Healthy Minds Therapy, PLLC

12/15/2025

Grief doesn’t take a holiday. 💙

For many, the season can bring up sadness, longing, or complicated emotions tied to loss. Our newest blog explores compassionate ways to navigate grief during the holidays — including honoring loved ones, sharing your grief with others, and offering yourself kindness.

https://healthymindstherapy.blog/2025/12/15/holding-grief-during-the-holiday-season/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

12/12/2025

For today’s Therapist’s Desk, we’re spending time with Shelton Poutter, Clinical Supervisor and LCSW.

She opened up about what inspired her to become a therapist, the small grounding rituals that help her reset and the sweet reminders in her space that make her smile.

From sunshine themed moments of calm to tiny yellow birds with big personality, her desk reflects the heart she brings to her work.

We’d love to know what brings you a sense of grounding during the week. Drop a comment and share something in your space that helps you pause or breathe a little easier.

12/11/2025

Get to know our Nurse Practitioner, Ching Hon! Ching graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She has experience working in different nursing settings: hospital, primary care, and urgent care.

After working with a wide range of age groups and illnesses, she decided to further her education and obtained her Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in psychiatry from Shenandoah University.

Ching likes to take a holistic approach to treat mental illnesses. She believes that many external factors can impact your health. Identifying those stressors can be challenging. Through close discussions and thorough evaluations, great strides can be made towards a better you.

Ching looks forward to helping you reach healthier days.

To learn more about Ching, visit: https://healthymindstherapy.blog/team_mf/Ching-Hon/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

12/11/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to the wonderful Dianna Hart! 🎂✨

Dianna, your kindness, steady support, and genuine care make such a meaningful impact on our clients and our team. You bring warmth and positivity into every space you’re in, and we’re so grateful for the heart you put into your work each day. 💙

Wishing you a wonderful birthday filled with joy, laughter, and all the things that make you feel appreciated and celebrated. Cheers to an amazing year ahead! 🥳🌟

12/09/2025

🎉 Happy (one day late!) Birthday to Petey Horton, Graduate Level Intern at Healthy Minds Therapy! 🎂✨

Petey, you bring so much positivity, color, and uplifting energy into everything you do. 💙 Your creativity, professionalism, and commitment to supporting our clients truly shine. We’re so grateful for the thoughtful, compassionate care you provide here at HMT. 🌟

Here’s to a birthday filled with joy, good vibes, and memorable moments! 🥳💫

12/04/2025

Meet HMT Licensed Professional Counselor & Director of Graduate Fieldwork, Dr. Michael Deitz!

Dr. Deitz's passions are in adulthood development, interpersonal psychotherapy, and providing emotionally corrective experiences for clients as they process past and present distress.

As a former NCAA Division I student-athlete and coach, he also enjoys focusing on research on mental health and athletics. Dr. Deitz strives to understand the lived experiences of different populations to promote advocacy for marginalized groups. He is also a published author of a textbook chapter on the ethics of counseling stepfamilies, assisted in research on the lived experiences of teachers who are mothers, and examined relationship distress as a mediator for adverse childhood experiences and mental health concerns.

Learn more about Dr. Deitz here: https://healthymindstherapy.blog/team_mf/dr-michael-deitz/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

12/02/2025

🧣✨ Holiday Clothing Drive at Healthy Minds Therapy! ✨🧥

We’re collecting gently used clothing to help support individuals and families in our local community this winter. Cold-weather items like coats, sweaters, scarves, and gloves are especially appreciated!

Bringing a donation is easy; just bring it to your next session, and your clinician will add it to our office collection area.

If you’d like, you can even include a small note or tag with your first name to add a personal touch. 💛

We are accepting donations until December 9th. Thank you for helping us spread warmth this season!

12/02/2025

Spending time in nature is one of the simplest ways to support your mental health. 🌿

Whether it’s a walk around the block or a quiet moment in a nearby park, being outdoors can lower stress, reduce anxiety, and help you feel more grounded.

Try slowing down, engaging your senses, and giving yourself a few minutes to simply be.

Your mind and body will thank you. 💛

https://healthymindstherapy.blog/2025/12/01/self-care-idea-nature-walks-to-nurture-mental-health/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

Discover how connecting with nature year-round can lower stress, enhance reflection, and support your mental health.