Alliance Counseling

01/01/2026

As 2025 draws to a close, we’re reflecting back on all of the important growth and healing that’s happened in our therapy sessions, consultations, evaluations, and presentations this past year.

And we’re again noting our 19 year history of Alliance Counseling and meaningful results. Thank you to everyone who has helped us make that possible!

We truly appreciate our community, connections, and talented Alliance team.

Happy New Year!

12/24/2025

Some days don’t look brave from the outside; they look heavy, messy, and exhausting.

But resilience isn’t about feeling confident. It’s about showing up anyway 💛

If anxiety has been loud, persistent, or draining lately, this is your reminder:
Your nervous system has learned how to survive hard moments before, and it’s still learning now 🧠✨

Doing “hard things” doesn’t mean pushing without care.

It means moving forward with compassion, flexibility, and support, even when fear tags along.

Growth often happens quietly.
One choice.
One breath.
One brave moment at a time 🌱

What’s one hard thing you’ve done recently that deserves more credit than you gave it?

12/18/2025

We are incredibly sad about the recent violence, loss of life, and injuries at Brown University and Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. We extend our sympathy, support, and compassion to the victims, families, and to both communities.

These news reports have ripple effects, causing stress and anxiety for people near and far, so we’re highlighting helpful tools and guidance shared by APA (the American Psychological Association) for those who are experiencing distress.

APA offers resources to help those suffering stress and anxiety from constant news reports about the shootings in communities around the world.

12/18/2025

No one should have to walk through loss and grief alone. We are proud to offer free, online peer support groups to help parents find connection, comfort, and understanding.

From early pregnancy loss to stillbirth, infant loss, parenting after loss, and more—there is a space for you 💙

🕊 Find support and learn more at https://loom.ly/3NQNbvg

12/07/2025

With the weather getting colder and evenings becoming longer, it’s hard to overlook that winter is almost here. During fall and winter, many experience what is often referred to as the "winter blues.”

If that’s you, check out Dr. Abby Bugbee’s helpful tips to practice self-care and improve mood during the colder, darker months.

During the colder months of the year, particularly after the holidays, many experience what is often referred to as the "winter blues." This seasonal shift can affect our mood and energy levels, making it challenging to ...

12/05/2025

12/04/2025

12/04/2025

Depression can feel heavy, confusing, and unbelievably discouraging, but there are simple, compassionate tools that can help you get through the day. ❤️⁠

You don’t have to push, hustle, or “fix” everything at once. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is soften your expectations, speak to yourself gently, and take the tiniest next step. Baby steps count. Rest counts. Kindness counts. ✨

When you move toward your values, even in the smallest ways, you build a life that isn’t ruled by fear or hopelessness. And little by little, your brain learns a new rhythm. 🌱

If today feels heavy, let this be your reminder: your effort matters… and you deserve every ounce of compassion you give to everyone else. 💕⁠

What’s one small, doable step you can take today that aligns with your values?

11/25/2025

A season to give thanks.

We are very grateful for our work, our team, our connections, and community.
Wishing you a joyful holiday season. 🍁🧡

11/19/2025

Great reminder to be gentle and gracious with ourselves, especially when we're anxious!

When anxiety shows up, do you notice how quickly you start demanding perfection from yourself? 😣

“I should be calm.”
“I should know what to do.”
“I should have control.”

But what you really need isn’t more control, it’s more kindness. 🌿

Healing happens when you allow yourself space to ride the wave, give permission to not know, and practice softness instead of self-criticism. 💖

What’s one kind thing you can offer yourself the next time anxiety visits?