Posts by Lansing Counseling

Preparing for the Grief of College Transition When students go away to college for the first time, they are often overwhelmed with emotions. Feeling excited to explore their newfound freedom and independence is what most young people think about before the semester begins. Many new college students are surprised to discover that, upon arriving at…

My passion is to help you … Heal from trauma  Work through anxiety & depression Navigate relationship issues …so you can go from struggling to thriving! 1. What is your counseling specialty? I would say working with clients who need to heal from trauma and regain their sense of self and autonomy is my specialty;…

From managing weight to decreased risk for chronic health concerns, most people have heard that movement is medicine that keeps them healthy. What many people don’t know is that movement is also proven to be beneficial for people who are struggling with mood disorders like depression. You can learn more about how movement helps to…

Making Self-Care Part of Your Life not a Break from It Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, people on my socials seemed to be talking non-stop about self-care. They were showing off their moisturizing face masks, sharing videos while they were learning to use gua sha facial tools, and talking about making time for meditation and yoga.…

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns facing college students today. While experiencing some anxiety during the numerous transitions involved in going away to college is undoubtedly normal, many college students in the United States report feeling overwhelming amounts of anxiety, which can be dangerous and unhealthy.  Anxiety is characterized by the tendency…

Many people struggling with depression feel stuck, unsure of what to do or how to move forward. Counseling, medication, and mental health programs are not always available or affordable, and taking big steps can feel even more difficult for someone with depression. Lansing Counseling is a counseling and psychotherapy practice in East Lansing, Michigan, made up of a…