Montesinos Counseling Services

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸

If you are a veteran or know one, reach out, check in, and remind them that their story matters. 💙

Today, we recognize the courage, resilience, and sacrifice of those who served.

This Veterans Day, let’s also remember the importance of mental health — the need for healing doesn’t end when service does.

11/07/2025

🌿 Find Calm Through Difficult Times 🌿

Whether you’re a caregiver, a parent supporting a child through health-related treatments, or simply navigating daily stress — taking care of your mind matters.

We’ve created a free online guide with tools for relaxation, mindfulness, and stress relief, including:
✨ Grounding and breathing exercises
🎶 Music suggestions to lift your mood
💛 Coping strategies for caregivers and families

Take a moment for yourself. You deserve it.
➡️ Visit our new Coping Strategies page here: https://www.montesinoscounseling.com/mentalhealthtools

Send a message to learn more

11/03/2025

Peace begins when you accept that what’s out of your control doesn’t belong in your mind.

10/13/2025

Cortisol is your body’s main stress hormone.
Think of it as your internal alarm system.

✅ It helps you wake up in the morning
✅ Gives you energy to handle challenges
✅ Keeps you alert in stressful situations

But…
When stress never stops, cortisol stays high—and that’s when problems start:

⚠️ Trouble sleeping
⚠️ Weight gain (especially belly fat)
⚠️ Anxiety or irritability
⚠️ Feeling burnt out or exhausted

09/11/2025

Sometimes we need a gentle reminder that it's okay to take a mental health day if we need it.

Send a message to learn more

09/10/2025

🧠 Did you know part of your brain can set off an “anxiety alarm” before you even realize what’s happening?

The good news: you can calm that alarm with 4-7-8 breathing and a few simple worry questions that help your thinking brain take back control.

👉 Read more + practical tools here: https://tinyurl.com/42esthf2

General anxiety can feel overwhelming, but it starts with how your brain processes stress. The amygdala sounds the alarm, while the frontal lobe helps solve problems. In this blog, explore how to calm the amygdala, activate your frontal lobe, and use 4-7-8 breathing plus worry questions to reduce an

08/27/2025

🌟 We’re excited to welcome Jack Davis, RMHCI, to our therapy team! Jack specializes in supporting children, teens, and young adults, especially those who are creative or neurodiverse. With a warm and collaborative approach, Jack helps clients navigate challenges like self-esteem, identity, life transitions, ADHD, and family dynamics.

He is now accepting new clients with Florida Blue and Aetna insurance, as well as sliding scale and private pay options.

Ready to take the next step? Schedule an appointment with Jack at www.mcsjax.com!

08/06/2025

Did you know that criticism, control, and complaining are three common patterns that can quietly undermine your mental health? We see these challenges often with our clients, and the good news is, you CAN BREAK FREE from them! 🌱

Want to learn how these habits affect your mind and discover science-backed strategies for lasting change? Check out our latest blog post for practical tips and insights.

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08/01/2025

Just like your phone runs on an operating system, our minds run on “programming”—a complex mix of our experiences, beliefs, and even deeper layers like our collective unconscious and genetic memory. Sometimes, this programming can keep us stuck in old patterns without us even realizing it.

Therapy offers a safe space to explore and understand these hidden influences. By becoming aware of your mind’s operating system, you can update it—making room for healing, growth, and positive change.

Ready to discover what’s running in the background? We’re here to help you rewrite your story. www.mcsjax.com

07/31/2025

07/24/2025

It’s difficult truth time—this comes from a place of love and is meant as gentle feedback to get people thinking. ❤️

When we hear someone say, “I don’t believe in therapy,” what we really hear is…

• “I’m not ready to change.”
• “I had a bad therapy experience in the past.”
• “In my culture, seeking help isn’t encouraged.”
• “I was taught to handle things on my own, even when it hurts.”
• “I’m worried about being judged for needing help.”
• “I don’t want to look myself in the mirror and take accountability.”
• “I worry about what my family or community would think.”
• “I’m not sure what therapy actually involves.”
• “I’m afraid to revisit painful experiences.”
• “I don’t know if things can really get better.”
• “I was never shown that it’s okay to talk about feelings.”
• “I don’t want to feel vulnerable.”
• “I worry it means something is ‘wrong’ with me.”

If any of these feel true for you, know you’re not alone. It’s okay if it takes time to feel ready, and it’s okay to have questions or concerns.

We invite you to come as you are—no judgment from us. Our hope is that, in your own time, you discover what is truly meant for your highest good. Support is here when you’re ready. 💬✨

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07/17/2025

Many people struggle with being people pleasers and tend to avoid conflict and disapproval. If this resonates with you, know that you don’t have to continue living this way—there is another path available.

We encourage you to reach out if you relate to this experience. We are honored to assist individuals in reclaiming their energy and achieving a more peaceful life.