Anastasi Counseling Services

04/08/2026

If you're experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety symptoms, contact your primary care provider or one of our therapists today.

03/28/2026

The cerebral cortex, or gray matter, is the brain’s outer layer. Its folds and grooves increase surface area for processing information. Divided into four lobes—frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital—it controls higher functions. Most of the cortex is the neocortex, supporting memory, reasoning, learning, emotion, consciousness, and language. It includes sensory areas (for sight, sound, touch, taste), motor areas (movement), and association areas (integrating information and memory). Damage to the cerebral cortex from injury, stroke, or disease can impact not only memory, speech, and movement but also emotional regulation, mood, and mental resilience, highlighting its critical role in both cognitive function and mental health.

03/26/2026

12/29/2025

If you have an appointment scheduled today, please be safe arriving. We offer telehealth or phone sessions as an alternative. Please reach out to our office at 641-423-4180 to check on appointments or if you would like to change your session type. Be safe out there everyone!

11/23/2025

“Failure is a part of any process, especially when you are trying to push yourself to new limits or to do things you haven’t done before.” -Aaron Davis, UW Resilience Lab

11/20/2025

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: make sleep a priority.

11/17/2025

It’s important to set limits on screen time and pay attention to the content you watch or read. Use your device’s tools to help manage time and avoid harmful material. Adults should also show healthy tech habits and teach kids about the risks of too much screen time and social media.