Birch Counseling

01/13/2026

Have you met Ally Case, MA, LADC? Ally joined the Birch family tree about 3 months ago and is focused on working with individuals using a person-centered, individualized and nonjudgmental approach.

Learn more about Ally here: https://www.birchcounseling.com/our-counselorst #/ally-helleksen

01/08/2026

Compassion.

We often share this willingly with others, but what about being compassionate with yourself?

Why you give compassion to everyone except yourself.

01/06/2026

Parents: Here are "7 Controversial New Year's Resolutions for Parents".

This just might be the mind shift you have been waiting for.

If legacy building is more important to you than fitting in, these parenting New Year's resolutions will put you ahead of the game.

01/02/2026

“Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tiptoe if you must, but take a step.” — Naeem Callaway

As we step into the new year, remember this: progress doesn’t have to be loud or dramatic. Some of the most meaningful changes start with the tiniest step. Call for support, schedule your first appointment, or simply show up for yourself today.

At BIRCH, we celebrate each forward move, no matter how small.
Here’s to a year of courage, compassion, and growth.

12/31/2025

Happy New Year!

As the calendar flips to a fresh start, now is the perfect time to think about mental health strategies for lasting change.

As the calendar flips to a fresh start, many of us reflect on the year gone by and set our sights on self-improvement. Rainer Maria Rilke beautifully captures this spirit in his words: “And now let us believe in a long year that is given to us, new, untouched, full of things that have never been, ...

12/29/2025

Scroll, Pause, Repeat: How Social Media is Shaping Youth Attention, Anxiety, and Mental Health

In the past decade, social media has evolved from a place to share photos and updates into a dominant force shaping how young people think, feel, and connect. For many kids and teens, platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat are woven into the rhythm of daily life. But alongside creativity and

12/27/2025

We all get busy and forget to breathe, especially at this time of the year.
Today, we encourage you to take a break. Stretch, breathe, relax, and regroup.

Make it a great day.

12/26/2025

The holidays can be a mix of emotions.

Don't forget to take time for yourself and give yourself the compassion you give others.

Support is here, if you want it.

Here is a resource on prioritizing self-care during the holidays. https://www.nami.org/relationships/how-to-prioritize-self-care-during-the-holidays/

12/25/2025

However you’re spending the holidays, busy, quiet, joyful, or somewhere in between, we’re wishing you moments of peace, connection, and care.

From all of us at BIRCH, happy holidays

12/24/2025

“At the end of the day, let there be no excuses, no explanations, no regrets. We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here NOW with the power to shape your day and your future.” — Steve Maraboli

How will you let go of what is dragging you down and reclaim your energy for the future?

Inspired by Steve Maraboli’s quote “At the end of the day, let there be no excuses, no explanations, no regrets. We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here NOW with the power to shape your ...

12/03/2025

A recent study shows that a short social media detox improves mental health.

Here's how to take a break and see the benefits.

Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.

12/03/2025

Wondering what it’s like to start therapy?

At BIRCH Counseling, we know the unknown can be a barrier. A first session is about conversation — not pressure. It's a chance to be heard, reflect, and figure out what support looks like for you.

Starting is a strength. And we’re here to make that first step easier.