Engagement is an exciting time, filled with plans, hopes, and dreams for the future. But preparing for marriage involves more than planning a wedding. In this post, Catherine Pickering, MSW, LCSW shares how premarital counseling and Prepare/Enrich can help couples deepen their connection, better understand each other, and build a strong foundation for the life they are building together.  Read More

When depression feels heavy - slowing your body, clouding your thoughts, and making everyday tasks overwhelming - it can feel like there’s no way forward. In this post, Catherine Cain, LMSW (supervised by Melissa Gould, LCSW-S), explains how depression affects both the body and mind, and how therapy can provide gentle, practical steps toward balance, hope, and healing.  Read More

When anxiety feels constant - showing up in your body, racing thoughts, or relationships - it can be discouraging to wonder if peace is even possible. Many people blame themselves or feel stuck in cycles of worry they can’t control. In this post, Catherine Cain, LMSW (supervised by Melissa Gould, LCSW-S), shares how therapy can help calm an overactive nervous system, untangle anxious patterns, and create space for lasting peace and freedom.  Read More

When pain from the past feels like it's holding you back in the present, it can be hard to imagine a way forward. Even when you've done all the “right” things (talked about it, prayed, tried to move on), you might still feel stuck. In this post, Catherine Cain, MSW, LMSW (supervised by Melissa Gould, LCSW-S), explains how EMDR therapy offers a gentle, effective path toward healing...especially in the places that feel frozen in time.  Read More

Do you ever wonder why you feel stuck or overwhelmed by patterns you don’t fully understand? Anxiety, shame, and relational struggles often have roots in our personal stories. Keep reading as ALCS therapist Catherine Cain, MSW, LMSW shares why reflecting on your past isn’t about blame or dwelling...it’s about healing and becoming.  Read More