Heartstrings Counseling

10/27/2025

What is the first thing on this that jumps out to you?
Mine is "Daily goals" next is "Projects"

10/21/2025

Still wondering if you need therapy?
Here are 4 signs to look for when asking yourself this question.

10/17/2025

📢 Attention Parents & Teens!
Teen years can be tough. From school stress to social challenges like bullying, anxiety, or low self-esteem—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But you don’t have to face it alone. 💚
Counseling can be a safe, supportive space for teens to process their emotions, build confidence, and discover healthier ways to cope. It’s about giving them hope for a brighter future and fostering stronger, more positive connections.
We’re offering 5 sessions for only $35 each to help teens take the first step toward mental wellness.
📅 Book an appointment today and start this important journey. https://www.heartstringscounseling.org/appointment-requests
Because every teen deserves the chance to shine. 🌟

10/14/2025

"Pretzel breathing" is a calming strategy that can be done almost anywhere by almost anyone🥨🥰🥨

10/13/2025

Join our "Giving from the Heart" monthly donation program

Here’s how:
1) Go to our website https://www.HeartstringsCounseling.org
2) Click the donate button which will send you directly to our secure PayPal account
3) Choose your monthly amount to donate

Your donation is tax-deductible and will help people in need.

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Enjoy your weekend ☺️

10/07/2025

Happy Taco Tuesday one and all!!! 🌮😁

10/06/2025

Help for Anxiety and/or Depression are available at Heartstrings Counseling
(916) 676-7405 or www.HeartstringsCounseling.org

09/29/2025

According to Harvard Health:

There is no magic pill to prevent cognitive decline, no single almighty brain food can ensure a sharp brain as you age.
Research shows that the best brain foods are the same ones that protect your heart and blood vessels, including the following:

--Green, leafy vegetables. Leafy greens such as kale, spinach, collards, and broccoli are rich in brain-healthy nutrients like vitamin K, lutein, folate, and beta carotene. Research suggests these plant-based foods may help slow cognitive decline.
--Fatty fish. Fatty fish are abundant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, healthy unsaturated fats that have been linked to lower blood levels of beta-amyloid—the protein that forms damaging clumps in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. Try to eat fish at least twice a week, but choose varieties that are low in mercury, such as salmon, cod, canned light tuna, and pollack. If you're not a fan of fish, ask your doctor about taking an omega-3 supplement, or choose terrestrial omega-3 sources such as flaxseeds, avocados, and walnuts.
--Berries. Flavonoids, the natural plant pigments that give berries their brilliant hues, also help improve memory, research shows. A study done by researchers at Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital found that women who consumed two or more servings of strawberries and blueberries each week delayed memory decline by up to two-and-a-half years.
--Tea and coffee. The caffeine in your morning cup of coffee or tea might offer more than just a short-term concentration boost. In a study published in The Journal of Nutrition, participants with higher caffeine consumption scored better on tests of mental function. Caffeine might also help solidify new memories, according to other research. Investigators at Johns Hopkins University asked participants to study a series of images and then take either a placebo or a 200-milligram caffeine tablet. More members of the caffeine group were able to correctly identify the images on the following day.
--Walnuts. Nuts are excellent sources of protein and healthy fats, and one type of nut in particular might also improve memory. A study from UCLA linked higher walnut consumption to improved cognitive test scores. Walnuts are high in a type of omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Diets rich in ALA and other omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to lower blood pressure and cleaner arteries. That's good for both the heart and brain.
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09/26/2025

Enjoy a weekend of simple joys and unwavering love.