from the Couch
Real Talk About Therapy, Growth, and Being Human
Reflections to Help You
Be Well and Be Bold
Reflections to Help You
Be Well and Be Bold
The holidays can stir up loneliness, grief, and quiet pressure to “be joyful.” In this week’s Notes from the Couch, we explore the layers of grief — not just loss through death — and how small joys can bring steadiness in an unsteady season.
The holidays can bring love and connection — and also guilt, tension, and pressure to “just go along.” Boundaries aren’t about shutting people out; they’re about protecting your peace. You get to decide who and what gets a seat at your table.
This season can bring both joy and heaviness — gratitude mixed with grief, connection alongside loneliness. You don’t have to wait until life feels polished to reach out for help. Therapy isn’t for the “put-together” version of you — it’s for the human one.
“Therapy shouldn’t be the scariest thing this Halloween. In this week’s Notes from the Couch, Jen Walter, LPC-IT, breaks down what confidentiality really means in therapy — including legal limits, what happens if you run into your therapist in a small town like Watertown, and why privacy matters.”
Disclaimer: This video and blog are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment.
If you’ve ever left therapy feeling like it didn’t work, you’re not alone. In this episode of Notes from the Couch, I’m unpacking why people often feel stuck—from fit and timing to barriers like cost and access. We’ll also explore different mental health professionals, levels of care, and how the right support can make all the difference. Just because therapy didn’t work before doesn’t mean it won’t. There’s hope—and you deserve care that fits.
Talking about money and mental health can feel uncomfortable — but it shouldn’t be a barrier to care. This week on Notes from the Couch, I’m sharing why I chose not to bill insurance, how that choice creates more flexibility and privacy, and how sliding scale options can make therapy more accessible.
Ever wonder what therapy actually looks like? In this episode, I share how I tailor sessions to your needs using research-backed approaches — all grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship and a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported.
Busting common therapy myths with Jen Walter, LPC-IT at Embolden Wellness & Counseling in Watertown, WI. Whether you’re new to therapy or exploring mental health support in Wisconsin, this short video offers real talk about what therapy is—and what it’s not.