Compass Health Center

06/18/2026

Between smartphones, school apps, work emails, and the expectation of constant availability, many parents feel like they're always "on."

In our latest episode, Heather Katz, LCSW, talks about how the pace of modern parenting can contribute to burnout and what parents can do to protect their well-being.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
https://hubs.la/Q04lS1L00

06/17/2026

Thinking about mental health support for your child can feel like a big step, and it is. Hearing from those who have been through similar experiences can make you feel less alone.

Through patient and family perspectives, expert insights, and practical guidance, Forward: The Lookbook, Issue 02 helps you recognize when more support is needed and how to start meaningful conversations.

Flip through Forward Issue 02: https://hubs.la/Q04lHR2Q0

06/16/2026

Returning to school after mental health treatment is a big transition — for students and families alike. Education specialists at Compass Health Center help bridge the gap between PHP/IOP care and the classroom, coordinating with schools and supporting academic continuity every step of the way.

We sat down with Senior Education Specialist Brigette Kuykendall to learn more about how this work shapes student outcomes.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04lCCc60

06/15/2026

Everyone deserves mental health care that recognizes and respects who they are.

As we celebrate Pride Month, we're sharing a reflection from Emilia Amaro, LMSW, on why belonging isn't simply a nice addition to treatment—it's part of what makes healing possible.
When people don't have to spend energy explaining, defending, or hiding parts of themselves, they can focus on the work of getting better.

Read the full blog, Belonging Is a Clinical Intervention: The Role of Affirming Care in LGBTQ+ Mental Health. 🌈

https://hubs.la/Q04lnFnt0

06/12/2026

Behind every patient’s progress is a coordinated team approach. In this Q&A, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Beth Calvert, PMHNP-BC, shares how Compass Health Center's multidisciplinary treatment model places psychiatric care at the core, combining medication management, group therapy, individual therapy, and family therapy, along with nursing and educational support, to help patients move forward.

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Beth Calvert, PMHNP-BC, shares how Compass Health Center Wisconsin delivers evidence-based, psychiatry-led mental health care through its PHP and IOP programs—expanding access and improving outcomes across the state.

06/11/2026

In our recent CE webinar, A Clinical Guide to Building Acceptance in Parents of LGBTQ+ Children, experts Joe Serio, LCPC, and Stephanie Simpson, LCSW, discussed the coming out process, identity development, and the important role parents play in fostering acceptance, connection, and emotional well-being for LGBTQ+ youth.

Through practical strategies and clinical insights, they reviewed how clinicians can help families navigate complex emotions, strengthen communication, and create more affirming home environments.

Learn more about Compass Health Center's LGBTQIA+ resources and support services: https://hubs.la/Q04l0J_r0

06/10/2026

Parents are carrying a lot: the pressure to do everything well, stay patient, stay present, and keep up with the constant demands of daily life. It can leave us feeling exhausted long before the day is over.

In today’s episode of You Only Know What You Know, Heather Katz, LCSW, Principal Family Therapist at Compass Health Center, talks about the importance of self-compassion, giving yourself grace, and letting go of the idea that good parenting means doing everything perfectly.

🎙️ Episode 6 is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
https://hubs.la/Q04kzHS90

06/09/2026

When someone reaches out for mental health support, timing matters. Waiting weeks or months for care can make symptoms worse for individuals and families already struggling.

Allison Lancione, LPC, Director of Clinical Services at Compass Health Center in Brookfield, Wisconsin, shares why immediate access to care is such an important part of the Compass treatment model, where patients are able to complete an assessment and begin treatment within a day, not months.

Watch the full interview and read the blog: https://hubs.la/Q04kv8vZ0

06/08/2026

OCD is widely misunderstood. It is also highly treatable.

It is not just about cleaning or germs. OCD can attach to identity, values, relationships, or intrusive thoughts that feel deeply out of character, which is part of why it is so often missed or misdiagnosed.

We sat down with Katie Torres, LCSW, Director of the Center of Excellence at Compass Health Center, to discuss how OCD presents across different ages, why it is frequently misunderstood, how exposure and response prevention (ERP) works, and what meaningful progress in treatment can look like.

Read the full blog: https://hubs.la/Q04kvQDy0

06/08/2026

Our published study in the Behavior Therapist Journal on Partial Hospitalization for adults with depression and anxiety shows meaningful, measurable symptom improvement. For anyone navigating these decisions, this is worth reading and sharing.

Read the article here:
https://hubs.la/Q04ksgTP0