School Choice
Written by Dr. Veronica Johnson November 13, 2025 It’s that time of year when schools in our area try to convince us to send our children to them. We just…
Empowerment?
Written By: Veronica Johnson, Licensed Psychologist November 4th, 2025 Empowerment? Anytime we strive for empowerment, I would like us to reflect on two questions: Empowerment to do what? Empowerment over…
We Have a Choice
We Have a Choice Written by Dr. Veronica Johnson October 15, 2025 We have a choice every time we do something. We have a choice every time we don’t do…
Anxiety?
Written by Dr. Veronica Johnson September 2025 We all know what anxiety is: a sense of worry or unease that something is going to go wrong, hurt, or destroy everything. This…
Tell Yourself “No.”
Written By: Dr. Veronica Johnson, Licensed Psychologist September 3, 2025 Tell Yourself “No.” I’ve written about telling your kids “no,” and I’ve written about times we need to tell our spouse “no,” but I…
Starting a Private Practice in Mental Health
Starting a Private Practice in Mental Health In the early 2000s, I opened my private practice and felt honored to sit with people in meaningful, helpful ways. There was such pride…
Class Dismissed
Written By: Timi Schuessler, LPC Class Dismissed I’ve been thinking of the word dismissed lately. Depending on the context and the meaning, it can feel really really good, or really…
Connection is Key
Connection is Key Written By: Veronica Johnson, Licensed Psychologist “I just want to feel better.” We hear this a lot at Envision Counseling Clinic. Understandably mental health and relationship concerns…
Own Your Feelings
Own Your Feelings By: Veronica Johnson I was driving down I-25 the other day with plenty of time to get to my next appointment. I’m often in a rush, but after…
Was the CogAT Accurate? FOR JANUARY 2025
Many school districts, including Douglas County, use the CogAT group screening test to identify gifted or talented students. A high score prompts them to review additional information to confirm if…