Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
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Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
- Mar 3
- 3 min
Are you an anxious over-thinker? Here are few practices to help manage your thoughts.
Overthinking is the act of thinking about something in excess. It involves overanalyzing (analyzing something in too much detail) and...
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Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
- Feb 25
- 2 min
We Love Online Therapy! Here's Why
We love online therapy and we’re sharing our favorite reasons why we think it's so fantastic! If you’re looking into starting therapy and...
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Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
- Aug 26, 2022
- 3 min
Getting to Know Your Attachment Style & How it Can Help You Navigate Your Intimate Relationship
Do you know your adult attachment style? We love talking about attachment styles and we're bringing a bit of psycho-education to you!...
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Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
- Apr 8, 2022
- 2 min
Are You an Overfunctioning Perfectionist?
Have you come across the term overfunctioning? I first learned about this term maybe a year or two ago and I definitely resonate with the...
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Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
- Feb 12, 2022
- 3 min
Overcoming Perfectionism Tip: Set Reasonable Goals
If you're a perfectionist, you are most likely setting unrealistic and unattainable goals. Setting unrealistic goals often makes us feel...
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Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
- Nov 10, 2021
- 3 min
Decatastrophizing: A helpful technique to reduce catastrophic thinking and anxiety.
So, you find yourself spending quite a bit of time thinking about the “worst case” scenarios. I know, I know, these scenarios are just...
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Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
- Dec 7, 2020
- 2 min
Teen Anxiety: Common Symptoms of Severe or Chronic Teenage Anxiety
It’s perfectly normal for teens to experience anxiety. Whether it’s due to an upcoming test, a big project, winning a game, meeting new...
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Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
- Nov 30, 2020
- 1 min
Coping with Anxiety: The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique
Here is a simple and quick technique that you can use to help ground yourself, slow down, or practice mindfulness. This exercise is...
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Samantha Praus, MSE, LPCC
- Jun 9, 2020
- 3 min
Make Your Online Therapy Sessions More Comfortable & Enjoyable
Many therapists and clients are meeting each other online instead of in-person at the office. Today’s society is extremely tech savvy,...
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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 13, 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 11, 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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