Alliance Counseling Services

04/21/2026

We've all been there- lying in bed, exhausted, but kept awake by a racing mind. 🛏️This "elevator" trick is a simple yet powerful visualization that helps calm your nervous system so you can drift off to sleep. 💤
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Or you can take a page from our admin supervisor, Kali, and list off Gilmore Girls characters until you fall asleep. 😂💤🙌🏻😉

Combining imagery and language to calm an overactive brain.

04/16/2026

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Today is National Semicolon Day 🖤

04/15/2026

Grief shows up in many forms! Changes, endings, unmet expectations, life transitions, etc., can all bring grief. These losses are less talked about, but they are completely normal and worthy of care. If it mattered to you, it's valid to grieve it! 🤍

04/13/2026

Change can be disorienting, but we often also find it scary. In her TED talk, Maya Shankar shares how these challenging moments that occur in our lives can actually inspire transformation that feels freeing. 🙌🏻

Unexpected change like an accident, an illness or a relationship that suddenly ends is inevitable — and disorienting. With a heartfelt and optimistic take on life's curveballs, cognitive scientist Maya Shankar shares how these challenging moments can inspire transformation, offering three question...

04/08/2026

Proof that great minds (and wardrobes) think alike!🤩🩵💚 Totally unplanned, but clearly the spring weather inspired Kali & Lori...Nothing like a little seasonal matching! 🙌🏻☀️

04/06/2026

Smartphones have made us constantly reachable, but that is not the same as constantly available! 📱It's easy to assume that replying can take only a second, but that doesn't account for what a person might be going through that has them taking a bit to respond.

If it only takes a second to reply, why do some messages take longer? Emotional effort, mental load, and context shape when—and how—we respond.

04/01/2026

Stop by the office to sign up for our brand-new Boundary Setting Bootcamp! 💪🏻💥 Three days of live simulations where you'll learn how to confidently say "no" guilt-free! 🙌🏻
Program includes:
✔️Learning to say "no" without apologizing immediately after
✔️Practicing setting limits
✔️Building confidence
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Sign-ups end today...because oh yeah, it's April 1st.😉

But truly, if setting boundaries is something you struggle with, our counselors can absolutely help (no bootcamp required). Give us a call to get scheduled! 📞

03/27/2026

Social anxiety can impact how we show up in daily life. These affirmations can support calmer, more confident moments! 🙌🏻

03/23/2026

New resources are now available in the waiting room!📄✨We've added two FAQ handouts covering billing & insurance and the client portal, giving clients another easy way to access commonly requested information.

03/19/2026

Have you ever caught yourself over‑explaining just to justify a boundary? 🗨️ Those conversations can feel heavy, especially when you’re trying to be understood by someone who dismisses your needs.
But what happens when you stop explaining yourself? 🤔 Check out this article to find what might change if you gave yourself permissions to stop over-explaining!
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No one needs to justify things that don't need defending.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Alliance Counseling! 🍀
We’re so lucky to have our billing specialist, Payton, visiting from sunny Florida!!💚 Unfortunately, the warm weather couldn’t make the trip, but we’re still oh so grateful for her visit!

03/12/2026

We recently learned that Rachel was nominated as a Top Counselor for America's Best in Medicine 2025! With her birthday tomorrow, this recognition makes the celebration even sweeter. 🥳
We are incredibly proud of her and the dedication she shows to her clients every day!!
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