Alyssa Meehan, MS, LPC

Join us on Tuesday, May 19th for Mental Health Awareness Day at Wrigley Field as the Chicago Cubs take on the Milwaukee Brewers!

The Community Mental Health Project is placing a discounted group order. For just $41.44/ticket, you get a 200-level ticket, a limited edition Chicago Cubs "Take Care of Your Mental Health" ball cap, and the Cubs make a donation to former Cubs player, Ben Zobrist's, mental health nonprofit Champion Forward. Invite your friends and family to join us!

Cubs vs. Brewers
Wrigley Field
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
6:40 p.m.

Sign up for your tickets by Wednesday, March 25th! Payment will be due immediately upon registering via Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle. Justin O'Rourke will reach out to you after you submit this form. Any tickets not paid for within 48 hours of contact will be made available to other guests. Electronic tickets will be transferred via the MLB App. As with all sporting events, no returns/refunds.

Registration form here: https://forms.gle/cSsdsErVkFYYkd8v7

Come meet Alyssa & I at the Women’s Empowerment Fair Tuesday, March 24 10-1 PM Elgin Community College, Main Campus, Building B

Discover women-owned businesses and women-led organizations in our local community! Celebrate and support local femme leaders by shopping and networking with them. From handmade art to professional services, there’s something for everyone! Participating Organizations: American Association of University Women BIDA Baking Co Blue Stone Healing Books Community Crisis Center Elevate Coaching & Consulting Funky Rooster Tattoo and Art Gallery Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Go with the Flow Head To Toe Blessing Ivette De Santiago League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area Luna Behavioral Health Center Melissa Carlson Counseling Nicki Fortunati-Warren PADS of Elgin Radically Rachael Sacred Spirit Bodyworks Side Street Studio Arts Simplifying Therapy StayWell Home Care Tcreativ Designs Teaching Therapy The Funky Brush and Palette This Girls Story Students who attend the event can also receive a free customizable hat from Tricky Lids!

Such an amazing training & group!!!!

Our amazing Chicago training…there are no words for how powerful the learning was with this group! What you can do on the 15th floor above the city watching the sun rise and set! Crazy awesome!!!!

Something I’ve been noticing in sessions lately is how many of my young adult clients are hitting this stage of life where emotional growth suddenly becomes very real. Many come into therapy saying, “I didn’t realize how much I was carrying until now.” Young adulthood has a way of slowing you down enough to notice your emotional world more clearly. Your habits, reactions, boundaries, strengths, and the places that still feel vulnerable. This stage of life can bring up old patterns you didn’t choose but learned over time. How you cope with stress, how you relate to others, how you handle conflict or closeness. Not because anyone meant harm, but because emotional skills aren’t typically taught intentionally. Most of us absorbed what we could from the environments we grew up in. Understanding childhood wounds isn’t about viewing your parents as “bad” or “uncaring.” Maybe they were loving in the ways they knew how, but couldn’t handle big feelings, hard conversations, or your emotional needs. And as a kid, you filled in the gaps. Maybe you grew up being the “easy one,” the “responsible one,” or the “strong one”. Not because you naturally were or wanted to be, but because someone had to be. Maybe there’s a part of you that’s just now understanding why relationships feel confusing, why you might overthink everything, or why you always seem to take care of everyone else first. This is about that moment of awareness. The point where you start to understand why you react the way you do and realize you have choices going forward. No blame, no shame, just compassion for the younger you who did the best they could… and curiosity for the adult you’re becoming. You’re right on time! Reach out to schedule a session or consult with me if you’re looking to understand more about healing your inner child! Email: [email protected] #innerchild #therapy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

‘tis the season for deep breaths, boundaries, & strategic bathroom breaks 🍗🍂🎄 Took a break from posting for a bit, but can’t help but talk about this theme that comes up for many in sessions this time of year. What are your favorite tips, tricks, & strategies that help you get through the holidays? Reach out to our intake coordinator ([email protected]) to book 🫶✨ #mentalhealth #therapistsofinsta #holidayseason #therapy

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: Alyssa Meehan, MS has openings to meet both in-person (Algonquin) or via telehealth (IL or AZ) with day & evenings times available.

• Adolescent & adult clients
• Areas of focus: trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, healing from childhood trauma, nervous system dysregulation, identity issues, relationship concerns, alcohol/substance abuse
• Trauma-informed, attachment-based, relational, holistic care, & integrative therapy approach

To read more about Alyssa, you can find her full bio here: www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/meet-alyssa
To inquire about next steps including your out of pocket insurance costs, contact our Intake Coordinator here: www.melissacarlsoncounseling.com/contact