Jones-Wood Psychological Associates, Inc.

01/30/2026

Did you know that January is Self-Love Month? In wrapping up this month, start a new habit to take a moment each day to acknowledge what you appreciate about yourself. ❤️ Speak to yourself as though you were complimenting a friend. If it’s difficult at first, reach out to a loved one and ask what they love about you.

Building and maintaining self-esteem is a skill that comes with practice. You can develop awareness for recognizing opportunities to practice self love and be intentional with your mindset. When working on your goals for this year, start by ensuring those goals are manageable and realistic, and remember to give yourself grace and celebrate your wins, no matter how small. 🏆

Regardless of achievements or productivity, take time to love and appreciate yourself for exactly who you are right now. Practice accepting all of yourself with compassion and without judgement. Saying or writing something you love about yourself each day is a great place to start. 🌱

01/20/2026

***We are growing again and hiring at our Chagrin location!***

Jones-Wood Psychological Associates, Inc. is an established group psychological practice in Chagrin Falls. At this time, we have a wait list for clients seeking services.

We are seeking an independently licensed clinician (LISW, LPCC, PhD or PsyD) interested in working part-time or full-time with a minimum of 10 hours per week and offering in-person services at least 2 days per week including afternoon and/or evening availability.

The clinician may choose the age range and presenting issues they feel competent and willing to treat, and they will be able to set their own days/hours.

For more information about our practice, visit our website: https://jones-woodpsychological.com/.

If you're interested in joining our team of clinicians, please contact us at jwpchagrin@jones-woodpsychological.com.

12/23/2025

The holiday season can bring up complex emotions for those grieving a loss. The holidays just aren't the same when someone we love is no longer with us—and that’s okay. Here are some meaningful ways to honor your loved one's memory and keep their presence close. ❤️

12/22/2025

We previously shared a list of coping strategies you can use to prepare beforehand for a potentially stressful family gathering during the holiday season. We're back with a list of additional coping strategies that you can use during the actual family gathering. 🎄🕎

Try using some of these tactics to help reduce your stress levels during the holidays when dealing with difficult family members or challenging conversation topics.

To inquire about current availability with our clinicians who have expertise in helping individuals with family conflict, or family counseling, call our Chagrin Falls office at (440) 708-0188 or our Hudson office at (234) 269-6200. You can also submit our online intake form here: https://bit.ly/New-Client-Intake-Inquiry

12/01/2025

We previously explored some of the many reasons why someone might develop a hoarding disorder, everything from physical health conditions that make it difficult to maintain a clean space to comorbidity with other mental health conditions, as well as other risk factors, such as certain personality traits, stressful life events, and certain habits.

Hoarding disorder may also be associated with strongly held beliefs like the examples below when it comes to acquiring and discarding items, as well as intense emotional attachment and reactivity. Continuing to let these beliefs and emotions control one's actions will prolong the hoarding disorder. This is why cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the effective types of talk therapy for treating hoarding disorder.

To inquire about current availability with our clinicians who treat hoarding disorder, call our Chagrin Falls office at (440) 708-0188 or our Hudson office at (234) 269-6200. You can also submit our online intake form here: https://bit.ly/New-Client-Intake-Inquiry.

11/27/2025

11/24/2025

With Thanksgiving and other holiday events right around the corner, we understand that it can be stressful dealing with difficult family members or challenging conversation topics. Here are some ways you can prepare before a holiday gathering to help navigate these situations. 🦃

👀 Keep an eye out for our next post which will cover coping strategies you can use during the event.

To inquire about current availability with our clinicians who have expertise in helping individuals with family conflict, or family counseling, call our Chagrin Falls office at (440) 708-0188 or our Hudson office at (234) 269-6200. You can also submit our online intake form here: https://bit.ly/New-Client-Intake-Inquiry

11/19/2025

Did you know today is National “Have A Bad Day” Day? 😫

This day provides a chance to acknowledge that you may not be happy all the time or have a good day every single day, and that’s perfectly okay. The holiday challenges toxic positivity and gives people permission to be authentic, especially when life feels less than perfect.

It’s normal to have some off-days and sometimes just acknowledging that you’re having a bad day is enough to be helpful and allows you to give yourself grace. 🤗

This day is a great excuse to open up to someone you trust about the things in your life that you may be struggling with. For many, this honesty brings comfort, connection, and even a sense of relief. It’s a small but meaningful rebellion against the pressure to always be “fine.”

If someone you know is having a bad day, offer them kindness and empathy ❤️ or see if you can help them find any humor in the situation.

If you feel like you're having a bad day often and would like to speak with a licensed professional, you could engage in talk therapy to help process your emotions and anything else happening in your life that is contributing to bad days.

To inquire about current availability with any of our clinicians, call our Chagrin Falls office at (440) 708-0188 or our Hudson office at (234) 269-6200. You can also submit our online intake form here: https://bit.ly/New-Client-Intake-Inquiry

Source: Awareness Days

11/11/2025

If you’re a veteran facing any number of challenges in your life, whether related to your military service or not, or if you know another veteran who is struggling, please know that talk therapy can help.

To inquire about current availability for any of our clinicians, call our Chagrin Falls office at (440) 708-0188 or our Hudson office at (234) 269-6200. You can also submit our online intake form here: https://bit.ly/New-Client-Intake-Inquiry

11/03/2025

Brandy Kushan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who graduated with her Master of Education in Community Agency Counseling from Cleveland State University in 2010. She has worked in a non-profit community mental healthy agency for the past 14 years, working with children, adolescents, and young adults.

Brandy specializes in helping children and adolescents who have a history of complex trauma, attachment disturbances/disorder, and placement in foster/adoption/kinship care. As a part of this work, she provides ongoing caregiver guidance support. She also has extensive experience in addressing concerns related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss, behavioral issues such as conduct disorder and ODD, ADHD, and adjustment disorders.

Brandy is highly dedicated to improving client lives through quality therapeutic relationships that offer emotional safety, unwavering support, and opportunities for personal advocacy. She utilizes
components of attachment-focused therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, family systems therapy, polyvagal theory, and mindfulness/breathwork. She is also trained in EMDR therapy.

Brandy offers in-person appointments at our Chagrin Falls office, as well as virtual appointments.

To inquire about current availability for Brandy or any of our other clinicians, call our Chagrin Falls office at (440) 708-0188 or our Hudson office at (234) 269-6200. You can also submit our online intake form here: https://bit.ly/New-Client-Intake-Inquiry

10/31/2025

Have you heard of Zero Tasking Day? ⏰

It is celebrated on the first Sunday in November every year on Daylight Savings Day. With clocks turning back an hour, we may be tempted to spend that “extra” hour getting a few more tasks in.

However, Zero Tasking Day encourages us to dedicate those free minutes to ourselves by enjoying moments of peace and quiet while appreciating our lives. 😌🌿 It celebrates finding joy in simplicity and calmness, teaching people that in a fast-moving environment, it is okay to pause, reflect, and appreciate life.

It is an intentional approach to focus on self-care and relaxation, so disconnect from your to-do list and spend time doing things that replenish your spirit and relax your mind. It’s a day for you, free from the pressure of productivity. 🧘‍♀️

Source: National Day Calendar

10/21/2025

Did you know that there are many reasons why someone might hoard? Everything from physical health conditions that make it difficult to maintain a clean space to comorbidity with other mental health conditions, as well as other risk factors, such as certain personality traits, stressful life events, and certain habits. 🛍️

Fortunately, talk therapy can be an effective solution for treating hoarding disorder. To inquire about current availability with our clinicians who treat hoarding disorder, call our Chagrin Falls office at (440) 708-0188 or our Hudson office at (234) 269-6200. You can also submit our online intake form here: https://bit.ly/New-Client-Intake-Inquiry.