Iowa Family Counseling LLC

Iowa Family Counseling LLC Supporting children & families with genuine, empathetic & collaborative mental healthcare across IA

Happy Kwanzaa!Kwanzaa is a time to honor family, community, culture, and shared values. It reminds us of the importance ...
12/26/2025

Happy Kwanzaa!

Kwanzaa is a time to honor family, community, culture, and shared values. It reminds us of the importance of unity, purpose, creativity, and self-determination—not just during the holidays, but all year long.

At Iowa Family Counseling, we celebrate these principles of connection, growth, and care, and encourage everyone to reflect on what strengthens their community and well-being.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Iowa Family Counseling!This season can bring joy, connection, and reflection—but it ca...
12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Iowa Family Counseling!

This season can bring joy, connection, and reflection—but it can also be a time of stress, grief, or complicated emotions. Remember to give yourself grace, take moments to breathe, and prioritize your well-being.

Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or quietly at home, you deserve care, peace, and support. You’re not alone this holiday season.

Free Community Christmas Dinner 🍽️
12/19/2025

Free Community Christmas Dinner 🍽️

Sale with overstock - cheap stocking stuffers good for clearing negative energy going into the new year! Shipping availa...
12/19/2025

Sale with overstock - cheap stocking stuffers good for clearing negative energy going into the new year! Shipping available too!

Small acts of kindness make a big difference.A quick check-in with a neighbor, sharing a resource, offering a warm smile...
12/18/2025

Small acts of kindness make a big difference.
A quick check-in with a neighbor, sharing a resource, offering a warm smile, or giving what you can—these moments ripple farther than we ever realize.

This season is a reminder that community care isn’t complicated. A little kindness can brighten someone’s entire day.

We had a successful summer group and are looking forward to our next DBT Based Skills Group for teens!  Reach out to us ...
12/16/2025

We had a successful summer group and are looking forward to our next DBT Based Skills Group for teens!

Reach out to us for more information and/or to sign up!

Feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re human.This season brings extra noise, extra expectations...
12/15/2025

Feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re human.

This season brings extra noise, extra expectations, and extra pressure, and even the strongest people can feel stretched thin. When your mind is running in ten directions or everything feels heavier than usual, it helps to return to small, steady steps.

Start with something doable:
• Drink a glass of water 💧
• Take a few slow, deep breaths 😮‍💨
• Step outside for a moment of fresh air 💨
• Write down the three thoughts crowding your mind ✍️
• Tackle one tiny task instead of the whole list ☑️
• Reach out to someone who brings you clarity or comfort 🤗

These small acts interrupt overwhelm and create a little room to breathe.

And if you’ve been feeling this way often, you’re not alone—support is available, and it’s okay to ask for help. You deserve to feel grounded and cared for, even in the busiest seasons.

One calm step can change the tone of your whole day.

Healthy boundaries are an act of self-respect.This season can pull you in many directions, but you’re allowed to protect...
12/11/2025

Healthy boundaries are an act of self-respect.
This season can pull you in many directions, but you’re allowed to protect your time, energy, and peace. Saying “no,” stepping back, or choosing what truly matters isn’t selfish—it’s caring for your well-being.

If you’re feeling stretched thin, gentle boundaries can make this month feel lighter.

A great article by our friend Sarah, over at sfcreativityandhealing, surrounding how winter’s darkness and slower pace c...
12/07/2025

A great article by our friend Sarah, over at sfcreativityandhealing, surrounding how winter’s darkness and slower pace can affect mood and energy, and encourages simple habits—light, movement, routines, and connection—to stay well.
❄️
With small, steady supports, winter can become a season of resilience instead of struggle.
💙

Read it here ⬇️
https://www.sarahflemingcounseling.com/blog/2014/1/14/winter-resilience?rq=Winter

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.It’s a reminder to celebrate abilities, lift up voices, and crea...
12/03/2025

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

It’s a reminder to celebrate abilities, lift up voices, and create communities that are accessible, inclusive, and supportive for everyone.

At Iowa Family Counseling, we believe mental health care should be accessible to all, regardless of ability. Together, we can foster understanding, reduce stigma, and ensure everyone feels seen, valued, and supported.

Hello, December.As the year winds down, many of us feel a mix of reflection, anticipation, and everything in between. Th...
12/01/2025

Hello, December.
As the year winds down, many of us feel a mix of reflection, anticipation, and everything in between. This month is a reminder that even in the busiest seasons, it’s okay to pause, breathe, and give yourself space to reset.

At Iowa Family Counseling, we’re here to support you through the holidays and beyond—whether you’re navigating stress, seeking clarity, or simply needing someone in your corner.

Here’s to a month of gentleness, gratitude, and new beginnings.
You deserve care, and you don’t have to go through this season alone.

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