Nancy Sakmar MSEd, LPCC Clinical Counselor

04/10/2024

It has been a financial nightmare. Still here trying to provide services.

Patients and health care providers have been struggling following a recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, which is owned by UnitedHealth Group.

12/20/2023

A Very Happy Holiday Season is Wished to my Clients and their Families!

Office is now closed till 12/26/23. Use the Portal for your scheduling needs. Thank You!

09/25/2023

Good Article on increase of Depression to lesser thought of reasons.

Reminder to all with Seasonal Affective Disorder, as we transition to Fall Get out your Happy Lights and Use them 20min per Day. Increase Social and Exercise even if you don't want too! Negative thinking will seem to make more sense, so be Extra Careful about what thoughts you give permission too!

Depression often co-occurs alongside other mental health concerns, like anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorder, and more. Untreated, it can wreak havoc on all areas of a person’s life, from work and school to family and physical health.

12/15/2022

Repeat after me: I am allowed to be a work in progress and help others at the same time. How are you doing today?

12/15/2022

12/14/2022

Exceptional Thoughtfulness from Clients I work with. So Very Grateful.

10/20/2022

Mental health conditions aren't "simple things" that people can get over. This is why education, understanding and empathy are needed to help remove the stigma surrounding mental health.
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10/20/2022

Close to Classy

07/03/2022

9-8-8 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline.

While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3LknUB5

03/03/2022

Next time you feel the urge to correct your partner's behavior, try connecting with them first.

This means making an effort to understand our partner’s experiences, perspective, and reasoning before jumping in to correct them or “fix” what you think they’re doing wrong.

When we engage our curiosity, we may access vulnerability and emotions that deepen our connection.

The Candidly spoke with Gottman Institute Research Director Dr. Don Cole about the importance of curiosity over correction. Read more: https://bit.ly/3zHjsbv

02/08/2022

PSA: Your thoughts are not facts! Your thoughts lie, they lie a lot! Develop a disciplined mindset to challenge your thinking patterns.