Mental Health and COVID19
With everything going on in the world with COVID-19, it is common to feel more anxious or depressed. We are out of rhythm and out of...
COVID-19 Office Update
I am still seeing clients as regularly scheduled and have added extra video appointments to meet the increasing need for support. I am...
NEW LOCATION FOR MICHELLE OWEN COUNSELING
Unfortunately our current building is being demolished so Michelle Owen Counseling is moving to a new space at 4510 Regent Street, Suite...
The Shadows of Loneliness
Let’s be honest. It’s scary to talk about loneliness. Maybe because it stems back to our insecure days of middle school cliques and the...
I Need To See A Counselor, Now What?
It can take weeks, months, even years to recognize that you need extra support from a counselor. You've summoned the courage to make the...
Marriage: Become a Better Fighter
There are certain things you can do to become better at loving your spouse and improve your marriage. One of them is to become a better...
Love is Not a Feeling, It's an Ability
One of my all time favorite movies is "Dan in Real Life" featuring Steve Carrell. It's a heartwarming comedic film about a widowed man...
Dane County Youth Assessment
Last week I was invited to be on a panel of mental health experts at Middleton High School in Madison, Wisconsin. I enjoy meeting other...
Practical Ways to Address Anxiety
We all know people who seem to effortlessly float through life without a worry in the world. You may envy their freedom and the...
Anxiety is like a rocking chair...
Jody Picoult, a popular fiction author, wrote in her book Sing You Home: "Anxiety is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do,...
