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Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
- May 24, 2020
- 2 min
Feeling a bit stuck lately? Come to therapy!
Hi there! I'm so happy that you've made it to this page. I'm Samantha, an integrative and holistic mental health therapist for...
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Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
- Feb 20, 2020
- 2 min
How do I know if my teen needs counseling?
Trying to decide if your teen might benefit from counseling? I highlight the most common difficulties that adolescents need support for.
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Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
- Feb 14, 2020
- 2 min
Creating and Preserving Healthy Boundaries
Tips for creating and preserving healthy boundaries.
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Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
- Feb 7, 2020
- 1 min
How do I know if my teen needs therapy?
Welcome to therapy for your teen! How do you know if your teen needs therapy? I discuss indicators/factors that help parents determine if...
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Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
- Feb 4, 2020
- 2 min
Creative Self-Care for the Soul
Here’s another blog about the dreaded self-care. I’m talking about the deep breathing, muscle tensing, bath soaking, nutritious eating,...
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Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
- Dec 12, 2019
- 3 min
Boundaries for the Holiday Season
How to set and preserve boundaries for the holiday season (and every season).
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Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
- Nov 14, 2019
- 6 min
Why it’s so hard to do that thing.
I’m sitting on the couch thinking about exercise. I’m thinking about doing it. I need to do it. I should do it. I don’t really want to do...
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Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
- Jun 8, 2019
- 2 min
Tips to Bust Your Stress
Exercise Exercise improves your mood. It is most effective if it is done regularly. Any exercise is better than none. Set attainable...
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Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
- Jun 1, 2019
- 3 min
Anxiety - What is it and do I have it?
EVERYONE EXPERIENCES ANXIETY from time to time. It is normal for individuals to experience anxiety. Anxiety can be a healthy response to...
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Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
- Jun 1, 2019
- 3 min
Self-Care for the Mind, Body and Spirit
Have you been forgetting to take care of yourself? I mean really take care of yourself. The kind of self-care that you deserve after...
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