General
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A Trauma Informed Approach to Medication Management
We are thrilled to say that Kyle McKinley has decided to remain at CCIH as both a prescriber and therapist, and will begin offering medication management appointments in November 2023! Kyle is a licensed Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of mental health care experience, who is currently finishing up his year as…
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Caring for Ourselves During Transitions
Transitions come in our lives for a multitude of reasons. Some of these reasons may be exciting, such as having a child or moving in with our partner. Others may be incredibly challenging, such as the diagnosis of an illness or the death of a loved one. In either case, these changes can stir up…
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Nurturing Healthy Boundaries
Healthy boundaries act as an invisible force that protects our emotional, mental, and physical health. They help us form our identities, serving as guidelines that define where we end and others begin. Boundaries allow us to establish limits on what we are comfortable with, what we are willing to tolerate, and what we require to…
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Scroll with Intention
A lot of us have thought or even said “social media is a total mind suck,” but can it also be a helpful tool to inspire and heal? I think it all depends on content.
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Prioritizing Self-Care during the Holiday Season
For some, the holidays can for some be a joyous time of the year, but for others, it can be a time laden with anxiety and stress. If you are someone that feels depressed or overwhelmed by the holiday season, first, know that you are not alone. It is quite common for this season to…
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Welcome Our New Student Intern at CCIH – Holly Wollesen!
Read a short interview below to learn a bit more about our new student intern at CCIH – Holly Wollesen! What initially got you interested in therapy? I was first interested in mental health when I volunteered in the psychiatric ward at The University of Wisconsin- Madison Hospital. Through my interactions and connections with the…
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Welcome Our New Staff Member at CCIH – Michelle Horner!
Read a short interview below to learn a bit more about our new CCIH Staff member, Michelle Horner! What initially got you interested in therapy? In my undergraduate studies, I was drawn to both the fields of psychology and criminal justice with limited understanding of how I could make sense of these two interests. A…
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Welcome Our New Staff member at CCIH!
Read a short interview below to learn a bit more about our newest CCIH Staff member, Leah Goldgar! What initially got you interested in therapy? I’ve wanted to be a therapist since late elementary school. I frequently found myself in the role of “helper” and was always drawn to people who seemed to be in…
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for Carol
Carol McRaith was a member of the CCIH community since the very beginning–from before we even existed as an office. I remember well our first conversation when she agreed to embark on this journey with me. Neither of us knew what would evolve but she entered wholeheartedly. She participated in all of our early decision…
