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Mother-Daughter Dynamics: The Good, The Bad, and the Gilmore
Aug 26

Aug 26 Mother-Daughter Dynamics: The Good, The Bad, and the Gilmore

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

This post explores the mother-daughter dynamics in Gilmore Girls, including distance, control, and enmeshment. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, improve communication, and find hope for change — with help from therapy.

Book Review: Man’s Search for Meaning and What It Teaches Us About Mental Health
Aug 20

Aug 20 Book Review: Man’s Search for Meaning and What It Teaches Us About Mental Health

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

Looking for a meaningful mental health read? Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning is a powerful reflection on suffering, resilience, and purpose. Learn how this classic can inspire healing and growth—both in and out of therapy.

Growing Up Adopted: How to Cope with Curiosity, Search, and Reunion
Aug 13

Aug 13 Growing Up Adopted: How to Cope with Curiosity, Search, and Reunion

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

Explore how to cope with the curiosity, search, and reunion process as an adoptee. Gain insights on managing emotions, building support, and navigating this transformative journey with compassion and understanding.

Traveling with Anxiety: Practical Tips for a Stress-Free Trip
Aug 5

Aug 5 Traveling with Anxiety: Practical Tips for a Stress-Free Trip

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

Struggling with anxiety while traveling? This guide offers practical, therapist-approved tips to manage stress, stay grounded, and enjoy your trip with confidence. Learn how to plan effectively, use coping strategies, and navigate unexpected challenges for a smoother, stress-free travel experience.

Dating in Stars Hollow: What Gilmore Girls Teaches Us About Healthy (and Unhealthy) Relationships
Jul 30

Jul 30 Dating in Stars Hollow: What Gilmore Girls Teaches Us About Healthy (and Unhealthy) Relationships

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

Discover what the romances in Gilmore Girls reveal about healthy and unhealthy relationships. From communication and compatibility to red flags and personal growth, this post shares practical lessons you can apply to your own love life.

What Companies Can Do to Support Employee Mental Health (And Why It Matters)
Jul 21

Jul 21 What Companies Can Do to Support Employee Mental Health (And Why It Matters)

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

Employee mental health is more important than ever, yet many companies fall short in offering real support. This article explores practical ways organizations can reduce burnout, support mental well-being, and create a healthier workplace culture. Learn how to move beyond surface-level wellness efforts and implement meaningful, lasting change.

How Exercise Can Help Reduce Anxiety Symptoms
Jul 16

Jul 16 How Exercise Can Help Reduce Anxiety Symptoms

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

Exercise can reduce anxiety symptoms by lowering stress hormones, boosting mood, and improving sleep. Explore fun, effective ways to incorporate movement into your routine to support your mental health.

Chosen Family, Identity, and Belonging: What "Harry Potter" Teaches Us About Adoption
Jul 8

Jul 8 Chosen Family, Identity, and Belonging: What "Harry Potter" Teaches Us About Adoption

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

Explore the themes of adoption in “Harry Potter” through the lens of therapy, including identity, chosen family, grief, and healing. Written by an adoption therapist, this blog highlights how popular stories can support mental health and connection for adoptees.

Thriving While Single: Building a Life You Love on Your Own Terms
Jul 1

Jul 1 Thriving While Single: Building a Life You Love on Your Own Terms

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

Discover how to build a fulfilling, empowered life as a single adult with practical tips, mental health insights, and the support of therapy. Thriving while single is not only possible—it’s powerful.

Feeling Overwhelmed by Politics? How Therapy Can Help You Cope with Political Stress
Jun 23

Jun 23 Feeling Overwhelmed by Politics? How Therapy Can Help You Cope with Political Stress

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

Therapy can help manage political stress, reduce overwhelm, and build emotional resilience in today’s challenging political climate. Get support for anxiety, burnout, and conflict related to politics and current events.

Mental Health Isn’t the Enemy: Debunking Myths About Mass Shootings
Jun 16

Jun 16 Mental Health Isn’t the Enemy: Debunking Myths About Mass Shootings

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

Discover why blaming mental illness for mass shootings is misleading and harmful. A licensed therapist breaks down the facts, debunks stigma, and offers a compassionate, advocacy-based perspective on mental health and violence.

Healing Religious Trauma in the LGBTQ+ Community
Jun 9

Jun 9 Healing Religious Trauma in the LGBTQ+ Community

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

This Pride Month blog explores how affirming therapy helps LGBTQ+ adults heal from religious trauma, reclaim spiritual identity, and find peace without shame or fear. Learn how therapy can support both leaving or redefining faith in safe, empowering ways.

How the Average Person Can Help Prevent Mass Shootings: A Therapist’s Guide to Advocacy and Action
Jun 5

Jun 5 How the Average Person Can Help Prevent Mass Shootings: A Therapist’s Guide to Advocacy and Action

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

Learn how the average person can help prevent mass shootings through advocacy, compassion, and community support. A therapist shares actionable steps for change and emotional well-being.

Why Pride Month Matters for Mental Health and Affirming Therapy
Jun 3

Jun 3 Why Pride Month Matters for Mental Health and Affirming Therapy

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

Pride Month highlights the importance of affirming therapy for LGBTQ+ mental health by creating safe, supportive spaces for healing and self-acceptance. This blog explores why inclusive therapy matters and how it empowers LGBTQ+ adults to thrive.

Mental Health Awareness Month: Signs It Might Be Time to Try Therapy—Even If You’re “Doing Okay”
May 26

May 26 Mental Health Awareness Month: Signs It Might Be Time to Try Therapy—Even If You’re “Doing Okay”

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

This Mental Health Awareness Month blog explores signs you might benefit from therapy—even if you’re functioning well—highlighting how therapy can support emotional wellness, break patterns, and foster personal growth before a crisis hits.

Mental Health Awareness Month: What Mental Health Looks Like Across the Lifespan
May 19

May 19 Mental Health Awareness Month: What Mental Health Looks Like Across the Lifespan

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

This blog explores how mental health needs shift across different life stages, from young adulthood to older age, and how therapy can support you at any point in your journey. Mental health matters at every age—and it’s never too early or too late to seek help.

Mental Health Awareness Month: How I Care for My Own Mental Health as a Therapist
May 12

May 12 Mental Health Awareness Month: How I Care for My Own Mental Health as a Therapist

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, a therapist shares personal, down-to-earth ways she maintains her own mental health—including time outdoors, travel, journaling, and setting boundaries—to inspire others to prioritize their well-being every day.

Mental Health Awareness Month: How to Support a Friend or Loved One Who’s Struggling
May 6

May 6 Mental Health Awareness Month: How to Support a Friend or Loved One Who’s Struggling

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

Learn how to support a friend or loved one who's struggling with their mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month. This guide offers compassionate, practical tips and encourages seeking therapy for anxiety, depression, and emotional wellbeing.

What Is Positive Psychology? A Science-Based Approach to Well-Being
Apr 29

Apr 29 What Is Positive Psychology? A Science-Based Approach to Well-Being

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

Positive psychology is a science-backed approach to mental health that focuses on strengths, resilience, and well-being. Learn how this empowering therapy method can help you thrive—not just survive.

Why We Cry Over Fictional Deaths: The Science of Emotional Attachment in Fandom
Apr 22

Apr 22 Why We Cry Over Fictional Deaths: The Science of Emotional Attachment in Fandom

Meredith Hrebenak, MS, LPC, NCC

Why do we grieve fictional characters? Explore the psychology behind emotional attachment in fandoms and how these losses mirror real-world grief, offering insights into coping and healing.

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