Apr 27, 2026
Why You Should Start Therapy: Debunking the Most Common Myths By Savannah Walker, LPC I think therapy has come a long way. More people openly talk about therapy as our society has worked to normalize mental healthcare. However, there’s still a lot of resistance, often...
Feb 27, 2026
Managing Perfection and the Fear of Failing By Kevin Lahey, LSW “Perfection” and “failure”. I believe that most of us would agree that those are two words with a whole lot of weight behind them. So often, we live our lives seeking perfection and doing everything we...
Feb 16, 2026
A Hidden Struggle – Understanding Eating Disorders By Kevin Lahey, LSW As we near the end of February, all of us here at Owens Counseling & Therapy want to shine some light on the fact that the last week of February is National Eating Disorders Awareness...
Nov 17, 2025
Owens Counseling – St. Charles Office: Your Local Mental Health Resource on Main Street Owens Counseling & Therapy’s St. Charles office supports individuals, couples, families, and teens with in-person sessions and secure telehealth options. The office is...
Jun 5, 2023
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) By Sean Merchant, Clinical Intern Hello. I want to talk to you about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, better known as PTSD. While some people have heard about this disorder, many misconceptions exist about PTSD. For instance,...
Jun 5, 2023
Narcissistic Abuse By: Kaleigh Nobbe, LPC, NCC We hear the word “narcissist” with increasing frequency, particularly for specific behaviors. Narcissism is a term commonly used to describe those who seem more concerned with themselves than with others. However,...
