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6 Easy Ways to Stay Grounded During Holiday Stress

by Sarah Rivera | November 23, 2024 | Counseling for Adults | 0 Comments

WRITTEN BY: Sabrina Del Angel LPC-Associate Supervised by Dr. Maria Haiyasoso LPC-S The holidays are here, and with them come the lights, traditions, and… stress? Yes, for many of us, this “joyful” season can feel like a whirlwind. Between gift shopping, family...

How to Choose Gratitude in Difficult Times

by Sarah Rivera | November 7, 2024 | Counseling for Adults | 0 Comments

Thinking of November, most of us think of Thanksgiving and the holidays. But what if the holidays don’t feel like the “Thanksgiving spirit”? It’s hard to feel thankful when things are tough. Especially when the holidays seem to be getting us down rather than up. How...

Hispanic Heritage Month: Mental Health and Depression Awareness

by Sarah Rivera | October 28, 2024 | Counseling for Adults | 0 Comments

WRITTEN BY: JENNIFER PATRICK, LMSW Welcome to our October edition of the How Do I Know? blog series! Last time, we explored how to recognize the signs of anxiety. This month, we're turning our focus to a topic that affects many but isn't always easy to talk...

How to Recover from Post-Holiday Blues

Jan 6, 2025 | Counseling for Adults

WRITTEN BY: Sarah Rivera, LPC-S “Happy Holidays,” “Merry Christmas,” “Happy New Year.” The season was filled with joy, cheer, and celebrations—or so it seems for everyone but you. What happens when the season leaves you with post-holiday blues? When the holidays that...

Breaking Free: Healing from Trauma and Creating Healthy Habits

Dec 14, 2024 | Counseling for Adults

WRITTEN BY: JENNIFER STOUTE Trauma and stress have a way of embedding themselves into our bodies and minds, influencing how we think, feel, and respond to the world. These unresolved experiences can affect our physical health, mental well-being, and even our daily...