Meet Jennifer Carlin, APRN, PMHNP: Compassionate Medication Management for ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder & Trauma
Finding the right psychiatric provider can make all the difference in your mental health journey. At Middle Path Counseling MO/KS , we’re proud to have Jennifer Carlin, APRN, PMHNP, providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric medication management for adolescents and adults throughout Kansas through both in-person appointments and telehealth. Jennifer believes that every person deserves to feel…
Resource of the Month: Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
Learning to Say “Yes” and “No” with Confidence Have you ever found yourself saying “yes” when you really wanted to say “no”? Do you feel responsible for everyone else’s emotions, constantly putting your own needs last? If so, you’re not alone. At Middle Path Counseling, one of the most common challenges we help clients work…
Podcast Episode: Mental Health And Therapy
Pip: Summer schedules are packed, routines go sideways, and somehow mental health is the first thing to get bumped from the calendar — which is a little like canceling your car maintenance because you’ve been driving too much. Mara: rachaeljulstrom has been writing for Middle Path Counseling this week, covering two territories that connect: how…
Make Mental Health Part of Your Summer Plans
When summer arrives, life often becomes a little less predictable. Vacations, family gatherings, camps, sporting events, and changing routines can make calendars feel packed. While these activities are exciting, they can also make it easy to put your mental health on the back burner. At Middle Path Counseling, we want to encourage you to make…
Podcast Episode: Mental Health And Support
Pip: Middle Path Counseling MO — where the whole premise is that the middle path exists, and also that finding it is worth the work. rachaeljulstrom has been writing about exactly that lately. Mara: This episode covers two territories: what bipolar disorder actually looks like when you're living inside it, and why Men's Mental Health…
When Is It Time to Start Therapy? 10 Signs You Don’t Have to Keep Struggling
Have you ever caught yourself thinking: “Maybe I should go to therapy…but things aren’t bad enough.” You’re not alone. Many people wait months—or even years—before reaching out for help because they believe they have to be in a crisis first. The truth is, therapy isn’t just for surviving difficult times. It’s also about building a…
Dealing with Intense Mood Swings? It’s Time for Real Answers About Bipolar Disorder
Living with intense emotional highs and lows can feel like riding a rollercoaster you never asked to get on. One week you’re on top of the world, full of endless energy and racing thoughts; the next, you’re struggling to even get out of bed, weighed down by deep depressive episodes. If you are constantly wondering,…
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month: Why Seeking Support Is a Sign of Strength
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging men to prioritize their mental well-being. While conversations about mental health have become more common in recent years, many men still face unique challenges when it comes to seeking support. Cultural expectations, fear of judgment, and beliefs about…
Updating Our Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
Why We Are Updating Our Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy At Middle Path Counseling, we are always looking for ways to better serve our clients while also supporting the clinicians and staff who make quality care possible. Beginning June 1st, we will be implementing an important update to our cancellation and rescheduling policy. Starting June 1st,…
Why Medication Management Matters in Mental Health Care
Mental health treatment is not one-size-fits-all. For many people, therapy is an important part of healing — but sometimes therapy alone is not enough. Medication management can be a vital part of helping people feel stable, functional, and able to fully engage in their lives again. At Middle Path Counseling, we believe mental health care…
“What If I Want to Try Therapy, But I Don’t Know What I Need?”
One of the most common things people say before starting therapy is: “I know something feels off… but I don’t even know what kind of help I need.” And honestly? That’s completely normal. You do not have to walk into therapy with a diagnosis, a perfect explanation, or a list of goals already figured out.…
🌸 Mother’s Day Giveaway: Celebrating the Moms Who Do It All
At Middle Path Counseling MO/KS, we know that motherhood is both deeply meaningful and incredibly demanding. Moms are often the ones holding everything together—showing up for their families, managing the day-to-day, and still finding ways to care for others, even when they’re running on empty. This Mother’s Day, we wanted to do something small but…
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