Journey to Joy Counseling

07/19/2025

We were so honored to sponsor the Light for Levi Foundation’s Polo Match last night at Hickory Hall! 💛

05/14/2025

Proud to be a resource for this church that prioritizes mental health 🖤

03/05/2025

Happy 7th Anniversary! 🤍

It’s been an incredible journey filled with growth, learning, and most importantly, the privilege of supporting so many individuals on their path to healing.

Thank you to each and every person who has trusted me with their story and their healing process.

As we look back, I’m so grateful for the impact we’ve made together, and I’m excited for many more years to come! 🤍

12/19/2024

Well this was a fun little look back on 2024. Super proud of the hard work my clients did this year. It was a great year! 🤍

08/28/2024

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In my counseling sessions this week, the theme of grief kept coming up over and over again. Grieving our “normal”, grieving the losses that have come with COVID, grieving the changes with schooling, grieving physical touch, relationships, and gatherings. Whatever you may be grieving in this season, know that it’s valid. Grief is not a punishment, but rather a reward. If you’re grieving, it’s because you were living!

04/27/2024

We love Aligned Health Practice! 🩷

04/20/2024

A few weeks ago, I had the honor of being apart of one of the most interesting and educational podcasts. I walked away having learned a lot! Take a listen to the SafeTea podcast by Rachael's First Week as we unpack the REAL, HONEST truth about ma*****na use…not just opinions but evidenced-backed research from some professionals I have a lot of respect for. My hope is you’ll learn something too!

https://rachaelsfirstweek.org/podcast/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/safetea-by-rachaels-first-week/id1529677365?i=1000653040406

‎Show SafeTEA by Rachael’s First Week, Ep Episode 22: High Spirts vs. Liquid Courage: Debunking Myths About Ma*****na and Alcohol - Apr 19, 2024

04/09/2024

Christy is very honored to be on the Rachael's First Week SafeTea Podcast to discuss an important but difficult topic—how to survive an active shooter event. It’s chock full of good info on how to not only survive, but we also discuss the trauma, treatment, and how to take care of yourself should you find yourself the victim of an active shooter situation. Please keep in mind that this podcast contains a sensitive and triggering topic.

03/29/2024

Have you ever considered that beneath every argument is a conflict of values? Or that beneath your decision-making process lies a collection of values that inform the choice you make? Or that every goal you set out to accomplish has an underlying value attached to it? It is vital to gain clarity on what your values are and how your values inform the way you live your life.

03/27/2024

Pioneered by therapist and researcher Pauline Boss, the theory of ambiguous loss validates the human experience of grief over losses where no verification of death is present. Ambiguous loss gives language to the experience of grief related to losses such as breakups, aging parents, being laid off, infertility, adoption, and so many other losses we experience. If you have experienced a loss of any kind, your grief is valid.

03/25/2024

Toxic shame refers to the internal feelings and experiences of our own worthlessness, failure, or not-enoughness. Oftentimes toxic shame is generational, passed down from one generation to the next. If you experience toxic shame in your life, it is possible that your parents did too. The first step to ending the cycle of generational shame is naming it for what it is. By raising your awareness of shame’s influence on your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships, you can be the start of a new narrative for your family.

Email me today at gingerhanny@journeytojoycounseling.com to schedule a first appointment! I have immediate openings and would love to journey with you as you pursue a flourishing life!

03/22/2024

We can become very judgmental of ourselves for feeling emotions we perceive as unpermissible. Maybe for you, it’s feeling sadness, grief, embarrassment, anger, betrayed, unfocused, or disappointed. Rather than telling yourself you shouldn’t feel this way, start with curiosity. Say to yourself, “I am feeling a strong emotion and I am going to give myself the kindness to wonder why.”

Email me today at gingerhanny@journeytojoycounseling.com to schedule a first appointment! I have immediate openings and would love to journey with you as you pursue a flourishing life!