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Reclaiming Healthy Boundaries

What is it like to feel really, really connected to someone? Not merging, or codependent, but rather full of trust, mutual respect and in...

Allie Kochert, LPC

The Rest You Need

Rest is not just sleep or hanging out on the couch, zoning out on your phone or Netflix. It is multi-dimensional. Think about it, when do...

Allie Kochert, LPC

Essential Tips for a Good Night's Sleep

How has your sleep been lately? As a helper and healer, sleep is about as essential to wellness as anything you do in your daily life. Yo...

Allie Kochert, LPC

When Therapists Need Therapy

I went to my first counselor when I was in 4th grade. I was a kid who was dealing with a challenging relationship with a friend, and I kn...

Allie Kochert, LPC

A Quick Two Minute Stress-Less Reset

2020 has ushered in a new level of stress for a lot of us. Whether we are struggling with decisions for our family or finances, our healt...

Allie Kochert, LPC

Why Avoiding Triggers Doesn't Work

Why avoiding triggers doesn't work

Allie Kochert, LPC

The Problem with Waiting to Get Therapy When You Need It

Statistics show that it takes about ten years before people who need therapy actually seek help. Ten years. Ten years before getting help...

Allie Kochert, LPC

Perfection is overrated.

tips on handling perfectionism and having high expectations that can be oppressive and squelch joy

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