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Midwest Anxiety Mental health is a lifestyle, not a diagnosis. Life has many ups and downs. These challenges will either strengthen or deflate your character.

Each day you are challenged with situations that will either go well, not so well, or somewhere in between. At Midwest Anxiety, we believe that people are not defined by their weaknesses, but rather by their strengths. Life stressors are managed when these strengths are tapped and skills are developed to improve weaknesses. We inspire a purpose driven and meaningful life by focusing on what you can become rather than what you cannot become. Midwest Anxiety is a community based treatment program for anxiety disorders and more generalized problems involving excessive worry, anxiety, and stress reactions. We employ an interactive, action-oriented Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) approach, integrating features of behavioral modification into cognitive restructuring. Unlike traditional office-based psychotherapy, we work with people in “real life” situations in their natural environments (home, school, sporting events, etc). Instead of coming to us in a stuffy office, we come visit you in your world. We believe this “hands on” approach gives us the best opportunity to see your strengths and help you overcome your obstacles in the environments that you live in. We believe that negative emotions and behaviors are learned responses to the environment and can be unlearned. Understanding the environment helps us implement step-by-step Cognitive Behavioral strategies to modify negative patterns as they arise. Whether you struggle with procrastination, obsession or compulsion, fear or phobia, problematic relationships or communication skills, depression or anxiety, Midwest Anxiety can help you make the changes to how you think, feel, and act.

10/12/2026

🦷 WE ARE YOUR DENTAL ANXIETY THERAPISTS!

We have a new home for treating dental anxiety at Rhoades Family Dentistry, P.A.!

If you struggle with dental anxiety, Midwest Anxiety is your therapy group!

What makes our approach different? We have the unique opportunity to work alongside your dental hygienist and dentist, providing therapy right there with you during the moments you're actually receiving dental care.

Between dental appointments, we're building Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) skills and practicing Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) right inside the dental office. We're not just talking about dental anxiety in a traditional therapy office. We're treating it in the very environment where it happens!

We are incredibly thankful to everyone at Rhoades Family Dentistry for welcoming us into their practice and giving us this opportunity to continue doing mental health differently.

For years, we've been taking therapy out of the therapy office and delivering mental health care into the communities where people live, work, and play.

And now, where they go to the dentist!! 🦷

If dental anxiety has kept you from getting the dental care you need, we're here to help you face those fears and build confidence, one experience at a time.

👉 midwestanxiety.com/dentalcare

10/05/2026

We are incredibly excited to announce Rhoades Family Dentistry as Midwest Anxiety’s FIRST Integrative Dental Care Partner! Midwest Anxiety is now seeing children and adults struggling with dental anxiety directly at Rhoades Family Dentistry. Afraid of the dental chair? Nervous about injections? Dreading the drill? Worried about getting numb, gagging, or simply making it through your appointment? We can help.

Our therapists can NOW work alongside your dental hygienist and dentist at Rhoades Family Dentistry to help prepare you before dental treatment and support you through the process using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and other evidence-based anxiety treatment strategies. Instead of only talking about dental anxiety inside a therapy office, we can work on the anxiety where it actually happens — in the dental office.

This is exactly what Midwest Anxiety is about. Taking therapy out of the therapy office. Mental Health for Real Life. Delivering mental health care into our communities. We continue to strengthen that mission as our community-based model grows. Midwest Anxiety is now delivering mental health care inside two pediatric medical offices — Premier Pediatrics and Pediatric Care Specialists — and now inside the dental office at Rhoades Family Dentistry.

Pediatric offices. Dental offices. Homes. Schools. Community spaces. Wherever anxiety happens, that’s where therapy should be able to happen too. We are so excited to partner with Rhoades Family Dentistry and continue building a different way of delivering mental health care. Welcome to the Midwest Anxiety Integrative Dental Care family, Rhoades Family Dentistry!

10/04/2026

ENJOY THIS LOOK BACK at the last episode of The Real Life from April. And then get ready… NEW EPISODES OF THE REAL LIFE START AGAIN NEXT SUNDAY AT 7PM.

RANDY IS TRYING TO KEEP IT ALL TOGETHER… KINDA

BS (Before Show) Real Life dropped a little early that night because Randy had to see a client at 7PM. The Real Life is exactly what it sounds like—the good, the bad, and the ugly of Randy’s day-to-day life. Really, the Real Life of all of our lives. Authentic. Genuine. Raw. Not the psychobabble. Not the mask. Just Real Life talk.

Why? Because Randy struggles. Therapists struggle. Everyone struggles. Everyone has something. That’s what this show is about: acknowledging our struggles without allowing those struggles to define us. But listen—we also love the GOOD stuff. We have some fun. We laugh. We celebrate the wins. We enjoy this crazy life we’ve been given. Life doesn’t always have to be so serious.

In this episode from April, Randy talks about the Real Life of being right in the middle of Hiring Season at Midwest Anxiety—trying to maintain a growing practice while also taking on the huge project of finding the next group of therapists who would help shape the future of MWA. Some therapists were preparing to leave at the end of May. New therapists were getting ready to join us in June. Interviews were happening. Change was everywhere.

And while there was a lot of excitement about what was coming next, there was also the reality of saying goodbye to people who had been an important part of Midwest Anxiety—including Meg, who was preparing to launch her own private practice. Because Real Life can be both. You can be excited about what’s ahead and sad about what’s ending. You can be overwhelmed and grateful. You can struggle and still have a whole lot of GOOD happening around you.

And there was plenty of good. Graduation announcements from kids we’ve worked with over the years. Talented young people doing their thang. Incredible musicians through Live! Music. And the Fishtank production of Six, where some seriously talented queens absolutely crushed it.

The takeaway from that week? FOCUS ON THE GOOD. Because so much of our reality is shaped by what we choose to focus on.

THE REAL LIFE
On The Real Life, we explore what it looks like to be humans first and Cognitive Behavioral Therapists second. Each week, I talk through the highs and lows of my personal life and how I use CBT skills to navigate the very same everyday struggles everyone else faces. Therapists struggle too. We’re human just like everyone else.

My hope is that by sharing some of my own Real Life, you walk away with practical CBT tools for yours. Maybe you become a little more comfortable talking about what you’re struggling with. Maybe you notice more of the good happening around you. Maybe you laugh a little. And maybe we all get a little better at embracing the realness of this one life we’ve been given.

GROUPS THIS WEEK AT MIDWEST ANXIETY | OCTOBER 5–10Another BIG week of groups. Whether you’re a mom, dad, parent struggli...
10/04/2026

GROUPS THIS WEEK AT MIDWEST ANXIETY | OCTOBER 5–10

Another BIG week of groups. Whether you’re a mom, dad, parent struggling with school refusal or behavior, a teen working through a breakup, or a family just looking for connection—we’ve got a group for you.

MONDAY–THURSDAY | 9:00–9:30 AM — OnlyMoms
A quick morning space for moms to process the real-life struggles of parenting, connect with other moms, and get practical support before taking on the rest of the day. Pop in. Pop out. Moms need help too!

SATURDAY | 10:00 AM — Saturday Morning Donuts 🍩
Therapy doesn’t always have to look like therapy. Families gather at some of our favorite breakfast and donut spots for food, conversation, games, social connection, and a fun reason to get out into the community.

SATURDAY | 12:00 PM — School Refusal Camp for Parents
School refusal can turn mornings into chaos for the entire family. Parents learn how to better understand WHY their child is refusing school and develop a practical, step-by-step plan for responding differently.

SATURDAY | 1:00 PM — “Bad” Kids
Meltdowns. Arguments. Refusing directions. Power struggles. This group is for parents who are exhausted by the battles and want practical strategies for responding to difficult behavior differently. And remember—I don’t call them “bad” kids… YOU DO. 😜

SATURDAY | 2:00 PM — Good Dad
Being a Good Dad is about more than providing, working hard, or keeping everything together. Dads will work on identity, character, emotional maturity, relationships, and intentionally becoming the kind of man and father they want to be.

SATURDAY | 2:00 PM — How to Be an Emotionally Mature Parent
Parenting isn’t just about changing our kids. Sometimes we have to look at ourselves too. This group helps parents understand their own emotional patterns and learn healthier ways to respond to their child’s emotions, stress, and behavior.

SATURDAY | 3:00–4:00 PM — Break Ups 💔
A special group for teens dealing with heartbreak, rejection, loneliness, or the end of a relationship. We’ll talk honestly about what happened while learning Cognitive Behavioral skills for managing emotions, rebuilding confidence, establishing healthy boundaries, and moving forward.

SATURDAY | 4:30 PM — Halloweenies 🎃
Halloween + mental health + getting out into the community. Halloweenies gives participants opportunities to build confidence, connection, and social skills through fun Halloween-themed activities throughout October. Costumes encouraged!

👉 See all groups and request to join: midwestanxiety.com/groups

10/04/2026

As I always do, I’m evaluating the health of Midwest Anxiety—the strengths, the struggles, and all the things I focus on in my own life and talk with clients about every day.

We’ve expanded in A LOT of areas this year, and stay tuned because we have another BIG ANNOUNCEMENT coming tomorrow. But here’s the reality of growth: when you’re spinning a bunch of plates, sometimes a few of them fall to the ground and CRASH. And some have.

One of those plates has been Midwest Anxiety’s shows. As we’ve expanded into other areas, some of the things I really love doing have gotten pushed aside. Now, while we continue moving forward and expanding, I’m starting to pick up some of those broken plates and get them spinning again. Specifically…OUR SHOWS.

And there’s one show I’ve missed A LOT: THE REAL LIFE. Remember that show that comes out every Sunday at 7:00 PM? Just me talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of my life. No pretending everything is perfect. No polished version of life. We just GET REAL. Because everybody struggles. EVEN THERAPISTS.

Well…THE REAL LIFE IS COMING BACK. Next Sunday, October 11 at 7:00 PM, we officially start again. But before we do, tonight at 7:00 PM I’m bringing back the last episode: “Me Trying to Keep It Together.” That episode was recorded during the craziness of our April/May hiring season and originally came out April 26. At the time, I basically said, “Give me until June and I’ll be back.”

Well…June came. June went. Then July. August. September. And now it’s OCTOBER. 😂 Anyway…WE’RE BACK.

And maybe that’s actually the most fitting lesson of The Real Life. Life ebbs and flows. Sometimes you’re on top of the wave. Sometimes you’re getting absolutely crushed underneath it. The goal isn’t to stay on top forever. The goal is to KEEP RIDING THE WAVE.

Don’t quit during the low part. Don’t assume because something stopped that it can’t start again. Sometimes you just have to pick the plate back up, start spinning it again, and keep going. Because the good parts of the wave always come back around.

THE REAL LIFE. Tonight at 7:00 PM: the last episode. Next Sunday at 7:00 PM: WE START AGAIN.

10/03/2026

I’VE MISSED SOMETHING SOOOOO MUCH…..EATING SATURDAY MORNING DONUTS!!! 🍩 Next Saturday, 10/10, IT RETURNS. Until then, enjoy this previous episode from Hanna’s Donuts!!!

HAPPY SATURDAY MORNING DONUTS!!!! 🍩🫐 WE DID IT!!! We WORKED HARD this week, so now it’s time to PLAY HARD.

We found a BLUEBERRY DONUT TREASURE CHEST at Hanna’s Donuts!!! THIS IS THE FIRST-EVER ALL BLUEBERRY DONUTS EPISODE!!! And you know the deal, Lucille… THE BLUEBERRY DONUT IS THE KING OF ALL DONUTS. 👑🫐🍩

We hope you have a fantastic Saturday Morning Donuts. Let your hair down this weekend. Enjoy your friends. Enjoy your family. PLAY HARD. JBU.

THE TOP 3 THINGS YOU WANT IN YOUR THERAPIST
1.) CONNECTION. In real estate they say: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. In therapy? CONNECTION, CONNECTION, CONNECTION. Your connection with your therapist may be one of the most important parts of therapy. Do you feel comfortable with your therapist? Do you trust your therapist? Do you feel like you can actually be yourself with them?

2.) CLINICAL COMPETENCY. Your therapist should know what they are doing. Therapy shouldn’t just be talking about the flavor of the day every week. Your therapist should be helping you understand your struggles, teaching you skills, challenging patterns when needed, and helping you practice doing something differently. YOU SHOULD BE GETTING SOMETHING OUT OF THERAPY.

3.) MEET YOU RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE. Does your therapist hold space for you? Do they listen without judging you? Do they give you room to process what you’re going through without minimizing it, rushing you, or immediately telling you to “move on”? That matters. BUT AT SOME POINT… a good therapist also helps you find the strength and confidence to step OUT of your struggles and INTO your strengths.

Connection. Clinical competency. Meeting you right where you are. YOU’LL FIND ALL 3 AT MWA. 👇 midwestanxiety.com/individualtherapy

10/01/2026

Join us for SATURDAY MORNING DONUTS this Saturday, October 3 at 10:00 AM! 🍩☕️

Saturday Morning Donuts is a casual, low-pressure way for kids and families to get out into the community, meet other people, practice conversation and social skills, and build connections — all while enjoying a great breakfast together.

No therapy office. No awkward social skills group sitting around a table.

Just donuts, breakfast, conversation, connection, and an opportunity to practice being social in real life.

Kids can work on things like starting conversations, joining in, meeting someone new, staying engaged, handling awkward moments, and simply getting more comfortable being around other people.

And parents get to connect too!

Because sometimes the best way to build social confidence is simply to get out there and do it.

🍩 Saturday Morning Donuts�📅 Saturday, October 3�⏰ 10:00 AM

Want to join us?

👉 Request to join at midwestanxiety.com/groups/saturdaymorningdonuts

Mental Health for Real Life.

10/01/2026

🚨 BIG TIME ANNOUNCEMENT COMING MONDAY, 10/5. 🚨

Midwest Anxiety is taking another BIG step toward our vision of taking therapy out of the therapy office and delivering mental health care directly into our community.

This is something we’ve been working toward for a while—and we’re finally ready to share what’s next.

👀 Monday. 10/5.

Stay tuned.

Mental Health for Real Life. ✌️

Our Fall OnlyMoms Group starts tomorrow at 9:00 AM!Motherhood can be a LOT. Kids struggling with school. Anxiety. Behavi...
09/29/2026

Our Fall OnlyMoms Group starts tomorrow at 9:00 AM!

Motherhood can be a LOT. Kids struggling with school. Anxiety. Behavior. Mornings. Bedtime. Siblings. Friendships. Meltdowns. And then there’s everything you’re trying to manage as a mom too.

You don’t always need an hour-long appointment. Sometimes you just need 30 minutes to process what’s happening, get support, talk through ideas, and hear from other moms who get it.

🗓 Monday–Thursday�⏰ 9:00–9:30 AM�🙌 Pop in. Pop out. Come when your schedule allows.

You do not have to attend every day.

If you’re already part of OnlyMoms, we’ll see you tomorrow at 9:00!

If you’re not in the group yet, visit midwestanxiety.com/groups/onlymoms and complete the information at the bottom of the page to get added.

Mental Health for Real Life.

Got a LOT to update you on! 😎TBH… I haven’t been on social much lately. Been soooooooo busy with all kinds of exciting t...
09/25/2026

Got a LOT to update you on! 😎

TBH… I haven’t been on social much lately. Been soooooooo busy with all kinds of exciting things happening at Midwest Anxiety!

Last week, Mel and I escaped to San Diego with friends for some good vibes, sunshine, and a little self-care. ☀️🌊

Enjoy this view from our beach house!

Work hard. Play hard. Take care of yourself along the way.

Getting back to DAILY content next week, and we have LOTS to catch up on!

Fall groups are kicking off next week, new programs are coming together, our MWA Partners are doing some incredible things, and we’re continuing to find new and creative ways to TAKE THERAPY OUT OF THE THERAPY OFFICE!

More community. More collaboration. More opportunities to bring mental health care into the places where people live, learn, work, and play.

Stay tuned. Lots of good stuff coming!

Mental Health for Real Life. ✌️

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