The Healing Power of Joy
By Del Dickson Almost thirty years ago, a major study was released that showed experiencing adverse childhood experiences – i.e. “ACEs” – was causally connected to significant physical and mental health challenges in adulthood. Since this study came out, mental health professionals have focused on how to help people avoid such consequences. As one may […]
Our Goal is to Reduce Stress
By Heidi Molloy Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming. Families are often navigating stress, uncertainty, or conflict when they make that first call. At Unified Family Therapy, our goal is to reduce stress. We currently have a no waitlist for individuals or families seeking services. Early intervention can make a meaningful difference, particularly during […]
Therapy Isn’t Just for Crisis
By Matt Randak Preventative Care Far too often, I push myself to the point of overwhelm before I ask for help. I’ve noticed this pattern in myself, my friends, my family, and my clients. Why do we wait until it’s too late? I’ve seen a lot of media detailing how we can improve our physical […]
How Family Therapy Can Improve Connection
By Jess Graves, CSW Human connection is essential to emotional well-being, yet many people find themselves feeling disconnected, from loved ones, from others, or even from themselves. Therapy offers a supportive and intentional space to rebuild these connections, strengthen relationships, and foster healthier ways of relating. Across all forms of therapy, a core goal is […]
Love Languages and Boundaries: Why Both Matter in Every Relationship
By Madelyn Childs We’ve all heard about love languages. Words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. They’ve become a popular way to understand how we give and receive love — and for good reason. Knowing your love language (and the love languages of people in your life) can help you […]
Parenting Is Hard: Parenting a Neurodivergent Child Is a Different Kind of Hard
By Randi Tolman, CSW Parenting today is overwhelming. Parenting a neurodivergent child requires a level of emotional labor, patience, advocacy, and self-regulation that most people will never see. And if you’re exhausted, it’s not because your child is “too much.” It’s because the world often gives parents: ❌ Wrong advice ❌ Blame instead of support ❌ Judgment instead of understanding Traditional parenting approaches don’t work for […]
How to Get Started
By Jessica Hansen Starting therapy is an important step toward healing, growth, and better relationships. At Unified Family Therapy, we believe the most important part of therapy is the connection between you and your therapist. When you feel safe, understood, and supported, real progress can happen. That’s why finding a therapist you connect with is […]
A New Year Reminder
By Chelsy Phelps The beginning of a new year often comes with an unspoken pressure to fix, improve, or reinvent ourselves. From a mental health perspective, that pressure can quickly turn into shame when change feels harder than expected. Setting intentions offers a gentler alternative. Rather than focusing on outcomes, intentions invite us to consider […]
Spice Someone Else’s Season
A Holiday Service Project by Unified Family Therapy By Alexa Minson Did you know that simple acts of generosity—giving, sharing, and showing compassion—activate oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins in the brain? These “feel-good” chemicals help foster trust, connection, and emotional well-being. They can reduce stress, stabilize mood, and increase overall life satisfaction. And the benefits don’t […]
A Daily Dose of Gratitude
By Randi Tolman The hardest part about going through trauma is that we often believe healing must match the size of our pain; that recovery requires something monumental. But what if the truth is simpler? What if a small, consistent act — one that takes less than five minutes a day — could quietly create […]