New Hope Healing

12/17/2025

🚨 MYTH VS. FACT: Who is Therapy For?

❌ MYTH: Therapy is only for people with severe trauma or a diagnosed mental illness.

✔️ FACT: Therapy is for anyone seeking growth, clarity, or better coping skills.

Think of it like this: You don't wait for your teeth to rot to see a dentist, and you don't wait for a mental breakdown to see a therapist.

📌 Therapy is preventative, not just reactive. You can benefit from counseling to:
✨ Navigate a tough life transition (new job, moving, breakup).
✨ Improve communication in relationships.
✨ Manage everyday stress and anxiety.
✨ Gain deeper self-awareness.

You are worthy of support, no matter the size of the challenge.

12/11/2025

As therapists, we hold space for you to discover your inner wisdom.

Our role isn't to tell you what to do, but to help you discover your own answers. We believe you are the expert on your life.

✨ We offer a safe, non-judgemental space where we:

✨ Listen to understand your story and core beliefs.

✨ Reflect patterns you might not see yourself.

✨ Equip you with tools to manage challenges with confidence.

We guide and you drive. That's the power of therapy.

12/05/2025

New Hope Healing has three new virtual groups staring next year for those struggling with body image concerns, restrictive or emotional eating, or simply want to improve their relationship with food.

These groups endorse a no-diet, intuitive eating approach and work through the Intuitive Eating book/workbook and More than a Body book.

Virtual. Most major insurance is accepted including medicare/medicaid or cash pay of $25 per session.

Potential patients can sign up or ask questions here:

https://www.new-hope-healing.com/group-therapy

12/04/2025

We are excited to offer several new groups in the new year. Check out our options and sign up at

Discover compassionate group therapy sessions aimed at healing, connection, and growth. Explore our programs and find support at New Hope Healing.

12/03/2025

❄️ December is Seasonal Depression Awareness Month

It’s more than just the "winter blues". Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. Don't ignore these common winter-onset symptoms:

😴 Oversleeping or increased daytime drowsiness
🍕 Cravings for carbohydrates, overeating, and weight gain
😔 Feeling sad or down most of the day
🔋 Low energy or feeling sluggish
🚫 Social withdrawal

If these symptoms are recurring and impacting your daily life, help is available. Talk to a professional to learn about effective treatments like therapy, counseling, and lifestyle adjustments.

At New Hope Healing, we offer a compassionate space to explore your mood changes and develop coping strategies that work for you. Reach out and let us be part of your support system this winter.

11/20/2025

🧠 Wellness Wednesday: Name It to Tame It

📌 When strong emotions hit, our instinct is often to react or distract ourselves. But there's a simpler mental health tool: Pausing to identify the feeling.

Instead of just saying "I'm stressed," stop and ask: Is it frustration? Is it overwhelm? Is it sadness?

✨ Why Name It?
Putting a specific label on an emotion (called affect labeling) reduces emotional distress, increases self-control, and improves physiological stress responses. When you name your feeling, you engage your thinking brain, helping you manage the intensity.

🔑 Your Challenge:
The next time you feel a strong emotion, take three deep breaths and choose one specific word to describe your state.

Example: Instead of "bad," try “anxious”, “frustrated”, or “disappointed”.

📌 Giving your feelings a specific name is the first step toward gaining power over them.

11/12/2025

For Wellness Wednesday, we’ve explored Mindfulness and Self-Compassion. This week, we will focus on Gratitude. ✨

Gratitude is the simple, powerful practice of noticing and appreciating the good things already present in your life. This practice is more than just a nice thought. Acknowledging your blessings has been scientifically shown to lower stress hormones, improve sleep quality, and boost your overall happiness.

🔑 Your Challenge: Build the Gratitude Habit

Tonight, and every night for the rest of this week, take a few minutes to write down three specific things you are genuinely grateful for from that day.

✨ Be specific: Instead of writing "My family," try "I'm grateful for the laugh I shared with my family at dinner tonight."

✨ Feel the appreciation: Spend a moment allowing yourself to truly feel thankful for each item you list.

By intentionally seeking the positive, you rewire your brain to see the good more often! 🧠➡️🌟

11/07/2025

Did you know November is Diabetes Awareness month? I didn't, but our very own Robbyn Duchow, is not only an amazing clinician, but she also has type 1 diabetes. She is kind, empathetic, and will meet you right where you are.

She also specializes in eating disorders and body image concerns from a wholistic perspective that endorses intuitive eating and a healthy at every size approach.

Please share with anyone who may need some extra support navigating a new diagnosis, who needs someone who understands personally.

11/05/2025

Last week for Wellness Wednesday we focused on self-compassion. This week, let's explore another vital tool for your mental health toolbox: Mindfulness!

Simply put, Mindfulness is the practice of gently bringing your attention to the present moment, noticing your thoughts, feelings, and body sensations without judgment. It's not about clearing your mind. Instead, it's about observing what's already there.

Regular mindfulness practice offers some amazing benefits:
🌬️ Stress Relief: It helps calm your nervous system and lower anxiety levels.
🧭 Emotional Balance: You become better at navigating intense feelings.
🎯 Clearer Focus: It trains your brain to stay anchored in what you're doing.

✨ Today’s Tip:
Start small! Pick just one everyday activity (like drinking your coffee, walking to your car, or brushing your teeth) and try to be 100% present for it. Notice the smells, the sounds, the textures. That's mindfulness in action! ☕

10/30/2025

New weekly STEPPS DBT Group is starting Monday January 12th! If you or someone you know is struggling with intense emotions that lead to impulsive behaviors, remorse and guilt, STEPPS is a wonderful opportunity to know you are not alone, you are not crazy, and there is help. We'd love to have you join us! See the flyer for details.

10/29/2025

💚 Wellness Wednesday 💚

Wednesdays can be used as a “Wellness Wednesday” in order to pause, reflect, and realign with your emotional well-being. Wellness Wednesday is a gentle reset before the week’s end. 🌿

Today’s Tip: Practice Self-Compassion
Many of us speak to ourselves more harshly than we ever would to a friend. Research shows that self-compassion, treating yourself with kindness during moments of struggle, can reduce anxiety, build resilience, and improve overall emotional health.

So today, notice your inner voice. If it’s critical, try softening it:
➡️ “I’m doing my best.”
➡️ “It’s okay to rest.”
➡️ “Progress, not perfection.”

Small shifts in self-talk can make a big difference. ✨

10/12/2025

Have you ever wondered what children actually do in therapy, or how play actually helps? This article, written by our own child-centered play therapist Alyssa Schott, LMSW, has been busy using her additional love of writing to help us understand.

Learn how what might just look like "play" is actually important healing work for your child