Anchor Counseling Inc.

05/02/2026

Name that therapist!!!
Did you guess Sara Madrid? Here’s more about her:
•Bachelor’s degree in Psychology
•Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
•Licensed Professional Counselor
•Trauma Certificate, Enneagram Coach, and Typing Specialist
Art Therapy and Play Therapy
•Sara meets clients where they are with curiosity and compassion. She sees therapy as a tool to help restore your view of yourself and others.

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

A little grass-for a treat! Did you know that the lush Spring grass is almost like candy for the herd and must be limited? Limiting spring grass to 30 minutes (or less, starting with 10–15 mins) is necessary to prevent severe digestive upset (colic) and laminitis. Lush spring grass is high in sugars and fructans, which, when consumed rapidly by horses switching from hay, overwhelm the gut, cause fermentation issues, and trigger rapid weight gain.
Check out how excited they are to go touch (and eat!) grass!

04/27/2026

Our newest grounding method just in time for tomorrow’s rain:
‘In the words of the legendary CCR, “Have you ever seen the rain?” Rain can be very calming and grounding. Here’s how to use the April showers to your advantage.
Next rainfall, listen to the different sounds of the rain. Is it soft? Os it hitting leaves, the pavement, or your window?
If you can, place your hand out or step into the mist. Notice the temperature, the lightness, the way it lands on your skin.
Find 3 things the rain is touching. Watch it fall on the leaves, create puddles, and darken sidewalks and rooftops.
Inhale slowly as the rain falls… Exhale as it settles.
Like this rainstorm, this uneasiness will also pass.’

To read more grounding techniques, head to AnchorCounseling.org

04/26/2026

Meet Ivonne Estrada! She is one of our newest social workers here at Anchor Counseling.
Here’s more about her:
•Licensed Social Worker
•Master’s degree In Social Work
•Experience working with children and adolescents
•Works with adolescents and young adults
•Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, Play Therapy, Trauma Informed
•Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Self-Esteem Issues, Life Transitions, Grief/Loss, Trauma, BIPOC support, ADHD & Autism support
•She understands life can be challenging at times and is passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space to reflect on and navigate those changes.

04/22/2026

Woven Wellness is tomorrow! It’s not too late to join us for an evening of crafting and therapeutic skill building with like-minded ladies.
Call, email or head to our website to RSVP!

04/18/2026

Spring is in the air, and it’s time to get your garden ready!
Stable Path is thrilled to partner with Countryside Nursery for our first Spring Flower Sale. Every bloom you buy helps us provide life-changing equine-assisted therapy to those in need.
Orders due by May 1st at shopstablepath.org. Delivery can be arranged if needed.

04/18/2026

Does an evening of crafts and therapeutic skill building sound like a fun night? Then join us for Woven Wellness next Wednesday!

04/15/2026

New Blog Post!
We have partnered with Kayla’s Hope Foundation, an organization created to honor Kayla Brook Lehman who lost her life to su***de in 2018.
Kayla’s Hope Foundation, believes community is the heart of healing. Through partnerships with mental health providers, nonprofits, schools, and local leaders, they create connection, support, and a sense of belonging—so no one walks alone.
Su***de is a very hard topic to discuss but prevention begins with connection.
Scan the QR code or click the link in our bio to read on

***deawarenessprevention

04/14/2026

Spring Fundraiser for !
We have potted flowers, greens and herbs all for a good cause!
Partnering with Nursery in Elburn, IL, Stable Path is hosting their first springtime fundraiser!

Orders are due by May 1, 2026. Pickup will occur at Stable Minds in Elburn. Recipients will be notified of the day of pickup by May 1, 2026. If you have any questions, please email us at stablepaths1@gmail.com

Head to shopstablepath.org

04/13/2026

We are celebrating 3 years with Jessica (the Administrative assistant) and Dixie (therapy horse).
We are so grateful to have them both a part of our team. Send them well wishes in the comments!

04/11/2026

Join us this morning at the Craft and Resource Fair at Harter Middle School!
We have ducks! ‼️