Posts by Beth Sertell

The popularity of new hobbies has boomed in the last few years. Part of this can be traced back to the pandemic lockdowns – many of us were staying home and realizing that we didn’t have much to do that excited us. Hobbies like baking, gardening, and reading have taken off in popularity since. Finding…

Summer can be a lot of fun, but for college students, it can be a tough transition. After the stress of finals and wrapping up the semester, it’s nice to have a break. However, the changes and social demands that come with summer break can make it tricky to support your mental health. It can…

Everyone feels overwhelmed from time to time. Overwhelm happens in all areas of life, whether it’s related to stress at work or uncomfortable conversations. Overwhelm can be a distressing feeling, but sometimes when you’re overwhelmed it can be hard to think of how to calm yourself down. You may have experienced this before, where you’re…

Have you ever considered going to a mental health support group? The idea of talking to a group of strangers about your mental health can sound intimidating, so many people write off the idea of attending a support group altogether. While it can take some getting used to, attending a mental health support group can…

For many of us, we realize it’s time to reach out for professional support when our problems become a bit more than we think we can handle. Before this, we do our best to manage on our own. We know that something isn’t right and it’s often quite unsettling. Almost naturally, we analyze and strive…

Have you ever considered walk and talk therapy? There are many different ways to approach therapy, and many therapists use a blend of modalities to best support their clients. Walk and talk therapy is an option that some therapy practices offer to provide another option for healing. Some people find it easier to open up…

Lauren Devany, MA, LPC, CDCA (she, her) Joined the Holistic family in May. She offers services virtually through our secure teletherapy platform. Welcome Lauren. Lauren loves helping people find calm in the chaos. Her clinical focus includes helping to manage depressive, manic, and anxiety symptoms as well as overcoming substance use. Lauren helps people find…