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01/26/2026

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10/26/2025

09/02/2025

💚 September is Su***de Prevention Month 💚

For many trauma survivors, suicidal thoughts aren’t about wanting life to end, they’re about wanting the pain to stop.

Trauma can distort how we see ourselves, our worth, and our future. It can leave people feeling exhausted by the daily effort of holding it all together. If this sounds familiar, please know: having these thoughts doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re overwhelmed and that makes sense.

There is support. There are ways through this. And it’s okay to ask for help.

If you're looking for a space to begin unpacking trauma and working toward healing, I’m here. You don’t need to have the right words or a clear plan. Just reaching out is enough to start.

📞 Call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline 24/7, confidential, and free.

🕯️ Survival isn’t the end goal. Healing is.

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08/02/2025

One of the most common misconceptions I see as a therapist is the belief that codependency just means depending on someone too much.
But that’s not quite accurate and it’s actually much deeper than that.

The opposite of codependency isn’t independence at all costs, it’s interdependence: mutual support, shared vulnerability, and respect for each person’s individuality.

If this resonates, know that you're not alone and that healing from codependent patterns is absolutely possible. It starts with awareness and a willingness to shift how we show up in our relationships.

Codependency looks like:

11/19/2024

As the holiday season draws near, many may find themselves standing in the quiet space between the world’s celebrations and their own sense of loss. For those who are grieving, this time of year can feel like an overwhelming contrast — a reminder of who or what is no longer there, and of the emptiness that sometimes fills the moments meant for connection. The absence of a loved one during the holidays can deepen the silence in ways words can’t always capture.

If you are grieving, know that your feelings are not a burden, nor are they something you need to move past or hide. Grief is not something that follows a tidy schedule, and there is no "right" way to experience it, especially when the world around you expects joy. Sometimes, the most profound act of care is simply allowing yourself to feel whatever rises to the surface, even when it feels uncomfortable or overwhelming.

The holidays may not look or feel the same this year, and that’s okay. There’s no need to force yourself to participate in traditions if it’s too painful, and no need to pretend that everything is "fine." Grief, in its most honest form, is a reflection of love — the love that once was, and the love that still exists, even in the absence of the one you’re mourning. That love doesn’t disappear with time; it lives on, quietly, within the spaces you inhabit and the moments you share with others.

This season, allow yourself to move through it with compassion and gentleness. Take it one moment at a time. Find solace in the small acts of care — whether that’s remembering, resting, or simply being. You are not required to heal or to find closure by the end of the year. Healing is not a destination, but a path we walk with both tenderness and strength.

For those who are grieving, please know that your grief is seen, and your love remains as real and as enduring as it ever was.

11/19/2024

Finishing today's notes with my cute assistant! 🥰

10/22/2024

**Openings for new clients beginning this Fall/Winter Season**

As fall turns to winter, the long, dark days can bring a heaviness that’s hard to shake. If you’re finding it difficult to muster the energy or joy you once had, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) during this time of year, and the feelings of sadness, fatigue, and isolation can be overwhelming.

At Wild Blossom Counseling, there is an understanding of the toll this season can take on your mental health. It’s easy to feel trapped in a cycle of gloom, and the thought of facing another winter can feel daunting. But you don’t have to face this alone.

As a therapist, I'm here to listen and support you through these challenging months. Together, we can work to:

* Understand the impact of seasonal changes on your mood
* Identify and address negative thought patterns
* Develop coping strategies to help you navigate the darker days
* Create a plan to find light, even when it feels distant

Don’t let the winter months consume you. Now is the time to seek help and take the first step toward finding relief. You can contact me today to schedule a consultation, and let’s work together to reclaim your sense of peace during this difficult season.

Call or Text at 515-257-6245
Email April at [email protected]

or visit the link to learn more about my therapeutic approach and other mental health conditions I treat.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/wild-blossom-counseling-llc-ankeny-ia/722484

You deserve support—let’s face the challenges of winter together.

All sessions are telehealth.
I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield plans or private pay.🌫️

10/15/2024

Are you trying desperately to change how you feel about something that has happened? Do you find yourself replaying the events, hoping your understanding or the logic of what happened will click or make sense?

Radical Acceptance may be the way.

So, what is it?

"Full acceptance of reality with your mind, body, and spirit. It is accepting that reality is unfolding the way it is. Radical acceptance is not approval of the situation. Instead, it is acknowledging that the situation occurred, but cannot be changed."

I invite you to read some of the examples below and give them a try in your daily life. 💜

09/24/2024

September is Su***de Awareness Month. Please take a minute to read the below statistics from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.