New Life Counseling Center

02/21/2026

Instead, therapy helps you:

1. Recognize what increases anxiety

2. Reduce reactivity

3. Respond with more clarity and choice.

The goal is not to judge one’s anxious responses but to create more understanding and curiosity about them.

02/06/2026

"Therapy is a helpful tool for individuals experiencing these kinds of burdens who need the encouragement to engage with their relationships in a way that brings emotional freedom." Preslee Townsend discusses how relationships can be a resource for emotional health in her latest blog.

To read the full article, please click the link:
https://www.newlifecounselingcenter.com/post/bear-one-another-s-burdens-how-relationships-can-be-a-resource-for-emotional-health

02/02/2026

"A large part of the work of managing anxiety is establishing your values and principles, which will define your boundaries."

Stephanie Brannan, LPC-Associate at New Life Counseling Center discusses the relationship between anxiety and boundaries in her latest blog.

To read the full article, please click on the link:
https://www.newlifecounselingcenter.com/post/boundaries-and-pressing-down-on-self

01/29/2026

Michael Kerr, the author of Bowen Theory’s Secrets, goes on to explain that if these threats are prolonged, symptoms begin to show up such as depression, anxiety, conflict, or cutoff.

If you are struggling with these symptoms take a look at where too little or too much closeness with others is showing up in your life. If so, what are some ways you can resolve issues in the relationships or establish healthier boundaries?

01/24/2026

Michelle Traudt, LPC-Associate, discusses abortion recovery counseling in her latest blog. Click the link below to read the full article.

https://www.newlifecounselingcenter.com/post/abortion-recovery-counseling-finding-healing-hope-and-freedom

12/19/2025

"It’s easy to get pulled into *others’* anxiety without realizing it. . . Remember, you get to decide what you think and feel and how you wish to respond to others."

David Yentzen, LPC at New Life Counseling discusses "How to Notice Your Family's Anxiety Field" in his new blog on our website.

Every family experiences emotional stress and most people are able to sense the increase in emotional tension within the family, even before anyone says a word. You might feel a shift in your body: a bit of tightness, a faster heartbeat, or a sense of pressure. Bowen Family Systems Theory calls this...

12/13/2025

When helping becomes tied to your sense of worth, it’s hard to stop, even when you're burning out.

You might feel guilty resting, or anxious when you’re not being useful. But your value isn’t measured by your productivity or availability. You matter even when you’re not helping. Rest is not a reward. It’s necessary.

If you need support, we’re here for you. Submit an appointment request on our website and one of our therapists will reach out within 24 hours.

12/04/2025

Anxious "thinking" vs thoughtfulness in relationships.

11/25/2025

"What can make holidays feel so intense? Things like disruptions in routine, increased time spent with important or strained relationships, and a general uptick in pace and expectations can all turn up the volume on whatever is already happening in a person’s life."

Stephanie Ruyter, LPC-Associate at New Life Counseling offers great ideas of how to manage stress during the holidays in her latest blog:

https://www.newlifecounselingcenter.com/post/managing-stress-and-anxiety-during-the-holidays

11/21/2025

Losing Our Sense of Self: Where Are You?

A lot of work done in therapy helps clients strengthen their sense of self which gets challenged through different hardships . . . Many show up in therapy sessions feeling like Adam and Eve hiding in the Garden crushed by shame and guilt . . . a therapist helps clients by echoing God's question, "Where are you?"

Please read the full article by Stephanie Brannan, LPC-Associate, on our website :)

Finding our sense of self requires sifting through thoughts and feelings to determine which are ours vs what we absorbed and learned from the “system” to maintain harmony. Where is the pseudo-self showing up to maintain harmony rather than the solid self that is free of pressures to conform to k...

11/05/2025

Quality matters when it comes to making real and lasting changes in therapy. As Mark Gomez, intern counselor at New Life Counseling states, "Real therapy is relational. It’s built over time. It’s not about quick advice or short-term symptom relief."

In today’s world, we’re used to getting what we want fast: food, entertainment, packages, even connection. So it makes sense that therapy has followed the trend. With a few clicks, you can now be matched with a therapist, get automated check-ins, or even talk to an AI that mimics a counselor. An...

10/22/2025

"Anger isn't the enemy, it's a signal."

Mark Gomez, intern counselor at New Life Counseling, shares insight about struggles with anger in his latest blog - check it out!

Anger gets a bad reputation. It's often labeled as destructive, toxic, or something to “control.” And yes, anger can damage relationships, especially when it turns into aggression or withdrawal. But here's the thing: anger isn’t the enemy, it’s a signal.