Diane Kerrigan & Associates Counseling

11/17/2025

11/17/2025

As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, many people begin to feel the impact of seasonal depression.
You are not alone — and help is always available.

The Westmoreland County Department of Human Services wants to remind our community that small steps can make a big difference in how you feel. Simple actions like getting outside, calling a friend, taking a warm shower, or listening to your favorite music can help brighten the darker months.

But if seasonal depression becomes overwhelming, please reach out.
You deserve support, compassion, and care — not just during winter, but all year long.

📞 If you or someone you know needs help, call ●1-878-CALLBSU

Trained professionals are ready to listen and connect you with resources.

Let’s look out for one another this winter season.
No one in Westmoreland County has to struggle alone.

11/13/2025

𝗥𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗰𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗻, 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 "𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗼𝘀" on Wednesday, November 19 at 6pm. Mental Health America of Southwestern PA invites you to the virtual presentation by Heather. Registration is free and participants receive a free digital holiday journal.
Register here: https://PeaceOverPressure-MHA-SWPA.eventbrite.com

11/08/2025

We are so excited to be a collection site for donations for the second year in a row. If you have a donation, please drop it off at our suite Monday through Thursday 10:00 to 6:00, and Friday 9:00 to 4:00. As we do not have a receptionist on site, appointment times tend to vary. If you happen to swing by this suite at a time when no one is there, please leave your donation in front of the door and we will get it as soon as we're back in. Thank you so much for considering contributing to this amazing cause!

11/08/2025

Thank you so very much to all that donated to our October Be The Change collection. The Street outreach team at Westmoreland Community Action is an amazing program.

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

The body is a system. I stumbled across a wonderful article that discusses a little bit more about this. So often people that are struggling with anxiety or depression are also having chronic GI issues. A little bit of knowledge can help you get back in the driver seat of your own body.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2016/09/16/the-mind-gut-connection?fbclid=IwVERDUAN5lkZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7dzypo0BOE6Kv0MfEALxc5ZIu1yArPC7ISnFlFgP89EpxuCq5ArqKzYrVQDg_aem_6Z0veE-vQjc2nwKxia9txA

An expert on the brain-gut axis says your trillions of gut microbes are in constant cross-talk with your brain, and there’s mounting evidence that they may affect how you feel — not just physically but emotionally.

11/05/2025

Even when your hands shake.
Even when your heart races.
Even when doubt whispers that you can’t…

If you still show up — that’s courage. 💛
You don’t need to feel fearless to be brave.
You just need to keep going.

11/03/2025

For the third year, we are a drop off site for Westmoreland Community Action’s toy drive! This collection is a bit different than our typical collections as these items must be new/unopened.

Check out our past collections and other community involvement at www.dianekerrigancounseling.com