Alliance Counseling

03/31/2026

Visibility is powerful.

International Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31, is dedicated to celebrating transgender people, while also raising awareness about their experiences, resilience, and community contributions.

This year Dr. Amanda Anderson marks International Transgender Day of Visibility with a blog post highlighting resources and gender-affirming care in Delaware.

Read the post here - https://lnkd.in/esVfy7wm

03/31/2026

Celebrating National Social Work Month

Jennifer Lyons, LCSW shares this:

"One of the things I most deeply appreciate about my training as a Social Worker, and my work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist, is the perspective the profession invites us to hold. Social work encourages us to gently step back and look at the fuller picture of a person’s life.

Social work reminds us that people do not exist in isolation. Our lives unfold within complex ecosystems of relationships, history, and environment. When we hold this wider lens with care and compassion, it allows for deeper understanding and often opens more meaningful pathways toward healing.

During Social Work Month, I feel grateful for a profession that continually invites both curiosity and compassion, and for the opportunity to walk alongside people as they make sense of their experiences and move toward greater well-being."

photo info:
- Jennifer Lyons, LCSW
- Jennifer and her Alliance Counseling team (Abby, Kris, Jennifer, Linda and Amanda)
- Jennifer with colleague Kris at Juneteenth Celebration, Wilmington, DE 2025

03/21/2026

It’s National Social Work Month!

At Alliance Counseling we honor and celebrate Social Workers!

The social work profession reminds us that people do not exist in isolation.

Social work appreciates that our lives unfold within complex ecosystems of relationships, history, and environment. When we hold this wider lens with care and compassion, it allows for deeper understanding and often opens more meaningful pathways toward healing.

We especially want to give a shout out to the social worker on our team - Jennifer Lyons, LCSW! Thank you for your work and for the valuable social-work informed perspectives you bring to your clinical practice and to Alliance Counseling.

03/11/2026

Our latest blog, written by Dr. Abby Bugbee, takes a look at the Mental Load and how it impacts women and their mental health. Please read and share!

Many have seen the clips, usually around Mother’s Day, when Jimmy Kimmel takes to the streets to interview dads by asking them questions about their kids. These questions usually include things like, “what’s your child’s...

02/25/2026

Check out the powerful article written by Alliance member, Dr. Linda Santoro!

Embracing body positivity can be deeply challenging in a culture that often equates worth with appearance. While the body positivity movement encourages self-acceptance and respect for bodies of all shapes and sizes, our society does not.

02/25/2026

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
“Fighting for Change, Committed to Change – Every Body Belongs”

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) is an annual campaign to educate about eating disorders and provide hope and visibility to all those impacted by eating disorders. NEDAW 2026 takes place Monday, February 23 – Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Alliance Counseling joins this fight for change, education and treatment. And we also join in to remind every person impacted by eating disorders that you are not alone. Every body belongs!

The National Alliance for Eating Disorders offers free in-person and virtual support groups, facilitated by trained clinicians. They offer support groups for individuals in recovery and for friends and family members concerned about their loved ones. 1-866-662-1235 or https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/

02/24/2026

🚫 Not One More! 🚫 A weekend of FREE, virtual support groups sponsored by the National Alliance for Eating Disorders. 💜

There are general pro-recovery groups and also topic-focused groups for individuals with co-occurring disorders (OCD, substance abuse, neurodiversity), for communities (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, individuals in larger sized bodies), as well as groups for caregivers and family members.

For the first time, the National Alliance will hold space for a free, clinician-led Pro-Recovery Group for those in the military community (active duty, vets, adult family members who have eating disorders) also on Saturday 2/28.

Please pass this information along to anyone who can benefit from this weekend of support.

Day of SupportSaturday, February 28th Please join the National Alliance for Eating Disorders on Saturday, February 28, 2026, for our National Day of Support, Support Group-a-Thon! From 8:00 am to 12:00 am EST (5 am to 9 pm PST) we will offer 25 free, therapist-led, virtual support groups. Groups wil...

02/11/2026

Alliance Counseling is a network of experienced psychologists and social workers.

Our team includes:
Amanda Anderson, Licensed Psychologist
Kris Bronson, Licensed Psychologist
Abby Bugbee, Licensed Psychologist
Jennifer Lyons, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Linda Santoro, Licensed Psychologist

We provide both in-person and tele-health appointments for teens and adults of all ages. We’re experienced to help you with depression, stress, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, eating disorders, substance use, BFRBs, OCD, childhood trauma, self-esteem, LGBTQ+ affirming care, career issues, life transitions, and more.

Our goal is to provide personalized services in a confidential and respectful environment.

Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e59YgHxX
Reach out: https://lnkd.in/eVJcdau4

02/02/2026

Black History Month -- “A Century of Black History Commemorations”

This year Black History Month marks the 100th anniversary of the first Black History Week.

We recognize and celebrate this milestone of both progress and persistence.

02/01/2026

We honor Black History Month with these words of celebration, reflection, and inspiration from APA President Dr. Wendi Williams.

02/01/2026

01/29/2026

Postpartum OCD can often go undiagnosed BUT there is effective treatment available! If you or someone you love thinks they may have Postpartum OCD, you can schedule a free consultation call with Dr. Abby Bugbee by following the link below.

https://alliance-counseling.com/abby-bugbee

For more resources and information, visit Postpartum Support International