Tiller Counseling

03/09/2026

Therapy works best by targeting change processes, not diagnostic labels.

Therapy isn’t about labels or manuals but about processes that drive real change. Discover why psychological flexibility is the key.

03/03/2026

“Shyness is the fear of social disapproval or humiliation, while introversion is a preference for environments that are not overstimulating. Shyness is inherently painful; introversion is not.”
― Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

04/16/2025

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/modern-minds/202504/personality-change-is-possible
"Interestingly, merely wanting to change was only weakly associated with actual personality change. However, interventions designed to support personality change were effective..."

What if your personality isn't set in stone? New research suggests you might have more power to change than you ever imagined, if you're willing to put in the work.

10/31/2022

Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has had the privilege of partnering with individuals and families as they seek to understand the impact of generational trauma, gain positive coping skills, and experience healing and emotional health. She believes that people come to a place of emotional wellness when they are given space to process and given the tools needed to recognize their strengths and inherent worth. Lauren provides an empathic environment to help individuals and families find meaning amidst difficulties. She uses a strengths-based, person-centered approach tailored to the unique needs of each client. Lauren received her Master of Social Work degree from Aurora University.
If you would like to reach out to Lauren you can email her at lauren.matovu@tillercounseling.com

10/20/2022

Writer Annie Dillard famously said, “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” For many of us, a large portion of our days is spent at work; in fact, the average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime.

The U.S. surgeon general says that disrespectful or cutthroat workplaces could be hazardous to your health, according to an Oct. 20 report from The Wall Street Journal.

10/20/2022

Post-partum psychosis (PPP) occurs in approximately 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 deliveries.

Dangerous misinformation will keep driving poor outcomes unless we speak up.

04/06/2022

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dude-where-s-my-car-tharsis/202204/our-changing-normals

The desire to get back to normal can prevent us from accepting the new normal.

07/25/2019

Rare around these parts, but rare does not mean it's not real.

At least one in 10 cases of seasonal affective disorder—depression tied to the weather—occur in the summer. Here are the symptoms to watch for and simple ways to rediscover the glory of summer.

03/07/2019

If you experience symptoms of a mood episode, you may not be sure if you’re having a manic episode or a hypomanic episode. They present with similar symptoms, so it’s not always easy to tell them apart.

Mania and hypomania are both states of unusually high mood and energy. While mania is the more severe state, hypomania can still cause harm if left untreated.

02/28/2019

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mental-wealth/201703/why-social-media-is-not-smart-middle-school-kids?

Tweens' brains are simply too immature to use social media appropriately.

02/05/2019

Timing is everything when it comes to marriage counseling. https://www.gottman.com/blog/timing-is-everything-when-it-comes-to-marriage-counseling/