by Sarah Spiegelhoff, Ph.D., LMHC-D, LPC, NCC | Sep 18, 2025 | Mental Health, Self-Care, Wellness
There is no shortage of pumpkin spice lovers and spooky seekers who are ready for Halloween. Yet, the dwindling daylight and cooler temperatures may signal an unwelcome arrival of a different kind of seasonal shift: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a type...
by Sarah Spiegelhoff, Ph.D., LMHC-D, LPC, NCC | Jun 30, 2025 | Mental Health, Relationships
Being in a relationship with a narcissist can be incredibly damaging to your mental health. Those with narcissistic personalities often lack empathy, are manipulative, and prioritize their own needs above all else. Protecting yourself is crucial, whether you plan to...
by Sarah Spiegelhoff, Ph.D., LMHC-D, LPC, NCC | Jul 22, 2024 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Wellness
Written By: Caroline Goldschein, LMHC, NCCAssociate Counselor As summer passes, you might notice yourself feeling extra tired both physically and mentally. Maybe you have experienced these feelings before, or maybe this is the first time. If it feels like you are...
by Sarah Spiegelhoff, Ph.D., LMHC-D, LPC, NCC | Aug 1, 2023 | Anxiety, integrative health, Mental Health, Stress, Wellness
Dr. Spiegelhoff & Associates is now offering biofeedback*! Have you heard of it? If not, let me tell you a little bit about it. Biofeedback is a mind-body treatment used to control body functions. In psychotherapy, it is often used to assist patients in...
by Sarah Spiegelhoff, Ph.D., LMHC-D, LPC, NCC | May 12, 2023 | Kids, Mental Health, Teen & Young Adult
There have been increased reports of teen mental health issues. More adolescents are participating in counseling than pre-COVID. Schools are seeking new resources to help students better manage anxiety and stress. As a parent, how can you help your teen cope with...
by Sarah Spiegelhoff, Ph.D., LMHC-D, LPC, NCC | Apr 12, 2023 | integrative health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Self-Care, Wellness
April is National Counseling Awareness Month. One of the practice specialties is integrative mental health counseling. As discussed in a previous blog, it is a specialty and paradigm that combines conventional counseling approaches with biomedical and complementary...