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Rize Counseling “Rises” To New Heights With Team Expansion – Additional Therapists To Enhance Mental Wellness Services

February 19, 2024

Committed to providing compassionate and high-quality mental health services, Rize has strategically expanded its team to meet the growing demand for mental health support in the community...

Five Things To Know When First Being Diagnosed With A Mental Illness


February 19, 2024

Navigating the complexities of mental illness can be a solitary and daunting path for many. The initial diagnosis often comes with a deluge of emotions, confusion, and an overwhelming sense of uncertainty about the future...


Why Downsizing Later in Life Can Be a Gift to Your Loved Ones


July 7, 2026

The idea of moving into a smaller space, or even scaling back decades of belongings, is often accompanied by a swirling sea of complicated feelings. Ultimately, though, downsizing is an act of love for yourself and others and should not be feared.


The Real Reason Teens Tell You Everything In The Car


July 15, 2026

There are plenty of things people “warn” you about as you head toward the teenage years with your kids. And while one of them is definitely the fact that teens are famous for one-or two-word responses to everything

Is Your Partner Using DARVO On You?


July 17, 2026

Social media may not always be a good thing, but one thing we can say for it: We’ve actually learned a lot about relationship dynamics over the years, for better or worse. It’s introduced us to terms and tactics we maybe didn’t have the words for before, and the latest example (for me, at least) is DARVO.

These Common Phrases Are Quietly Teaching Kids How To Be Passive Aggressive


July 17, 2026

As the parent of a 13-year-old, I’ve learned many lessons by making mistakes along the way. Chief among them is the reality that the language and phrases we use around our children matter deeply.  

These Common Phrases Are Quietly Teaching Kids How To Be Passive Aggressive


July 18, 2026

As the parent of a 13-year-old, I’ve learned many lessons by making mistakes along the way. Chief among them is the reality that the language and phrases we use around our children matter deeply.  

These Common Phrases Are Quietly Teaching Kids How To Be Passive Aggressive


July 17, 2026

As the parent of a 13-year-old, I've learned many lessons by making mistakes along the way. Chief among them is the reality that the language and phrases we use around our children matter deeply.

Why Downsizing Later in Life Can Be a Gift to Your Loved Ones


July 8, 2026

The idea of moving into a smaller space, or even scaling back decades of belongings, is often accompanied by a swirling sea of complicated feelings. Ultimately, though, downsizing is an act of love for yourself and others and should not be feared.

Community Highlights: Meet Laurie Wilson of Rize Counseling


July 27, 2026

People often ask me how I got into this work, and honestly, it came from a deep passion for wantingto understand people and wanting to be understood myself. We all want to be seen. We want to beheard and we want to matter. Not just to anyone, but to specific someone’s and, mostly, to ourselves. 

I’ve Parented 2 Teenagers, and I Learned You Can’t Force Sleep—But You Can Still Help


August 10, 2026

But that doesn’t mean parents have no say in things like bed times. It’s still our job to make sure our kids are healthy and that they’ve gotten enough sleep. I spoke to experts to help parents of teens understand what their roles look like in terms of enforcing bed times 

I’ve Parented 2 Teenagers, and I Learned You Can’t Force Sleep—But You Can Still Help


August 10, 2026

But that doesn’t mean parents have no say in things like bed times. It’s still our job to make sure our kids are healthy and that they’ve gotten enough sleep. I spoke to experts to help parents of teens understand what their roles look like in terms of enforcing bed times