Fostering Health Alliance

08/20/2025

My Big News!

I’m so excited to officially launch The NeoTherapist Payhip Store — your new home for transformational tools designed to support healing, growth, and restoration.

Inside you’ll find resources like:
✅ The Meditation Suite – an 8-week journey of guided meditations to release stress and reclaim balance

✅ The Meditation Suite Journal & Coloring Companion – an 80-page digital, fillable journal with prompts, tools, and coloring pages for deeper integration

✅ Bundled offers to support your healing journey from multiple angles

These resources were created to help you regulate your nervous system, reclaim your inner power, and rewire your habits—whether you’re navigating stress, emotional overwhelm, or the ripple effects of disordered patterns like emotional eating.

💡 Imagine having a guided pathway to calm and clarity—right at your fingertips.

👉 Visit the store now to explore and grab your copy: https://payhip.com/TheNeoTherapist

Hey there—I’m Dr. Sidney Gaskins, also known as The NeoTherapist. I’m a licensed therapist and organizational psychologist blending clinical wisdom with workplace insight to support healing, growth, and transformation from the inside out.I built this...

08/12/2025

Do you believe? "I can’t afford therapy or make the time for it right now, so I’ll just push through on my own."

You don’t have to commit to weekly sessions or high costs to get meaningful mental health support. Even a single, focused conversation with a skilled professional can help you find clarity and take positive steps forward.

You absolutely can take care of your mental health in small, affordable ways that fit your life and still make a big impact.

Embraced the idea of a solution-focused brief session and leave feeling lighter, more focused, and equipped with tools you can use immediately. It’s not about doing everything at once—it’s about taking one intentional step that creates momentum toward long-term well-being.

Book your spot for the next Centerpoint Life Care Sessions—a brief, affordable check-in that can help you clear your mind, gain perspective, and feel more in control, without the stress of ongoing therapy commitments.

August sessions available from Thursday, August 14th through Friday, August 22nd.

***If you’re looking for a therapist who sits stiffly behind a desk and nods a lot… that’s not me. I’m the one who will lean in, ask the questions you didn’t know you needed,***

August 14, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 2900 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, IL 62223, USA | https://www.zoom.com

08/06/2025

COUNSELING IN CONVERSE! I love working with couples! One thing I always remind couples to do is find ways to have fun. The idea of enjoying and engaging with the person love can be fun!

Homework given to a couple was to make a game of it! They laughed and he was like, "Bet!" Here are a few ideas to enjoy and engage with your love!❤️

You're welcome!
Nothing is Wasted.

07/18/2025

FLIPPING PAGES! Let's Get Ready!!
I'm hosting a FREE 60-minute info session to introduce The FlipPage Squad — a therapeutic book club where community, healing, and reflection come together.

✨ Curious about what a "therapeutic book club" really is?
✨ Want to know what we’re reading, how it works, and how you can join?

Come to one of our Flip the Page Info Sessions and get all the details. Whether you're ready to join or just exploring, you're welcome. You can also join The FlipPage Squad FB group!

🗓️ Wednesday, July 23rd @ 6pm CST
Sunday, July 27th @ 4 pm CST

📍 Wednesday Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/Flippingpageinfo

Sunday Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/FlippingpagesSunday

📚 The first book: Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes — and it's going to be GOOD.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: The FlipPage Lounge: A Therapeutic Book Club InfoSession. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

12/26/2024

12/10/2024

Hey, hey! Let me ask you something that might make your heart skip a beat:

What if you said yes to everything that scared you? I’m not talking about reckless decisions—I'm talking about the kind of yes that challenges your comfort zone, that nudges you toward your dreams, and that invites growth into your life.

Fear often shows up as a signpost, pointing to the things that matter most. So, what would happen if, instead of running away, you leaned in and said YES? Let’s dive into this together—because on the other side of fear, there’s something incredible waiting for you. 💡

Tag a friend who needs this reminder and stay tuned as we unpack this life-changing question. 💬👇

12/03/2024

QUICK NOTE: One of the most influential tools I use with clients came from a client involved with ACA. Dysfunctional Families have no color, creed, or nationality, they exist all over the world. Consider, checking out this website to learn more.

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)/Dysfunctional Families is a Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of people who grew up in dysfunctional homes.

We meet to share our experience of growing up in an environment where abuse, neglect and trauma infected us. This affects us today and influences how we deal with all aspects of our lives.

ACA provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment that allows us to grieve our childhoods and conduct an honest inventory of ourselves and our family—so we may (i) identify and heal core trauma, (ii) experience freedom from shame and abandonment, and (iii) become our own loving parents.

Adult Children of Alcoholics®& Dysfunctional Families We are glad you are here. Recovery is possible. Welcome to Adult Children of Alcoholics®& Dysfunctional Families Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)/Dysfunctional Families is a Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of people who grew up in dysfu...

11/05/2024

Our Pawsitive Psychology resident, Gunny, had his first in-office session today. He usually has ecosessions but it was rainy. We're prepping for Canine Training in 2025 to be a certified therapy dog.

10/26/2024

Get Back to Your Gut. Sometimes, life pulls us away from that inner voice. This is your sign to tune back in, listen, and trust yourself again.

10/26/2024

SESSION SUMMARY: Being in the therapy conversation without applying the tools you acquire, shifting actions or thoughts is a waste of your precious time. Gossip isn't just about others, you gossip about yourself, too.

Be an active participant in your therapeutic process amd the transformation of your life.

10/25/2024

REST IS IMPORTANT FOR CLINICIANS, TOO!

Improve brain performance: Good sleep can improve a clinician's mood, health, and brain performance.

Reduce the risk of disease: Not getting enough sleep can increase the risk of many diseases and disorders, including heart disease, stroke, obesity, and dementia.

Counteract chronic stress: Deep rest can help restore balance and counteract the effects of chronic stress.

Enhance emotional well-being: Deep rest can enhance emotional well-being and bolster physical health markers.

Increase creativity and productivity: Deep rest can increase creativity and productivity.

10/24/2024

ECOTHERAPIST! Years ago, I started doing ecotherapy while hiking at Cedar Ridge Preserve in Dallas, Texas. Clients enjoyed being outdoors, grounding, and being able to talk outside.

Now that I am in IL, I still do ecotherapy and have added some pawsitivity to the office once a week.

Meet Gunny! He has his own nook with toys, a comfy mat, and a bag of snacks and a water owl in the kitchen.

He's the friendliest 4paw in the office!