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This blog serves to promote mental health literacy during an era of mental health misinformation.

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Mental Health

Issues related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, healthy relationships, brain injuries,  role of healthy habits on health (e.g., sleep), and new research

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Acronym soup: CBT, ACT, DBT, SFBT (AKA, types of psychotherapy)

Therapy FAQ's

"How do I start therapy?” "How do I find the right therapist?" "Isn't that what friends are for?"

Stellar Insight Counseling Mental Health Blog: Latest Posts

World Kindness Day November 2025

By Nicole Zegiestowsky, M.S.

Mental Health

Posted: November 13, 2025

November 13 is World Kindness Day. People with or without mental health concerns benefit from kindness. Practicing kindness in the form of gestures or acts (without expecting anything in return) has no known risks or harms (Nguyen & Lee, 2025).

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Promoting Mental Health in Winter

By Nicole Zegiestowsky, M.S.

Mental Health

Alaska Mental Health Depression

Posted: October 23, 2025

Winter can be a challenging time of year for some adults who experience depression (or other mood disorders), and alternatively, winter may be a beloved season for others. People who notice changes in their mental health in the fall-winter are not failures; there are notable influences on mental health this time of year. This blog reviews signs of worsening mental health and mental health promotion activities.

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Book Reviews From Nicole Zegiestowsky | Therapist in Alaska

By Nicole Zegiestowsky, M.S.

Mental Health

Positive Psychology

Posted: March 25, 2025

The familiar saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” can still leave people wondering, “how do I figure out which book to read next?” It might be easier to judge a book based on a review from a therapist so this blog will share a collection of books I’ve read over the last several years spanning the following topics: Mental Health & Well-Being, Positive Psychology, Sociology / Social Systems, Other Nonfiction

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Meet Nicole Zegiestowsky, M.S.

My name is Nicole (she/her), and as a therapist in Alaska I believe that each client is the expert in his/her/their own life. 


I actively incorporate our relationship, the “therapeutic alliance,” into sessions which may look like: 

  • • checking in on how a moment felt to you, 

  • • or asking questions like, “Do you feel I am understanding what you’re going through?”


Prior to private practice, I have provided outpatient and residential psychotherapy services to individuals across the lifespan through community mental health, interdisciplinary family medicine, and tribal health agencies.


My work supports men, women, and nonbinary Alaskans who are struggling with chronic illness, PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, parent-child relationship issues, and perinatal and postpartum depression and anxiety. 


I offer individual and group therapy to adults seeking online counseling services; I tend to draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Nature-Based Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).


It is a privilege to enter a healing relationship with another person and share the process of psychotherapy; I hope to be part of your recovery. 


Learn more about the online psychotherapy services I provide: 

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Stellar Insight Counseling Mental Health Blog | Online Therapist in Alaska

If you are seeking a therapist and live in Alaska, feel free to learn more about me, the services I offer, or how to schedule an appointment.

Stellar Insight Counseling Mental Health Blog Disclaimer

This blog does not replace medical advice or treatment. This content is provided as general knowledge and may be used for wide-ranging self-improvement purposes. 
This educational resource provides mental health information from a mental health professional and is not considered a medical diagnosis, advice, or treatment. I am a therapist by training but this blog does not create a client-therapist relationship (I am not YOUR therapist).
If you are in urgent crisis, go the the ER, local health clinic, or call the suicide hotline: 988.
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Reading this blog does not imply Stellar Insight Counseling or any members of the clinical team are providing healthcare, advice, or treatment. Individuals are only considered clients upon signing a service contract with Stellar Insight Counseling and an individual therapist. 
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