling through the highs and lows alone.

Millions of kids are on ADHD medication. For many, it's just the beginning.The Wall Street Journal published an investig...
03/08/2026

Millions of kids are on ADHD medication. For many, it's just the beginning.

The Wall Street Journal published an investigation into how children are being prescribed ADHD medication, often before behavioral therapy is ever tried.

As a therapist, I felt compelled to respond.

I wrote a piece for Forest Hills Mom about what the research actually shows, what therapy can do that medication alone cannot, and what every parent deserves to know before this decision is made for them.

Your instincts matter. Your questions matter. And your child deserves a path forward built on informed choice, not urgency.

🔗 Link in bio to read the full piece.

March is a meaningful month in the mental health field.It’s both Social Work Month and Women’s History Month, two moment...
03/07/2026

March is a meaningful month in the mental health field.

It’s both Social Work Month and Women’s History Month, two moments that highlight the impact of the people who dedicate their work to supporting others.

Social workers and therapists show up every day to help individuals, families, and communities navigate difficult seasons with compassion, skill, and care.

Women have also played a powerful role in shaping the mental health field — as clinicians, researchers, advocates, and leaders working to expand access to care.

This month we’re proud to celebrate the people behind this work while continuing conversations about support, healing, and mental health.

If you're looking for therapy in the privacy of your own home, or if you'd love to get outside during your session, swip...
02/28/2026

If you're looking for therapy in the privacy of your own home, or if you'd love to get outside during your session, swipe for info about our In-Home Therapy and Walk & Talk Therapy. 🏠🚶

✨Here at Zen + Zest, we provide care that matches your needs. This month we're highlighting the various services we offer. Check out our previous posts!✨

That is enough. Not the productivity. Not the to-do list you didn't finish. Not how put-together you seemed. Just you, ...
02/28/2026

That is enough. Not the productivity. Not the to-do list you didn't finish. Not how put-together you seemed. Just you, still here, still trying.

Rest this weekend. Let yourself breathe. You deserve it.

From all of us at Zen + Zest: we see you, and we're rooting for you. 💙

If you've been thinking about starting therapy, there's no better week to take that first step than next week. Free consultations are always available — link in bio.

How are you feeling heading into the weekend?

Our therapists are skilled in supporting individuals living with bipolar disorder, autism, and trauma just to name a few...
02/21/2026

Our therapists are skilled in supporting individuals living with bipolar disorder, autism, and trauma just to name a few. Swipe for information about how we can help you heal.

✨Here at Zen + Zest, we provide care that matches your needs. This month we're highlighting the various services we offer. Stay tuned for our next post!✨

Self-acceptance is a challenge for many of us. Try this affirmation for a reminder that you are worthy of love, just as ...
02/20/2026

Self-acceptance is a challenge for many of us. Try this affirmation for a reminder that you are worthy of love, just as you are:

✨“May I accept myself as I am today. May I learn to love and accept myself unconditionally. I’m here, I’m home.” ✨

02/16/2026

We normalize a lot.

We tell ourselves:
“It’s not that bad.”
“I’m just intense.”
“I’m just prepared.”
“I’m just responsible.”
“I’m just wired this way.”

But when certain patterns quietly take over your sleep, your relationships, your nervous system, or your sense of stability, that’s not “dramatic.” That’s information.

The fact that you’ve learned to function around it doesn’t mean it isn’t impacting you.

Therapy isn’t just for when things fall apart.
It’s for the patterns you’ve gotten really good at surviving.

If this felt a little too relatable, it might be time to talk.
Book a consultation and let’s figure it out together.

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