You are worthy. Your kids are worthy. Your family is worthy. You have a voice. You are not alone. Let’s find solutions together. Encompass clinicians are here to provide therapeutic support and strategies for adults, children and families. anxiety depression trauma grief relationship difficulties troubling life events marriage parenting difficulties work stress school performance loneliness fear Encompass therapists at our Wooster and Ashland offices have immediate opening

Over time thought habits have been learned or created by children and adults. We may not even realize how frequently we engage in negative thinking patterns. Katherine Failor, MSW, LISW-S, outpatient and home-based mental health therapist at Encompass said, “Recognizing and correcting unhealthy ways of thinking can greatly improve your outlook on yourself, others and the world.” She uses this approach in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with her clients daily to help them m

Rebecca Ryder, MA, NCC, LPCC-S, Encompass Assistant Regional Program Director, shares her thoughts on mental health and persevering during this challenging time. As I reflect on how life has been drastically altered across our globe in the past two months, my inner heartbeat has been a prayer that thrums, “May I rise to the level of my training, Lord. Help me to respond with my eyes on You, trusting that You are in control, and that I will glorify You as I walk out new territ

Today on the blog, Lisa Haberbusch, MSW, LISW-S, Encompass Regional Director, shares about the importance of countering mental health stigma to help others and ourselves. As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, she invites us to be bold for those who are hurting. When it comes to mental health and stigma, we are often our own worst enemies. We tell ourselves that “it’s a shame that people don’t get more help” and yet we, ourselves, often refuse help because we don’t wa

As we acknowledge Mental Health Month in May, we extend our appreciation to local churches who are creating dialogue and safe spaces for mental health healing to happen. We asked Doug Taylor, Campus Pastor at Crossroads Church to share how their church is caring for the mental health needs of individuals and families in their community. In my role as campus pastor, I lead people to the truth that transforms lives in North Central Ohio and around the world. Seeing firsthand th

As we recognize May as Mental Health Month two months into the COVID-19 health crisis, our services may look different but our heart remains the same. Our hope is that each one of you experiences your worth in Christ. In this time of high stress and uncertainty, your mental well-being is more important than ever. We encourage you to take extra care of yourself (as well as show yourself and your loved ones an extra helping of grace). Self-care strategies are unique for each pe