4 Myths About Couples Counseling
Conflict is an opportunity to learn to love our partner better over time. Julie Gottman You’ve heard friends talk about it. Maybe you’ve thought about giving it a try. (Or ...
10 Podcasts to Boost Your Emotional Wellness
I think science has lots of reasons for hope in the sense that, we know the stuff that we can do to be happier. It’s really just a matter of ...
School Year Stress? 5 Magic Phrases for Parents
The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. B.B. King As we navigate this new school year, many parents are on the edges ...
TMS Patient Experience: Lacey
In just two weeks, I experienced a significant change: I no longer felt any suicidal ideation. It was astonishing to realize that I could go for extended periods without those ...
3 Adult Friendship Myths
It’s easy to be friends when everyone’s 18. It gets harder the older you get, as you make different life choices. Zadie Smith Think back to your earliest memories with ...
Back to School, Fall, Parenting, Seasonal
Back to School: 7 Simple Ways to Ease the Transition
The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning. Jiddu Krishnamurti The air is crisping up. The Halloween merchandise ...
Ask a TMS Patient: 5 Reasons to Choose Sonder
Many thanks to the staff at Sonder Wellness for changing my life so dramatically! Past TMS patient Life can be a winding road, full of unexpected twists and turns that ...
Got the Summer Blues? 5 Signs You Might
…the best of the summer gone, and the new fall not yet born. The odd uneven time. Sylvia Plath The sun’s out. The birds are singing. The smell of BBQ ...
TMS Patient Experience: Sarah
I was going through life seeing grey shadowy images through a fog. Now, I feel I’m experiencing colors, dimensions, and vibrancy I’ve never seen before. Sarah, TMS patient We’re proud ...
TMS Patient Experience: Lisa
Don’t be afraid to try something new. I am off all medications now and I feel SO much better. Lisa, TMS patient We’re proud of the technology, team, and process ...
Meet the Team: Ramona
Seeing people come in with debilitating symptoms and walk out a few weeks later without those symptoms is why I get up every day. Ramona Hemphill-Kent, MSW, LICSW Sonder’s growing! And ...
Meet the Team: Mitch
I think it’s important to develop a healthy relationship with all of our emotions, understand their significance, and manage them in a way that promotes overall well-being. Mitch, Psychiatric Coordinator ...
Meet the Team: Lauren
So many patients that I treat have amazing jobs and, frankly, you’d never know they were suffering from depression if you just met them in a work environment or out ...
Depression, Emotional Wellness, TMS
TMS Patient Experience: Nichol
The staff at Sonder are very patient and willing to share everything they learn. They are on this journey with you. Nichol, TMS patient We’re proud of the technology, team, ...
Emotional Wellness, Medication
Meet the Team: Jacqueline
I enjoy being that first point of contact for new clients and helping them find a provider who will best fit their needs. Jacqueline Sonder’s growing! And in the process ...
Breaking the Stigma: Supporting Children’s Mental Health
Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. Christopher Robin This weekend marked the conclusion of Children’s Mental ...
Loneliness: What Yours Might Be Telling You
Loneliness is only an opportunity to cut adrift and find yourself. In solitude you are least alone. Bruce Lee Feeling a little lonely lately? You’re not alone. While this experience ...
Depression, Emotional Wellness, TMS
TMS Patient Experience: Dawnelle
This treatment totally changed my life. I think it saved my life. My depression is so much better. My anxiety is almost non-existent. My mind is quiet and still for ...
Depression, Emotional Wellness, TMS
TMS Patient Experience: Kathleen
Dr. Luehr and the Sonder staff are top notch. You won’t find anyone better. I would absolutely highly recommend them for any mental health needs. Kathleen, TMS patient We’re proud ...
Emotional Eating: What’s “Normal”?
Emotional eating. You’ve heard the term, but what does it actually mean? Definitions vary widely, but most of them focus on the concept of emotional overeating (i.e., the practice of consuming large ...
4 Powerful Mindset Shifts You Can Make ASAP
Depression, Emotional Wellness, TMS
TMS Patient Experience: Sheryl
I’m no longer depressed and I just landed a job after 5 years of disability. I’m very excited to live a full life again! Sheryl, TMS patient We’re proud of ...
Navigating Spring Break as a Family
Spring won’t let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again. Gustav Mahler Spring break is nearly here! You made it! ...
Emotional Wellness, Medication, TMS
Medication Management at Sonder
Accepting help is its own kind of strength. Kiera Cass Considering medication management at Sonder? We want to make sure you have everything you need to make an informed decision ...
20 Springtime Wellness Ideas
Despite the forecast, live like it’s spring. Lilly Pulitzer So, the weather hasn’t exactly gotten the memo… But, spring will be here before we know it! Maybe you’ve got big ...
Emotional Wellness, Medication, TMS
TMS at Sonder
I would definitely recommend to go for it and try this treatment; it was life changing for me. Dr. Luehr and Sonder are the best, and you’re in good hands ...
Depression, Emotional Wellness, TMS
TMS Patient Experience: Amanda
I felt more motivated and like there wasn’t so much weighing me down. I’m able to get back into activities I haven’t had the energy to do. Amanda, TMS patient ...
Depression, Emotional Wellness, TMS
TMS Patient Experience: Christi
The changes started to gradually happen. One day I realized I was smiling more, felt positive, and wasn’t turning to food to drown my sorrows. After treatment, I felt like ...
Emotional Wellness, Seasonal, Winter
February Reading List: Top Black History Month Posts
My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together. Desmond Tutu Over the years, we’ve shared Black History Month posts to help you connect meaningfully ...
Emotional Wellness, Medication, Therapy
Telehealth at Sonder: 5 Fast Facts
Telehealth is an excellent option for most people we work with! It’s safe, convenient, and effective. You already know that our providers are ready to meet with you in our ...
5 Ways to Advance Social Justice
Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhuman. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, around the world, we honor the memory and impact of ...
Depression, Emotional Wellness, TMS
TMS Patient Experience: Elizabeth
I believe that the work I’m doing will change the lives of my children or others in my care. TMS was a pivotal moment in this journey for me… Elizabeth, ...
Depression, Emotional Wellness, TMS
TMS Patient Experience: Ronald
I felt extremely well taken care of by the thoughtful staff at Sonder. Ronald, TMS patient We’re proud of the technology, team, and process we offer our patients seeking Transcranial ...
Depression, Emotional Wellness, TMS
Join Sonder’s TMS Pilot Study
This finding would allow for a more practical and accessible application of TMS for all individuals with depression. You’ve heard us talk about the process and people behind the Transcranial ...
Depression, Emotional Wellness, TMS
TMS Patient Experience: Michael
Undergo the treatment with an open mind, recognize that TMS might not cure all of your issues, but it can definitely improve your life. Michael, TMS patient We’re proud of ...
Emotional Wellness, Holidays, Seasonal, Winter
5 (More) Tips to Help You Prepare for the Holidays
As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, ...
Grief & Loss, Holidays, Seasonal, Self-Care, Winter
Holiday Struggles: 6 Things to Remember
Expectations are high this time of year. What you should do. Where you should be. How you should act. How you should feel. It’s enough to cause stress for even ...
Emotional Wellness, Medication, Therapy, TMS
Meet the Medina Team
When you walk through those doors for the first time, you have made a huge step in your journey of self-discovery. Tricia Engen, MA, LPCC | Sonder Medina team member ...
Emotional Wellness, Medication, Therapy, TMS
Our Medina Location: 5 Fast Facts
Have you heard…? Our new Medina location is open and ready to welcome you! We’re excited to announce that Sonder is expanding, now offering a full range of behavioral health ...
Your Complete Gratitude Guide
‘Enough’ is a feast. Buddhist proverb Giving thanks. It might feel like second nature… or totally beyond reach. A daily joy… or a yearly obligation. Whatever your feelings about this ...
Caregiver Stress: 10 Signs to Watch For
There are only four kinds of people in the world: Those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need ...
World Mental Health Day: 10 Ways to Take Action
There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction. John F. Kennedy Last week marked World Mental Health Day. ...
Depression, Emotional Wellness
Your Emotional Intelligence Guide
People with well-developed emotional skills are also more likely to be content and effective in their lives. Daniel Goleman One widespread misconception about emotional wellness is the idea that our ...
Seasonal Affective Disorder: 5 Signs That May Surprise You
October is a symphony of permanence and change. Bonaro W. Overstreet The temperatures are dropping. Summer suddenly feels like a distant memory. You don’t feel sad. You don’t think you’re ...
Emotional Wellness, Therapy, TMS
Curious About Therapy at Sonder?
The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination. Carl Rogers Curious about exploring therapy at Sonder? It’s important to us ...
6 Signs You Might Be a Perfectionist
Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be your best. Perfectionism is the belief that if we live perfect, look perfect, and act perfect, we can minimize or ...
Depression, Emotional Wellness
3 Myths About Suicide, Debunked
There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t. John Green Suicide is surrounded by more stigma than any other emotional wellness topic. It’s also clouded by persistent ...
Emotional Wellness, Medication, TMS
5 Reasons to Choose Sonder Psychiatry
Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it, and watch the whole transform. Rene Descartes Even on a good day, navigating the healthcare ...
Healthy Friendships: 6 Key Ingredients
One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood. Seneca What’s considered “healthy” can vary dramatically among cultures, families, and individuals. As always, ...
Back to School, Emotional Wellness, Fall, Seasonal
Your School-Year Survival Guide
Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today. Malcolm X Maybe you’ve already started anticipating the transition back to school. ...