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Robin Crawford, LMHC, CSAYC, CCATP, CGP
Owner and Therapist at Ginger & Iru, LLC My name is Robin Crawford, I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor.

I also received a Professional Educator's License with a School Counseling concentration from the University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I hold a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling degree from Walden U. I currently work as a Psychotherapist in private practice; I also contract with community agencies to facilitate chemical dependency group therapy and provide psychotherapy telemedicine services. I I enjoy working with all people and compassionate with helping all to explore their potential.

08/30/2025

Hello everyone!

How have you all been doing? I hope well. Yes, I have my throw shawl on again because once again the season is changing and it has gotten pretty cool, especially these past few nights, right?

Unless you have experienced a winter of "cabin fever" in the far north, you may be surprised to learn that the rhythms of the seasons underlie seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or depression that occurs during the fall and winter months. Almost anyone can get a little depressed when days are short, dark, and cold. But when a person's symptoms are lasting and disabling, the problem may be SAD. With each passing day of these coming months, you may notice yourself or someone else become sadder, anxious, irritable, and socially withdrawn.

If you or someone you know is struggling with SAD symptoms please do not hesitate, reach out and get the help needed to try and feel better! You don't have to go through these next few months feeling 'mentally unstable, off, or weird."

Ginger & Iru, is now accepting new clients. Please contact me at www.giru.online or call 260-580-3734 to schedule an appointment.

Feel better.
Robin Crawford, LMHC, CSAYC, CCATP, CGP

04/19/2025

Hey everyone!
Welcome to Spring!
I know its been a minute. Hope everyone survived the freezing weather and welcoming the warmer weather of Spring!
Did you know: Self-Compassion is needed to make improvement in ANY area of your life!
Spring break may be over for the kids🙂 but what about you? Do you need some adult R&R time? You may want and need a quick getaway. Self-compassion is so important to implement in your life.
Let's touch base when I get back 🙂
Happy Friday!
Robin Crawford, LMHC, CSAYC, CCATP, CGP
Owner and Therapist
Ginger & Iru, LLC
Ginger & Iru is now accepting new clients.
Be well.

02/02/2025

Hello!
How are all of you doing? Did you know: The Calm App is a mental health app that offers tools to help with stress, sleep, anxiety, and focus. I use it and encourage my clients to use it, especially for clients who may need daily emotional support. The Calm app now accepts HSA savings account or FSA flexible spending account.

Cultural Competency Training is implemented in most Business Corporations. Why is that necessary? You might want to check out the Calm App of Dr. Rheeda Walker. She talks about various topics including Black Self-Worth at Work and Minding your Black Mind psychological fortitudes.

Psychological crisis and suicidal ideation is a cross-cultural mental health issue. If you or anyone you know are experiencing any of these symptoms, please call the suicidal hotline @ 988.

Ginger and Iru is now accepting new 2025 clients.
Robin Crawford, LMHC, CSAYC CCATP, CGP
260-305-1203
www.giru.online
Ginger.iru@gmail.com

12/28/2024

Hello!
Don't be fooled, the 2025 will soon bring in the freezing temps!
During this Winter season, lets talk about Purpose of Life and Self-Actualization. What is it? You know Psychologist, Abraham Maslow, became interested and researched people who were living unusually happy and effective lives. He found personal fulfillment and life purpose involves anyone could live a rich, creative and satisfying life by fully developing personal potentials as self-actualization.
A self-actualizer is a person who is living creatively and fully using his or her potentials - whether famous or unknown, well-schooled or limited education, rich or poor.
Self-actualizers fit profiles of getting involved, helping others, and realizing how they can become better regardless of past life experiences. But sometimes we forget because of the ups and downs of the weather seasonal changes. How can you avoid The Behavior Watch: Four signs of Discouragement?
Contact Sherrie@giru.online. Sherrie is now welcoming all Anthem insurance members, Optum and brands covered by other Optum Payers, including UHC and UMR.
Other insurance members? Contact Robin at Ginger.iru@gmail.com.
Learn how to cope and manage the 2025 Seasonal Affective plague.

09/06/2024

Hello Everyone!

Once again seasonal changes are beginning to happen and the weather is starting to feel like Fall!

What does that mean? That our sleep routine at night and emotions during the day could feel...different, even somewhat off?

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can happen at any weather change. If you need a little help learning some new techniques with managing the anxiety emotions to help sleep at night, Ginger and Iru has now added and welcoming new members from MHS Medicaid Insurance!

Nighty, night
Robin
visit www.giru.online

06/23/2024

As we move out of the cold and welcome the Summer:-)
Ginger & Iru is now pleased to welcome MDwise Insurance members!
Ginger & Iru continues to grow by soon welcoming new therapists to join our team and help meet the community needs of patients seeking clinical and emotional help. I also answered the call to grow, improve, and learn something new.
Because Our Mental Health Matters!

05/17/2024

It is a 1-Year Anniversary Celebration!
May 2023 was the beginning of Ginger & Iru opening its doors for mental and emotional health counseling services at 6710 Old Trail Road!
As a clinician (as most clinicians know) I/we tend to over exert mentally. And as most of my patients know, I always encourage them to utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Self-compassion work!
Also, the month of May is Mental Health Awareness month! So, I implemented my own advise of self-compassion with my daughter and granddaughter in Arizona - appreciating Gods beautiful creation at the therapeutic Grand Canyon!
Ginger and Iru will be accepting MDWise Medicaid insurance members soon!
Thank You to the entire community for your support!
Robin Crawford, LMHC, CSAYC

03/23/2024

Not only did I recently enjoy visiting London, England (my new fav restaurant/spot, Savoy) But I also enjoyed touring Britain Bethel. One day, while touring in the red bus:) my daughter spotted a school house for children with Autism, which of course sparked my curiosity to explore....The United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia are among the top destinations renowned for their exceptional research opportunities for children with Autism.

The neurodevelopment of Autism has become more interesting over the past years as more families are experiencing this spectrum. The mirror neuron system is attractive because autism's primary features of impaired communication and social interaction appear to be related to the role that mirror neurons play in reflecting the actions and words of others.

Are these just hypotheses that await more confirmation? Hopeful possibilities are now leading to proposals for new therapies for autism...the possibilities are exciting!

Ginger and Iru now accepting insurance members with Anthem Indiana CareSource Medicaid and Marketplace!

02/10/2024

Did you know: The African American history of the amazing health benefits of Iru? The African locust bean popular among the Yoruba people is of great importance in Nigeria as they rely on it for treating and healing wounds. Studies have found that these bean compounds reduce oxidative stress. The essential oils of the African locust beans are highly valuable. The Yoruba people date to the Atlantic slave trade and have communities in the United States and other countries. The little Iru bean from Africa traveled across the seas now brings good health and beauty to the world! Learning about this made it easy for me to name and found my practice, Ginger & Iru!
What else can we learn about our emotional and mental health?
Visit Ginger & Iru @ www.giru.online
Ginger & Iru now accepting Cigna/Evernorth insurance members!

12/29/2023

After 25+ years as a service provider for PBHI/Park Center, Inc., I gave final 'goodbyes' yesterday to this company that taught me how to implement person centered care to those who were homeless, assessing for sexual abuse protection, and eventually facilitating those who need help with recovery from chemical dependency. Although as a mental health counselor it has been a challenging experience, I am so grateful for the clinical journey that has led me to now practice all on my own at Ginger & Iru, LLC.
-Ginger & Iru now accepting new clients in 2024 with Anthem Indiana Medicaid!

11/27/2023

Someone was in the office the other day and asked me "who is Ginger?" :-)

So I did some quick psychoeducation and discussed how the Ginger root first documented thousands of years ago in Southeast Asia, India and China, not only has culinary benefits but also have health benefits. Ginger is thought by many studies to be one of nature's greatest antidotes for migraines and general digestive distress.

Iru (dawa dawa) locust bean is one of West Africa's best-kept secrets. It is a staple condiment (before bouillon cubes) in several Nigerian dishes commonly enjoyed by the country's Yoruba and Edo people. Iru also has many health benefits. The Nigerian people rely on it as a source of food, traditional medicine and remedy for several ailments. Their studies show It may reduce inflammation, promote gut health and reduce levels of blood sugar. Yoruba's claim the fruits are normally used for treating hypertension.

What does all of this mean? Increased awareness about the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) the neural system that connects the emotions and brain with internal organs and glands - thus the founding of Ginger and Iru.

I am now accepting new clients who may need help with learning how to manage those emotions. Please contact me regarding your insurance confirmation and acceptance at ginger.iru@gmail.com or visit www.giru.online.

10/02/2023

I'm so grateful to have experienced a successful Open House for Ginger & Iru and Uniquely You. It could not have happened without the support of our wonderful family, friends and the community. Thank you, thank you, and I'll see you soon:-).
Robin Crawford

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6710 Old Trail Road
Fort Wayne, IN
46809

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http://www.giru.online/

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