Stepping Stones Counseling Center, PLLC

01/01/2024

Happy New Year!

03/22/2023

03/22/2023

Anxiety disorders can be strong enough to interfere with your level of functioning in many areas of your life. There is help if you feel you are not able to manage your symptoms.

12/08/2022

Many people can experience feelings of anxiety or depression during the holiday season. Extra stress, unrealistic expectations or even sentimental memories that accompany the season can contribute to the holiday blues.

10/07/2022

Hoping Autumn brings a sense of acceptance and compassion for your true self 💛

07/30/2022

As of July 16, 2022, 988 will be the new three-digit code you can use to call or text to get connected to compassionate care and accessible support when experiencing mental health related distress.

This could be thoughts of su***de, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. You can also call or text 988 if you are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

07/23/2022

Do you want to change your experiences in your life? Pay closer attention to your thoughts because they are part of what shapes your life!

05/06/2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

03/04/2022

Many of us were not taught how to express our emotions freely. Sometimes from our home environment, could be childhood trauma, or our parents did not express their emotions enough to model healthy examples.

Suppressing your emotions, whether it's anger, sadness, grief or frustration, can lead to emotional distress and physical stress on your body. Learning how to become more comfortable with your emotions can be learned just like become uncomfortable was a learned experience.

01/22/2022

When you have depression and/or anxiety, exercise often seems like the last thing you want to do. But once you get started, exercise can make a big difference in reducing your symptoms. Exercise can be one healthy way to cope.

01/21/2022

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons. SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you're like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months.