Oak Ridge Center

12/12/2025

Many modalities such as EMDR focus on therapy staying within the Window of Tolerance. An important part of self care is knowing what keeps you there.
How do you stay regulated?

12/04/2025

It's that time of year again! How can you focus on your mental wellness for the holiday season?

ENJOYING THE HOLIDAYS with the spirit of mental wellness
Thoughts by David Karan, MA, LPCC, Clinic Director at Oak Ridge Center

The start of the holiday season can mean the arrival of increased energy and anticipation, more social and family events as well as traditions and experiences reserved just for this time of year. We start to plan out our holiday schedule with the optimism and strategic precision to ensure we can meet each holiday obligation, social engagement and festive happening because this is our tradition. My hope is to provide five ideas for your consideration to help maintain the mental wellness you work so hard to have throughout the year.

Here are the five ideas for your holiday season:

• Healthy Expectations and Limits- If we are able to set realistic expectations about our time, energy and focus then we will notice a greater sense of calm and enjoyment of our holiday endeavors.
• Be Present, Stay in the Moment- Take a moment as you engage in all the holiday happenings to notice your feelings of joy, love or connectedness. We need to focus in and soak up the positive parts given our hard work, these moments can sometimes pass us by quickly.
• Create Space- Be sure to create space to maintain parts of your routine that are effective throughout the rest of the year for your mental wellness. This may mean creating time for adequate sleep, exercise, healthy eating or space to just be without a demand and need to be productive.
• Acceptance- There is a reality to the holiday season; this reality is parts will be difficult. Let that be ok and let it go. We use acceptance of our reality to reserve our energy to respond when these occur.
• Meaning- In our busy lives, we often work hard to attend the gatherings of family and friends and whole heartedly notice the stress of this holiday obstacle course. The meaning may be a bit different for each of us, we want to acknowledge the purpose behind all of our action. There is meaning and purpose in our effort to enjoy the holiday season with family and friends.

If you are starting or have been feeling stressed in your life, please reach out to us at Oak Ridge Center. We have a group of highly trained providers that can assist with anxiety, depression, relationship issues and trauma. We offer psychiatric medication management and therapy to meet the mental wellness goals of our clients. We do our best to ensure the first step through our clinic doors are met with compassion, understanding and care. Be well this holiday season!

11/24/2025

It's a holiday week! Oak Ridge Center will be closed on Thursday, with the admin staff being at the front desk for a half day on Friday. Thanks to our amazing administration for all they do to keep Oak Ridge Center operating smoothly!

Although the holidays can be very stressful, we hope that you can find glimmers of peace and joy this week and that Oak Ridge Center can share its light with you.

11/19/2025

Providers, how can you be the most affirming professional for trans and nonbinary clients who come to you for letters of support for gender-affirming care? Check out this informational sheet to grow your understanding of what gender-affirming care looks like as a mental health provider.

10/09/2025

We have some great opportunities for group therapy from our qualified professionals! Link to our website in bio 🫶🏻

09/23/2025

APA Statement on White House Announcement on Autism https://ow.ly/P6k850X0zCi

09/23/2025

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects communication, behavior, and social interaction—each person experiences it differently. Learn more: https://ow.ly/wy2h50X0sw1

07/21/2025

Oak Ridge Center's providers offer telehealth services!

07/04/2025

Our office is closed tomorrow. See you Monday!

06/29/2025

If these hot summer days seem to be leaving you short-tempered and uneasy, rest assured that's not all your imagination. A 2023 study published by the NIH shows a number of widespread emotional and physical consequences from being exposed to extreme heat.

Remember to:
💦 Stay hydrated
🌞 Limit sun exposure
👥 Tell your loved ones if you need a break in the shade
🚲 Pay attention to cues from your body that you might be getting worn out and take action to avoid heat-related injuries.

If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal ideation, help us out there. Call your local crisis unit or dial 988 for mental health support.