Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on May 5, 2026
by Lynnette Aschinger, LISW
Meet Lynnette Aschinger, LISW, a mental health therapist with over 37 years of experience. She provides evidence-based, compassionate care for individuals, couples, and families. Her work emphasizes a Christian perspective with a continuity of care through consistent, regularly scheduled appointments — supporting healing, strengthening relationships, and helping clients pursue meaningful goals.
Mental Health
Posted on May 1, 2026
by Lindy Hinckley, tLMFT
Discover how the principles used by highly successful individuals can support your mental well-being and personal growth. This article explores practical advice on protecting your time, building resilience, prioritizing health, valuing experiences, maintaining integrity, and viewing money as a tool for freedom. Learn how intentional habits and mindset shifts can help you set meaningful goals and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life with support from professional life coaches and therapists.
Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on March 1, 2026
by Sarah Anderson, LCSW, PMH-C
Meet Sarah Anderson, LCSW, PMH‑C—now providing counseling for church workers in Tennessee through Lutheran Family Service. She offers compassionate, faith‑integrated care grounded in strong clinical practice. As a pastor’s wife and certified perinatal mental health specialist, she brings valuable insight into the unique pressures of ministry life.
Mental Health
Posted on February 14, 2026
by Susan Shields, LMHC, LIMHP, LPC
Loving someone with chronic mental illness can be meaningful and exhausting at the same time. This article offers gentle guidance for caregivers — how to support well, set healthy boundaries, stay grounded in faith, and care for your own emotional health. You don’t have to walk this journey alone.
Mental Health
Posted on January 5, 2026
by Andy Wyss
Tired of resolutions that fizzle out? Discover why small, Christ-centered goals and practical steps lead to lasting change. Learn how to set yourself up for success with tips, examples, and Biblical encouragement. Ready to turn intentions into action?
Mental Health
Posted on December 16, 2025
The holidays can be joyful. But for those in recovery, they’re also high-risk. Stress, family tension, and alcohol-filled gatherings can trigger relapse. This guide offers practical steps, faith-based encouragement, and proven strategies to stay grounded, sober, and hopeful through Christmas and New Year’s.
Mental Health
Posted on December 11, 2025
Holiday expectations can leave you feeling exhausted and guilty. Discover practical ways to simplify your schedule, set loving boundaries, and create meaningful traditions that fit your family today. Find peace, joy, and connection this season — without trying to be everywhere at once.
Mental Health
Posted on December 4, 2025
by Rita Burley, LISW
The holidays promise joy and celebration, but for many, December brings loneliness, stress, and grief. Whether you’re searching for meaning or simply trying to cope, your mental and emotional well-being matters. This season can stir pain—but it can also offer healing, connection, and hope. Here’s how to navigate it with care.
Lutheran Family Service News
Posted on September 9, 2025
by Dreena Wertz, LPC
Meet Dreena Wertz, LPC, a mental health therapist serving clients in and around the Aberdeen community in South Dakota, and throughout the state via telehealth.
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on August 27, 2025
by Rev. Nathan Grewe, tLMHC
In schools today, children carry with them more than just backpacks and pencils. Many walk into classrooms with invisible burdens. These burdens could be anxiety about home life, pressure from peers, confusion about their emotions, or spiritual questions that bring doubt or confusion. As adults who care deeply about their well-being, parents, teachers, pastors, and church workers, we long to give them tools to thrive in the face of life’s challenges.
