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How Does EMDR Therapy Work & What to Know Before Getting Started
Key Takeaways You may have heard of EMDR from a therapist, a friend, or someone sharing their experience online. EMDR, short for Eye Movement Desensitization

Finding a Therapist Who Understands the Adoptee Experience
Key Takeaways Katie Currier, t-LMHC shares her perspective on adoption-competent therapy and how her lived experience as a transnational and transracial adoptee has shaped

College Loneliness and the Pressure to Be Having the Time of Your Life
Key Takeaways College loneliness does not mean you chose the wrong school; building relationships, independence, routines, and belonging in a new environment takes time. Your

Am I Too Old to Go Back to College?
Key Takeaways You are not too old to return to college; age often represents deeper concerns about falling behind, failing again, or managing school

Nurturing Therapy Services Wins Gold in the 2025 CommunityVotes Ankeny Awards and Celebrates Two Years
There are moments in the life of a small business that leave a lasting impression. For us, this is one of them. We are incredibly

Celebrate International Self-Care Day This July: Simple Ways to Care for Yourself in Ankeny, Iowa
Every year on July 24, people around the world recognize International Self-Care Day, a reminder that caring for ourselves is not a luxury. It is

Coming Out Later in Life: Honoring Your Timing, Your Safety, and Your Story
Coming out later in life can bring up feelings that are hard to sort through at first. There may be relief after years of holding

5 Benefits of LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy
Finding a therapist can feel vulnerable for anyone. For LGBTQIA+ clients, the search can come with extra questions that are not always visible from the

What to Expect at Your First Therapy Appointment
Starting therapy can bring up a lot of different feelings. You may feel relieved to finally have support scheduled. You may also feel nervous, unsure,