Jeni Everts, LPCMay 22, 20172 minThe New Baby BluesBecoming a parent can be the most rewarding and wonderful thing to happen to a person. It is, without a doubt, life-changing. But...
Gary ProbstMay 17, 20171 minWelcoming a New Counselor!Welcoming Jeni Everts to the Hartford Counseling group! Jeni is a graduate of the UW-Oshkosh and has been working extensively with...
Gary ProbstFeb 19, 20176 minAppreciate Another DimensionAnother Dimension Living in a society when you have a different way of seeing the world is never easy. Thus is the situation for people...
Gary ProbstAug 20, 20163 minHow to Raise Happy ChildrenThe children pictured here have the advantage of a tremendous father. Dads matter. They matter more than most of us realize. Time and...
Gary ProbstJul 25, 20162 minParing Down the NegativeSynapse Paring Have you ever wondered why you can’t remember your high school algebra? Have you been astonished at how much of that...
Gary ProbstJul 18, 20161 minAnnouncementJust an update that the paperwork went in for processing yesterday to establish the non-profit organization. It will be the umbrella for...
From Psychology Today and Dr. Pamela WietgartzJun 22, 20163 minProscrastination?One of the most common questions I hear as a therapist is, "Why do I keep procrastinating when I know it causes me so much anxiety?" You...
Gary ProbstJun 19, 20163 minWhy Counseling Works!Let’s talk about counseling sessions. People resist counseling because of a variety of reasons. They fear it won’t work They don’t want...
Gary ProbstJun 11, 20165 minExplaining Our DifferencesOne of my clients, a middle-aged African-American fellow, suffering from anxiety and depression, had a long conversation with me about...
Gary ProbstJun 3, 20162 minWhy Do Teens and Young Adults Cut and Burn Themselves?When teens feel sad, distressed, anxious, or confused, the emotions may be so extreme they lead to acts of self-injury (also called...
Gary ProbstMay 24, 20163 minWHY ARE YOU SO ANGRY??Anger’s root cause is frustration. Frustration stems from anxiety. Anxiety may be caused by genetic factors and/or environmental...
Gary ProbstMay 17, 20165 minThoughts About Wealth & ProsperityThere are a number of Bible verses which imply that prayer can bring about good fortune. However, we must remember that God’s will is...
Gary ProbstMay 12, 20164 minThe Outrage of Improper Counseling for Sexual Assault VictimsPhoto courtesy Project Unbreakable Within just the past two weeks, I have listened to horrific stories about female counselors insulting...
Gary ProbstMay 10, 20163 minWhat Does It Mean To Be A Christian Counselor?What Is a Christian Counselor? Being a Christian Counselor means something different from what people may assume. It does not involve...
Gary ProbstMay 1, 20161 minA Pledge Not to Be NastyDo you have a young man or boy in your home who is demonstrating outward sexual expression? Are they showing signs of having disrespect...
Gary ProbstApr 30, 20162 minHow Do You Spot a Lie?There is no certain way to know if somebody is telling the truth--but your gut is normally right. We far too often let our reasoning...
Gary ProbstApr 28, 20164 minWho Is Worthless?I had two teenage girls tell me in separate counseling sessions this week that they are “worthless”. My question to them was, what makes...
Gary ProbstApr 28, 20163 minRiding the Roller Coaster with Untreated Bipolar DisorderRiding the Roller Coaster Untreated Bipolar Disorder People fear the diagnosis, although it is one of the easiest mental health maladies...
Gary ProbstApr 27, 20162 minWhat Is Projection?Projection is a weapon of disordered people to take the focus off themselves. Have you ever been frustrated by a liar who insists on...
Gary ProbstApr 26, 20162 minWhat Causes Addiction?Addiction is a symptom and binder of anxiety. There is no evil gene or character flaw. Addiction is a way to bind anxiety and feel less...