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11/21/2025

We are smack dab in the middle of fall and some of you may be feeling the SAD! Here are some facts about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and some things that might help you get through it!

09/08/2025

04/25/2025

There’s something so peaceful about a spring rain 🌿🌦️

Coming through winter can be tough, and often the last thing we might want to see is more rain.

Winter may be cold, dark, and damp, but what does winter really offer us? For some, maybe rest, quietness, coziness. A time for reflection, to slow down, to prepare for a new chapter. It is not always a comfortable time, especially to those who prefer the warmer months; however, the benefits of winter often go overlooked.

Looking at spring, we find new life, warmth, a symphony of nature, excitement, grounding, plans for activities and adventures! This rain is bringing not just mud, humidity, or inconvenience, it’s offering new life! We can’t have flowers without the rain. It may be difficult, but instead of feeling discomfort with the rain, try gratitude and optimism! Hop into a cozy spot and watch the way the plants, birds, and wildlife spring to action when it rains. Notice how the sun shimmers off of the wet leaves when the clouds clear, or the smell of rain soaking the earth for the plants.

Everyone has their preferred season, and, to them, it’s the most beautiful and comfortable time of their year. No matter which that season may be for you, take time to slow down and appreciate the beauty, offerings, and feelings that come with whichever of the seasons we encounter! You may find something new to appreciate today ❤️

01/03/2025

What are your resolutions for 2025?

10/11/2024

You can find me in the Magnolia office today !!! It’s such a cozy space to talk! If you’ve not decided to begin a counseling journey yet, I hope a glance at this welcoming space can help change your mind.

I can help with:
•Depression
•Anxiety/panic
•Trauma
•Seasonal Affective Disorder
•Adjustment
•Grief and loss
•Serious mental illness
•Personality disorders
•So much more!

You can reach me by phone/text at 256-291-8215 or email at croberts@takethereinscounseling.com

I hope to see you in this very office sometime soon!

09/22/2024

09/15/2024

With Autumn and Winter quickly approaching, I wanted to take the opportunity address Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).