March 2026 - Next Therapist

Family Wellness Couples Counseling

The Cycle of Abuse

“What happened to Amber?” I remember asking the group. At the time, I was running a group for women in…

Stephanie Sonntag, LCSWMarch 30, 2026

For Therapists Burnout Prevention

Why Avoiding Stress Makes It Worse (And What Actually Helps)

Imagine a little kid asking you for candy. They ask once—you ignore them. They ask again—you ignore them again. If…

Stephanie Sonntag, LCSWMarch 23, 2026

Burnout Prevention For Therapists

Why Self-Esteem Isn’t Enough (and Why Self-Compassion Works Better)

If you grew up in the 90s like I did, you were probably well acquainted with the phrase “self-esteem.” I…

Stephanie Sonntag, LCSWMarch 16, 2026