Let It Go

Let It Go Day Krista Mueller, LPC, NCC   When you hear the words “let it go”, I think a majority of us can think of a song that goes along with those words. Feel free to keep that song in mind, as it may become part of your Let it Go Day celebration! If you have...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) By Sean Merchant, Clinical Intern Hello. I want to talk to you about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, better known as PTSD. While some people have heard about this disorder, many misconceptions exist about PTSD. For instance,...

Narcissistic Abuse

Narcissistic Abuse By: Kaleigh Nobbe, LPC, NCC   We hear the word “narcissist” with increasing frequency, particularly for specific behaviors. Narcissism is a term commonly used to describe those who seem more concerned with themselves than with others. However,...

Self-Care for Men

Self-Care for Men By Kevin Lahey, Clinical Intern With Father’s Day on the horizon, all of us at Owens & Associates Counseling and Therapy Center wanted to take some time to talk about self-care, and specifically, self-care for men. It’s important to recognize...

Introducing Kevin Lahey, Clinical Intern

Hi everyone! My name is Kevin Lahey, and I’m a new Clinical Intern at Owens & Associates Counseling and Therapy Center! I’m currently working on my MSW through the University of Iowa with the goal of providing therapy to members of a community that I’ve called...

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

The Sun Will Shine Again By Shannon Olson, LCSW, Clinical Director. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. It is a degenerative brain disease that occurs due to cell damage. The first sign is usually trouble with remembering new information as the...