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Signs of autism in adult women including masking, sensory sensitivity, and social exhaustion

Signs of Autism in Adult Women: What Often Gets Missed

Neurodivergence /

Many women reach adulthood feeling different but never quite understanding why. They may have been labeled shy, anxious, overly sensitive, perfectionistic, socially awkward, or even “too emotional.” Some spend years in therapy for anxiety, depression, or burnout before discovering that autism may be part of the picture. Because autism often presents differently in women than […]

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Signs of Postpartum Depression vs. Baby Blues: How to Know the Difference

Maternal & Family Mental Health /

Bringing home a new baby is often described as one of life’s happiest moments. While joy, excitement, and love are common parts of the experience, many new parents are surprised to discover that intense emotions, tears, anxiety, and overwhelm can also be part of the postpartum period. If you’ve found yourself wondering whether what you’re

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Why Community Care Matters: Our Adopt-A-Road Cleanup

Clinic Announcements & Mental Health Updates | Alfrey & Pruitt, Community Resources and Events /

At Alfrey & Pruitt Counseling, our work is rooted in connection—connection to our clients, to families, and to the broader community we’re part of every day. Recently, our team stepped outside the therapy room and into that community in a different way. Through our Adopt-A-Road commitment, we spent time cleaning up our designated stretch of

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mental health goals for the new year

New Year, New Goals: A Mental Health–Centered Approach to Growth

Mind & Body Wellness /

Every January, we’re surrounded by messages about becoming “better” versions of ourselves. Set bigger goals. Work harder. Fix what’s broken. From a mental health perspective, that framing often does more harm than good. At Alfrey & Pruitt Counseling, we see this every year: people who are already exhausted trying to overhaul their lives overnight. Instead

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We’re Moving Back Under One Roof! Alfrey & Pruitt Counseling Is Consolidating to Our Main Office

Clinic Announcements & Mental Health Updates | Alfrey & Pruitt /

We’re excited to share an important update for our clients, referral partners, and community:Beginning January 2026, all Alfrey & Pruitt Counseling services will be offered under one roof at our main location — 403 Lexington Circle in Grand Island. This move allows us to bring our full team together in one coordinated, trauma-informed space while

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Supporting Our Community: Local Food & Crisis Resources Across Central Nebraska

Clinic Announcements & Mental Health Updates | Alfrey & Pruitt, Community Resources and Events /

Updated October 30, 2025 At Alfrey & Pruitt Counseling Services, we believe mental health care doesn’t stop at the therapy room door. Stability, safety, and access to basic needs are the foundation of emotional wellbeing. Many of the families and individuals we serve across central Nebraska face real challenges meeting those needs—especially as food costs

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childhood trauma complex PTSD

Unpacking Childhood Trauma: Types, Signs, Adult Impact & Navigating Complex PTSD

Trauma & Recovery, Trauma and PTSD /

Have you ever felt like your past is still shaping your present, even if you can’t quite put your finger on why? Perhaps you struggle with certain relationships, find yourself overwhelmed by emotions, or face health challenges that seem to have no clear cause. For many, these lingering feelings and difficulties can be rooted in

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Recovery Beyond Sobriety: How Mental Health and Meaning Support Long-Term Healing

Substance Use & Addiction /

Recovery beyond sobriety means focusing on healing, not just avoiding substances. At Alfrey & Pruitt Counseling, we believe that true recovery is more than abstaining from drugs or alcohol—it’s about rebuilding your life, understanding your story, and finding purpose again. Whether you’re a teen navigating probation, a parent trying to help your child, or an

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What Trauma-Informed Care Really Looks Like in Therapy

What Trauma-Informed Care Really Looks Like in Therapy

Trauma & Recovery, Trauma and PTSD /

Trauma-informed care in therapy is more than a label—it’s a foundation for how healing truly begins. At Alfrey & Pruitt Counseling, we believe that every person deserves to feel safe, respected, and understood. That’s why trauma-informed care isn’t just something we talk about—it shapes everything we do. But what does that actually look like in

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High-Functioning but Hollow: When Anxiety Hides Behind Achievement

High-Functioning but Hollow: When Anxiety Hides Behind Achievement

Anxiety & Stress, Workplace Stress & Burnout /

On the surface, everything looks fine — but for many living with high-functioning anxiety, that polished exterior hides a relentless internal storm. You meet deadlines. You show up. You’re the one people count on — reliable, capable, organized. But under that polished exterior, something else is happening: your mind won’t shut off. Rest feels impossible.

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