Kerry Heffelfinger, Author at Sunflower Counseling

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So far Kerry Heffelfinger has created 84 blog entries.

Mercury Is in Retrograde — But Is That Really Why You Feel Anxious?

Mercury is in retrograde again. Your phone glitched. Your ex

By Kerry Heffelfinger|2026-05-27T19:38:36-07:00May 27th, 2026|Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Health, Meditation, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Motivation, Philosophy, Psychology, Psychotherapist, Screen Time & Mental Health, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101|

It Is Mental Health Awareness Month — Here Is What Montana Needs to Know

Every May the country pauses to talk about mental health.

By Kerry Heffelfinger|2026-05-25T07:16:48-07:00May 25th, 2026|Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Child and Family, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Health, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Parenting, Psychology, Psychotherapist, PTSD, Relationships, Relationships & Family, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101, Trauma, Trauma & PTSD|

Will AI Take My Job? How to Cope With the Anxiety of an Uncertain Future

Bill Gates — the man who co-founded Microsoft and helped

By Kerry Heffelfinger|2026-05-20T09:46:47-07:00May 20th, 2026|Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Artificial Intelligence, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Motivation, Philosophy, Psychology, Psychotherapist, Screen Time & Mental Health, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101|

Why Does Everything Feel So Terrifying Right Now — Existential Dread, Panic, and How to Cope

You are a tiny speck of consciousness on a rock

By Kerry Heffelfinger|2026-05-16T08:45:07-07:00May 16th, 2026|Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Health, Meditation, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Motivation, Philosophy, Psychology, Psychotherapist, PTSD, Screen Time & Mental Health, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101, Trauma, Trauma & PTSD|

Why Going to Therapy Makes You More Attractive — The Data Might Surprise You

Here is something nobody tells you about therapy — it

By Kerry Heffelfinger|2026-05-15T19:49:30-07:00May 15th, 2026|Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Counseling, Counselor, Dating, Depression, Depression & Mood, Health, Marriage Counseling, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Motivation, Psychology, Psychotherapist, Relationships, Relationships & Family, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101|

Therapy for Men — Why It Works and What It Actually Looks Like

I'm fine. Two words. Men say them every day. To

By Kerry Heffelfinger|2026-05-13T10:05:07-07:00May 13th, 2026|Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Health, Marriage Counseling, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapist, PTSD, Relationships, Relationships & Family, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101, Trauma, Trauma & PTSD|

What Is Brain Rot and Is It a Real Mental Health Concern?

You have probably heard the term brain rot — maybe

By Kerry Heffelfinger|2026-05-09T09:24:10-07:00May 9th, 2026|Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Child and Family, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Motivation, Parenting, Psychology, Psychotherapist, Screen Time & Mental Health, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101|

What Is Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Can It Help With Anxiety?

If you have spent any time researching anxiety relief in

By Kerry Heffelfinger|2026-05-08T20:23:35-07:00May 8th, 2026|Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Cold Plunge, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Health, Meditation, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapist, PTSD, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101, Trauma, Trauma & PTSD, Wim Hof|

Sleep Is the Most Important Thing You Can Do for Your Mental Health — Here Is How to Get It Right

If you could only do one thing for your mental

By Kerry Heffelfinger|2026-05-07T08:52:39-07:00May 7th, 2026|Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Cold Plunge, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Health, Meditation, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Motivation, Screen Time & Mental Health, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101, Wim Hof|

Is Your Teenager Using AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice — And Should You Be Worried?

Your teenager is struggling. You can see it — the

By Kerry Heffelfinger|2026-04-30T09:40:20-07:00April 30th, 2026|Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, Child and Family, Counseling, Counselor, Depression, Depression & Mood, Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Resources, Montana Mental Health, Parenting, Psychology, Psychotherapist, Self Esteem, Self-Care & Wellness, Stress, Therapist, Therapy, Therapy & Counseling 101, Trauma, Trauma & PTSD|

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