How the Commercialization of Mental Health Impacts Independent Private Practices Mental health needs have drastically impacted the mental health system. According to NAMI, it is estimated that “20.6% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2019 (51.5 million people).” That is 1 out of 5 U.S. adults. Since the pandemic began the National Institute of [...]
A Letter to Our Community Written By: Jessica Eiseman, MS, LPC-S, NCC Owner & Clinical Director, Ajana Therapy & Clinical Services I have been struggling with the words since the horrific and inexcusable attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021. That will be a day that will forever be sealed into the memories of [...]
Moms, It's Okay to Ask for Help--The Importance of Maternal Mental Health Written By: Jessica Eiseman, MS, LPC-S, NCC, CCTP As Seen on Mental Health Match A news story recently was plastered everywhere about a murder-suicide with a mother and her two small children, 4 and 1 years old. I will spare you the details, [...]
New Year, New You? Are Intentions Better Than Resolutions? Written By: Jessica Eiseman, MS, LPC-S, NCC, CCTP As seen on Mental Health Match Doesn’t that saying “New Year, New you” just bother you? Like I wasn’t good enough last year, so I need a different me this year? It just has a certain negative tone [...]
I'll be Home for Christmas...and in Therapy After That: 5 Ways to Deal with Family During the Holidays Written By: Jessica Eiseman, MS, LPC-S, NCC, CCTP I recently saw this posted in the bottom of a decorative bowl, "I'll be home for Christmas...and in therapy after that!" I chuckled for a minute and then thought, [...]
Written By: Jessica Eiseman, MS, LPC-S, NCC, CCTP 'Tis the season for joy holiday cheer heavy hearts. Just a friendly reminder that the holidays are not always easy for people... Why are the holidays such a heavy time for people? As humans we associate significant memories related to the holidays. If we have good memories, [...]
Wondering If You Should See a Therapist? Have you ever wondered if you should see a therapist? Jessica Eiseman, MS, LPC-S, NCC answers some of the most common thoughts and questions related seeing a therapist. What are some signs it's time to seek therapy? When things you've been using to cope, no longer serve you. When [...]
Grieving While Parenting Written By: Jessica Eiseman, MS, LPC-S, NCC Parenting is a bitch, overwhelmingly difficult at times, hard. I feel like I am constantly learning new things within motherhood. I guess that is pretty normal since parenting doesn't come with a manual. Most recently it’s learning to parent through grief. A significant family member [...]
How to Take Care of Yourself During the Holidays Written By: Jessica Eiseman, MS, LPC-S, NCC, CCTP How is it already December? This year has been a blur! Even more of a reason to take care of ourselves, as the year comes to an end. I’ve already started listening to holiday music. The other day [...]
How to Deal with Holiday Stress Written By Jessica Eiseman, MS, LPC-S, NCC, CCTP Every year I tell myself that I am not going to get stressed about the holidays, that I am just going to enjoy the time spent with family and the good food and nice weather! And then, every year it never [...]
