You’re sitting on your couch. Nothing bad is happening. No one is yelling. No crisis is unfolding. Yet your heart is racing. Your shoulders are tense. You can’t seem to relax. Or maybe someone you love asks an innocent question, and suddenly you feel defensive, panicked, or like you need to escape the conversation. If […]
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Many parents assume therapy is only for older children, teenagers, or adults. It can be surprising to learn that children as young as three years old can benefit from counseling when they are struggling emotionally, behaviorally, or socially. One of the most common questions parents ask is: When should a child see a therapist? Parents
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You finally have the job. The relationship. The house. The stability. Maybe the crisis is over. Maybe the abusive relationship ended years ago. Maybe the chaos of childhood is long behind you. So why does your body still react like something bad is about to happen? Why do you jump when your phone rings? Why
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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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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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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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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 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
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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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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