Cowick Mental Health Services

Cowick Mental Health Services Teletherapy serving FL and KY. Teletherapy services for clients located in Florida, Kentucky, Montana, and Georgia. EMDR trained.

Owner / Therapist, Jessica Cowick, LCSW, is an Army Veteran and Military Spouse who specializes in Trauma, Suicidality, Dissociative Disorders, Depression, and Anxiety.

Day 12: Twelve Steps Toward a Healthier You in the New YearAs the year comes to a close, it offers a natural pause — a c...
12/24/2025

Day 12: Twelve Steps Toward a Healthier You in the New Year

As the year comes to a close, it offers a natural pause — a chance to reflect, reset, and look ahead with intention.

Here are twelve thoughtful steps you can take toward a healthier you in the new year:

1. Be kind to yourself
2. Prioritize rest and recovery
3. Set goals that feel realistic and sustainable
4. Establish and honor personal boundaries
5. Stay connected to people who support you
6. Incorporate movement that feels nourishing
7. Care for your physical and emotional needs
8. Make space for joy, creativity, and rest
9. Release comparison and unrealistic expectations
10. Practice regular emotional check-ins
11. Reach out when you need support
12. Explore therapy as part of your overall wellness

Lasting change doesn’t happen overnight. Small, intentional choices — made consistently — can support meaningful growth over time.

From all of us at Cowick Mental Health, we wish you a peaceful holiday season and a hopeful, healthy start to the new year. Support is here whenever you’re ready.

Day 11: Eleven Warning Signs Not to IgnoreOur mental health often speaks to us in subtle ways. These signs aren’t meant ...
12/23/2025

Day 11: Eleven Warning Signs Not to Ignore

Our mental health often speaks to us in subtle ways. These signs aren’t meant to create fear — they’re gentle reminders to pause, check in with ourselves, and consider what support might be helpful.

Here are eleven signs that may be worth paying attention to:

1. Feeling persistently low, numb, or emotionally heavy
2. Increased worry, anxiety, or feeling on edge
3. Pulling away from relationships or activities you once enjoyed
4. Changes in sleep patterns
5. Ongoing fatigue or lack of motivation
6. Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
7. Increased irritability or emotional sensitivity
8. Feeling overwhelmed by daily responsibilities
9. Unexplained physical symptoms such as headaches or tension
10. Using unhealthy coping habits more often than usual
11. A sense that you don’t quite feel like yourself

Noticing these signs doesn’t mean something is “wrong” — it simply means you may benefit from additional support.

At Cowick Mental Health, we’re here to provide a safe, compassionate space to talk, reflect, and begin caring for your mental well-being. When you’re ready, support is available.

Day 10: Ten Questions to Ask Yourself During StressStress can make everything feel urgent and overwhelming. Pausing to a...
12/22/2025

Day 10: Ten Questions to Ask Yourself During Stress

Stress can make everything feel urgent and overwhelming. Pausing to ask yourself the right questions can help bring clarity and calm in the moment.

Here are ten questions to gently check in with yourself when stress is high:

1. What am I feeling right now?
2. What’s actually within my control?
3. What might be making this feel heavier than it is?
4. Have I eaten, slept, or rested enough today?
5. What do I need in this moment?
6. Is this a problem I can solve now, or later?
7. What would I say to a friend feeling this way?
8. Am I being hard on myself unnecessarily?
9. Who can I reach out to for support?
10. What’s one small step I can take next?

At Cowick Mental Health, we believe stress doesn’t need to be managed perfectly — just intentionally, with care and support.

Day 9: Nine Ways to Strengthen Emotional ResilienceResilience isn’t about pushing through without support — it’s about d...
12/19/2025

Day 9: Nine Ways to Strengthen Emotional Resilience

Resilience isn’t about pushing through without support — it’s about developing skills that help you adapt, recover, and move forward during difficult seasons.

Here are nine ways to strengthen emotional resilience:

1. Be Gentle With Yourself
Self-kindness supports healing and growth.

2. Maintain Meaningful Connections
Supportive relationships can make challenges feel more manageable.

3. Create Daily Structure
Routines provide a sense of predictability and grounding.

4. Prioritize Physical Well-Being
Caring for your body plays an important role in emotional health.

5. Set and Honor Boundaries
Healthy limits protect your mental and emotional energy.

6. Focus on the Present Moment
Grounding yourself in what you can control reduces overwhelm.

7. Allow Space for Emotions
All feelings are valid and deserve acknowledgment.

8. Recognize Your Progress
Noticing small steps forward builds confidence over time.

9. Work With a Mental Health Professional
Therapy can help you develop resilience in ways that are personal and sustainable.

At Cowick Mental Health, we’re here to support you as you build resilience and care for your mental well-being.

Day 8: Eight Common Myths About TherapyTherapy is often misunderstood, which can make taking the first step feel harder ...
12/18/2025

Day 8: Eight Common Myths About Therapy

Therapy is often misunderstood, which can make taking the first step feel harder than it needs to be. Let’s take a moment to clear up a few common myths.

Here are eight myths about therapy — and what’s actually true:

1. “Therapy is only for serious mental health concerns.”

Therapy can support everyday stress, personal growth, and life transitions.

2. “Needing therapy means I’ve failed.”

Seeking support is a proactive step toward well-being.

3. “Therapy is just talking about the past.”

While the past may come up, therapy is also focused on practical tools for the present.

4. “A therapist will tell me what to do.”

Therapy is collaborative — you remain in control of your goals.

5. “I won’t feel comfortable opening up.”

Therapy moves at your pace in a safe, confidential environment.

6. “Progress takes forever.”

Many people notice meaningful change sooner than expected.

7. “Therapy isn’t affordable or accessible.”

There are a variety of care options available to meet different needs.

8. “I need to know exactly what to say.”

You can start exactly where you are — no preparation required.

At Cowick Mental Health, we’re committed to providing thoughtful, compassionate care and helping people feel informed and supported as they consider therapy.

Day 7: Seven Healthy Coping Skills to Support Your Mental Well-BeingHealthy coping skills help us respond to stress in w...
12/17/2025

Day 7: Seven Healthy Coping Skills to Support Your Mental Well-Being

Healthy coping skills help us respond to stress in ways that are supportive — not overwhelming. They don’t make challenges disappear, but they can make them more manageable.

Here are seven healthy coping skills to keep in your toolbox:

1. Slow, Intentional Breathing
Pausing to regulate your breath can help calm your body and mind.

2. Grounding in the Present Moment
Use your senses to reconnect with the here and now when thoughts feel overwhelming.

3. Physical Movement
Even gentle movement can release tension and improve mood.

4. Writing Things Out
Journaling can help organize thoughts and process emotions.

5. Healthy Boundaries
Protecting your time and energy is an important part of mental wellness.

6. Meaningful Connection
Reaching out to someone you trust can provide reassurance and perspective.

7. Professional Support
Working with a therapist can help you build coping skills tailored to your needs.

At Cowick Mental Health, we’re here to support you with thoughtful, compassionate care every step of the way.

Day 6: Six Ways Counseling Can Support Your Mental HealthCounseling isn’t only about working through difficult moments —...
12/16/2025

Day 6: Six Ways Counseling Can Support Your Mental Health

Counseling isn’t only about working through difficult moments — it can also be a valuable space for reflection, growth, and healing.

Here are six ways counseling can support your mental well-being:

1. A Supportive, Confidential Environment
A place to talk openly, feel understood, and share without fear of judgment.

2. Greater Self-Insight
Counseling can help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and patterns.

3. Practical Coping Strategies
Learn tools to manage stress, anxiety, trauma responses, and emotional overwhelm.

4. Stronger Communication Skills
Develop healthier ways to express feelings, needs, and boundaries.

5. Improved Emotional Resilience
Build confidence and resilience as you navigate life’s challenges.

6. Guidance During Change or Transition
Whether you’re facing loss, stress, or personal change, counseling offers steady support.

At Cowick Mental Health, we’re committed to providing thoughtful, compassionate care that meets you where you are.

Day 5: Five Tools Therapists Often EncourageSupporting your mental health doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Often, it’s...
12/15/2025

Day 5: Five Tools Therapists Often Encourage

Supporting your mental health doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Often, it’s the small, consistent tools that make the biggest difference over time.

Here are five tools therapists commonly encourage as part of emotional and mental well-being:

1. Grounding Practices
Techniques like slow breathing or focusing on your senses can help calm the nervous system.

2. Journaling or Reflection
Putting thoughts on paper can help organize emotions and create insight.

3. Daily Routines
Predictable rhythms around sleep, meals, and daily activities provide stability during stressful seasons.

4. Physical Movement
Movement — even gentle or brief — can support mood, focus, and emotional regulation.

5. Meaningful Connection
Spending time with supportive people or engaging in therapy can reduce isolation and build resilience.

At Cowick Mental Health, we focus on practical tools that support long-term emotional health and help individuals navigate life with greater balance and clarity.

Day 4: Four Signs You May Be Experiencing BurnoutBurnout can show up in subtle ways long before we realize how overwhelm...
12/13/2025

Day 4: Four Signs You May Be Experiencing Burnout

Burnout can show up in subtle ways long before we realize how overwhelmed we’ve become. It often affects our energy, emotions, and ability to function day to day.

Here are four signs that may indicate burnout:

1. Ongoing Exhaustion
Feeling worn down even after rest or time off.

2. Increased Irritability or Detachment
Becoming more easily frustrated or emotionally distant.

3. Reduced Motivation
Struggling to start tasks or feeling disengaged from things that once mattered.

4. Mental Fog
Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or staying focused.

Burnout isn’t a weakness — it’s your body and mind asking for support.

At Cowick Mental Health, we help individuals recognize burnout and develop healthier ways to cope, restore balance, and move forward.

Day 3: Three Thought Patterns That Can Affect Your Mental HealthThe way we interpret situations can strongly shape how w...
12/12/2025

Day 3: Three Thought Patterns That Can Affect Your Mental Health

The way we interpret situations can strongly shape how we feel and respond. Sometimes our thoughts lean toward patterns that increase stress or emotional discomfort without us even realizing it.

Here are three common thought patterns to be mindful of:

1. Black-and-White Thinking
Viewing situations in extremes, without recognizing the gray areas.
Example: “If this didn’t go perfectly, it wasn’t worth doing.”

2. Jumping to Conclusions
Assuming we know what someone else is thinking or why something happened.
Example: “They haven’t replied — I must have done something wrong.”

3. Worst-Case Thinking
Immediately imagining the most negative outcome.
Example: “If this doesn’t work out, everything will fall apart.”

Becoming aware of these patterns can help you pause, reflect, and respond more intentionally rather than reacting automatically.

At Cowick Mental Health, we help individuals develop insight into their thought patterns and build healthier ways of coping and responding.

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Gulf Breeze, FL

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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