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Insight Counseling is here for individuals who want the highest quality care for themselves. We can help even when a loved one may not be willing to initiate change themselves. For example, a teen who is struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, substance abuse, or a young adult who is not able to be successful in college or an independent life, for young people addicted to technology, for adults who may be substance abusers, depressed or agoraphobic. Our compassionate staff can expertly engage clients in the process of accepting help. Please visit our website for more detailed information regarding our staff and programs: www.insightcounselingllc.com

10/22/2026

Red Ribbon Week starts tomorrow, so let’s talk about something many parents are still catching up on: THC vapes.

A few things worth knowing this school year:
🔹 They’re easy to miss. THC cartridges and pens often look just like ni****ne vapes, and some are designed to look like highlighters, USB drives, or other everyday objects.
🔹 They’re far stronger than most parents expect. Today’s THC vapes and concentrates can be dramatically more potent than the cannabis many of us heard about growing up.
🔹 They often have little smell. The usual “you’d know if they were using” signs don’t always apply.
🔹 Heavy use can show up as other things. Anxiety, trouble sleeping, low motivation, irritability, or a drop in grades are all worth paying attention to.

If you’re worried, you don’t need all the answers before reaching out. Substance use assessments are one of our core services, and we’ll help you understand what’s going on and what comes next. www.insightcounselingllc.com

10/21/2026

🌿 Can lavender help with depression? New research says… maybe, with some important fine print.

A large clinical trial found that a specific oral lavender oil preparation reduced symptoms of mild-to-moderate depression, including low mood, loss of interest, and low energy. It performed about as well as a common prescription antidepressant over eight weeks.

Before you reach for the diffuser, here’s what to know:
✔️ This was a standardized capsule taken by mouth, not aromatherapy or bath oils.
✔️ It was studied in mild-to-moderate depression only.
✔️ “Natural” doesn’t mean “right for everyone.” Supplements can interact with other medications.

What we love about this research is the reminder that people have more than one path toward feeling better. If you’re curious whether something like this might fit into your care, bring it to your therapist, doctor, or psychiatric provider. That conversation is exactly what we’re here for. 💜 https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/lavender-oil-cuts-core-symptoms-major-depression-2026a10010v3?ecd=a2a

10/19/2026

Meet Liz Jorgensen, CADC, founder of Insight Counseling. 🌱

Liz opened Insight in Ridgefield in 2000 with a clear focus: helping teens, young adults, and their families through the hardest moments, especially when substance use, anxiety, or big life transitions are part of the picture.

More than 26 years later, that focus remains the same. Liz meets young people where they are, is honest with parents about what she sees, and stays in their corner long after the first appointment.

If you’ve worked with Liz, you know. And if you haven’t yet, we hope you’ll feel that difference from the very first call. https://insightcounselingllc.com/staff/elizabeth-driscoll-jorgensen-cadc-director/

10/16/2026

People sometimes ask what makes Insight Counseling different. The simplest answer: we’re relational, not transactional.

That means we don’t see a family as a case number or a session as a box to check. We take time to understand the whole person: their story, their family, their strengths, and what’s actually getting in the way.

It means relationships with our clients often last years, because real change rarely follows a neat timeline.

And it means when you call, you’re talking to people who genuinely care how things turn out.

That’s how we’ve worked since 2000, and it’s how we’ll keep working.

10/15/2026

Six hours a day. That’s how long the typical American spends on their phone. 📱 The Washington Post shares research-backed ways to take your attention back, starting with a little friction: grayscale screens, fewer notifications, and phone-free bedrooms. Read more here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/10/13/evidence-backed-tips-how-fight-phone-addiction-distracting-apps/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNzkxODY0MDAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNzkzMjQ2Mzk5LCJpYXQiOjE3OTE4NjQwMDAsImp0aSI6IjcxMGYwMzJjLWQ2OWEtNDgzMi1iYmYzLTM3NDk3NzIxNjE3OCIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS90ZWNobm9sb2d5LzIwMjYvMTAvMTMvZXZpZGVuY2UtYmFja2VkLXRpcHMtaG93LWZpZ2h0LXBob25lLWFkZGljdGlvbi1kaXN0cmFjdGluZy1hcHBzLyJ9.jf4vxY49Gkwk18gkRQTJkKZ_Y0I8c4u3HaijASQxURw

10/14/2026

You’ve probably heard of DBT. But what is it, really?

DBT stands for Dialectical Behavior Therapy. At its heart is one big idea: you can accept yourself exactly as you are AND work toward change, both at the same time. That “and” is the dialectic.
DBT teaches practical skills in four areas:

🧘 Mindfulness: noticing what’s happening right now, without judgment
🌊 Distress tolerance: getting through a crisis without making it worse
💛 Emotion regulation: understanding big feelings so they feel less overwhelming
🤝 Interpersonal effectiveness: asking for what you need while protecting your relationships

It’s not about “fixing” anyone. It’s about building a toolkit that works in real life, at school, at home, and in the moments that feel hardest.

Insight Counseling offers DBT-informed support for teens and young adults. Questions? We’re happy to talk. www.insightcounselingllc.com

10/08/2026

October has a way of catching up with teens. The newness of the school year has worn off; the workload is real, and for some kids, the door is starting to close. Literally and otherwise.

If your teen has gone quiet, a few things tend to help more than “What’s wrong?”:

🚗 Talk side by side, not face to face. Car rides, walking the dog, cooking together. Less eye contact means less pressure.
⏸️ Lower the stakes. “You seem tired lately. I’m around if you want company” leaves the door open without demanding they walk through it.
👂 Listen before you solve. If they share something, resist the urge to fix it right away. Being heard is often what they need first.
🔁 Keep showing up. One quiet “no thanks” isn’t a final answer.

Some withdrawal is a normal part of growing up. But if it’s lasting, deepening, or paired with changes in sleep, eating, grades, or friendships, it’s worth a closer look. That’s exactly what we’re here for. www.insightcounselingllc.com

09/26/2026

🚪 James had retreated into a near-solitary life in his room over the past six months. At 19, he had taken a semester off from college after being placed on academic probation. He had become completely avoidant of most real-world activities, and his parents' attempts to redirect him were ignored as he spent over 15 hours a day gaming. 🎮

😥 He was experiencing the symptoms of dependence we typically see in substance dependence, including increasing tolerance, neglecting personal relationships and obligations, preoccupation with the use of screens, and resistance to limiting use. He needed redirection and help.

Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, group therapy, peer reinforcement, parent coaching, and assessment and treatment of underlying anxiety and depression, James was able to break the cycle of avoidance and "addiction" and feel empowered to make positive changes. 🧠

James took classes locally for one year, engaged in therapy, began working out, worked part-time, and is returning to full-time college this fall. 🎒💪His anxiety, which was the underlying fuel of his avoidance and gaming addiction, was successfully treated!

09/24/2026

The best time to get an assessment isn't after a crisis; it's now! 🍂

A clear picture of what your child, teen, or young adult is really navigating (anxiety, focus, substance use, screen overuse, or something else) makes all the difference in getting them the right support, right away.
Fall enrollment is now open for our groups, workshops, and parent programs, including support for teens and young adults working to build a healthier relationship with screens.

Spots are limited, and the school year won't wait. Start now!

📩 Reach out today to schedule an assessment or reserve your spot. https://insightcounselingllc.com/in-real-life/

09/22/2026

Failure looks different for everyone: a job that didn't work out, a relationship that fizzled, a plan that didn't go the way you hoped. And what feels like a huge setback to one person might feel minor to someone else. It's personal, and it's shaped by everything from how we grew up to how tightly a setback is tied to who we are.

The New York Times 🗞️ recently rounded up book recommendations from psychologists who specialize in helping people move through exactly this: the guilt, the shame, and the harder question of "what now?"

A few that stood out to us:
📖"Self-Compassion" by Kristin Neff — for anyone with a harsh inner critic
📚"Rising Strong" by Brené Brown — on facing the story you tell yourself after a fall
📔"Mindset" by Carol Dweck — on treating setbacks as information, not verdicts

As one psychologist quoted in the piece put it, therapy can help, but sometimes a book is a gentler place to start. Reading won't replace the work of therapy, but it can be a first, low-pressure step toward it. And if you're in that place right now, we're here when you're ready. 💛

🔗 Full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/well/books-failure-experts-reccomendations.html?unlocked_article_code=1.DFE.PMIp.avplFTRjDSTI&smid=url-share

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871 Ethan Allen Highway
Ridgefield, CT
06877

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 9pm
Tuesday	8am - 9pm
Wednesday	8am - 9pm
Thursday	8am - 9pm
Friday	8am - 9pm
Saturday	8am - 9pm

Telephone

+12034319726

Website

http://www.insightcounselingllc.com/

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