New Course from Insight Timer

Learn to let go of negative self-talk that is creating barriers to wellness, joy, and loving connection with others.
10 minutes a day for 10 days |Starting at $4.99
At Creasman Counseling, our goal is to help individuals work through the challenges presented by issues such as relationship struggles, physical illness, depression, trauma and stress in order to build more meaningful lives.  By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns and negative perceptions that may be holding you back from being your best self. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a difficult situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to rediscover wellness and wholeness.

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New Podcast for Women in Toxic or Unhealthy Relationships

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Dr. Candice Creasman guest hosts a new podcast for women in toxic, unhealthy, or domestically violent relationships. Host and creator, Kendall Ann Byrd explores red flags in her first podcast. If something feels off about your new partner, you feel guilty for taking time for yourself, or the relationship is moving unusually fast, tune into High Heels and Heartache to find out about red flags.

Are events from your childhood pushing you around?
In this interview with Spiritual Life Coach, Colleen Vanderzyden, Dr. Creasman discusses the impact that childhood hurts can have on our lives as adults. Painful experiences early in life can leave us with soul wounds that shift our way of seeing ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. 

A New Perspective on Pain

Glennon Doyle Melton explains how her struggles with Eating Disorder and addiction all pointed to a shame that needed courage to be felt and seen fully. How have you been seeking to avoid the discomfort of feeling broken, alone, or unloveable? What kindness can you offer yourself right now?

Resource for holiday stress

The holidays can be a difficult time when our family relationships are strained or dysfunctional. First, consider what specifically is stressful about the holidays (e.g., Mom's drinking and increased anger, Dad's criticism and guilt trips). Next, think about what your ideal holiday experience would look like. Finally, use the toolkit to the right to determine how to bring the reality closer to the ideal.

Dr. Mowrey is now a contributor to Insight Timer, guided meditation app

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If you would like to explore Dr. Mowrey's guided imagery and meditations for free, visit her profile page on the Insight Timer app available for iPhone and Android.

Let Go with Love-- Guided Meditation Review:
"I don't have enough words to express the value of this meditation to me. Beautifully guided, perfect for what I needed today. I will use this meditation over and over again. Thank you so much."

​Chronic pain and partnership: Common problems and realistic solutions

Chronic pain is one of the number one causes of disability in the United States, and while the term refers to a wide range of disorders, the issues couples face when one member is affected by chronic pain are strikingly similar. The unique relational challenges chronic pain presents largely result from activity inconsistency, which fuels resentment.  Activity inconsistency can be addressed through education, pain management skill building, and intentional, non-judgmental communication.  Read more...

Finding your way after abuse

One in four women will experience some form of domestic violence in their lifetimes.  This staggering statistic may be too low given how hesitant many women are to report abuse and for good reason.  Fear of retaliation, financial insecurity, and lack of social support create very real barriers to leaving violent relationships.  Those women who have managed to escape often find themselves disillusioned and lost instead of hopeful and empowered.  So many of the women I have worked with, particularly those who have children with an abusive ex, say they worry it would have been easier to have stayed with their abusers than to fight daily to maintain boundaries and move on.  Let's discuss the re-victimization many women experience when they leave an abusive relationship, but have to maintain contact with their abusers.  Read more...

Finding Purpose through Difficulty

Palestinian, Muslim, female, disabled.  Labels separate "us" from "them," often fostering fear, hate, and biased assumptions about ability and worth.  Maysoon Zayid explains her journey to success as a stand-up comic despite frequently being dismissed due to her disability, gender, and ethnic identity.  She illustrates the power of choice in defining ourselves and making meaning of obstacles.