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Am I Too Old to Go Back to College?
If you have not taken a math class in 20 years, you might remember your high school teacher saying something along the lines of, “You

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,

What Is Strengths-Based Therapy? A More Complete Way to Understand Yourself
Some people come to therapy with a clear sense of what feels wrong. They may be able to name the anxiety, the sadness, the relationship

Self-Criticism: Why You’re So Hard on Yourself
You may be the person that others count on, but still feel like nothing you do is quite enough. You get through the day, meet

5 Reasons People Go to Therapy
More people are recognizing therapy as a meaningful part of caring for their mental health, with 90% of the public agreeing that there is a