Rain River Counseling

04/05/2026

Happy Easter! We hope you have a great weekend wherever it finds you! We are grateful to serve our community through providing mental health services!

03/10/2026

If you feel more tired, irritable, anxious, or unfocused this week… your brain is just adjusting. Sunlight is the most powerful synchronizer of our circadian rhythms, the internally generated clocks our bodies follow.

More sleep. More sunlight. More grace for yourself. Here’s to springing forward fully aware of the affects the time has on our mental health.

02/24/2026

Continuing with bringing awareness to the heart and mind connection during American Heart Month. 🧠 + ❤️

Your heart loves a routine as much as your brain does.

Your circadian rhythm (internal clock) regulates everything from metabolism to blood pressure. Disrupting this rhythm through irregular sleep or light exposure at night can increase your risk of heart disease by up to 26%.

Anxiety often disrupts our sleep, creating a cycle that further stresses the heart. Aligning your schedule eating and sleeping at consistent times is a powerful preventive tool.

Which part of your routine feels most out of sync? Let’s chat in the comments! 👇

02/19/2026

The work that you do on yourself is meaningful. The change that you choose to make effects more than you know.

7344 likes, 161 comments. “Keep moving forward and looking up 🌻”

02/19/2026

Is your anxiety stressing more than just your mind? February is American Heart Health Awareness Month, a perfect time to talk about how mental health is heart health.

Chronic anxiety keeps the body in a constant “fight or flight” state, releasing stress hormones like cortisol that can increase blood pressure and lead to longterm arterial damage.

Caring for your emotional well being isn’t a luxury it’s a vital part of protecting your cardiovascular system.

02/06/2026

Happy Friday! You’ve made it to the weekend. Sometimes life can feel a little heavy. It can be anything weighing on you that you’ve experienced this week. If you are placed in a situation where things feel heavy, we’d like to introduce the tool of GRACE. This is an excellent way to cope when feeling dysregulated.

Interested in learning more coping skills or wanting a place to process? We have openings. DM us for more info.

01/30/2026

That Friday feeling, may just be emotions bubbling to the surface. Sometimes we bypass our emotions until we’re ready to process them. If bypassing is a habit for you, we are here to help you learn how to process. If you’re one that has never thought about what you do, here’s your sign to take a moment to check in.

If you’re thinking about starting your processing journey, we have openings. Our therapists are available In person and virtually.

01/16/2026

Guys, seriously? I love my team!

01/14/2026

Here’s a gentle reminder to incorporate a little self care when you can. Here’s a simple way! Just pick one and maybe incorporate these affirmations into your daily routine. Positive affirmations change your perception, reframe your mindset, and builds self confidence.

01/06/2026

Have you been thinking about talking with a mental health professional? Choosing to reach out for support is a real sign of strength.

A mental health professional can offer compassionate support and practical tools to help you feel better and grow stronger over time. You deserve that kind of care — and you do not have to navigate this alone.

If you'd like to start the new year by taking this step, we're here to help. Visit afsp.org/findaprofessional for more info.

01/04/2026

If you are facing these challenges, we are here for you. Our very own Amber Brooks is trained by PSI. Contact us today for more information on getting the support you deserve to walk through the journey you’re facing.

💙 New Year, New Awareness 💙

As we step into January, it’s a powerful time to check in on how you’re really feeling after birth.
Not every postpartum mood change is the same, and knowing the difference can help you get the right support:

🔹 Baby Blues: Temporary mood swings, tearfulness, irritability; usually resolve within 2 weeks
🔹 Postpartum Depression (PPD): Persistent sadness, low energy, hopelessness, loss of interest; may last months without treatment
🔹 Postpartum Anxiety (PPA): Excessive worry, racing thoughts, panic; can interfere with daily life

✨ Early recognition leads to earlier support and recovery.

And remember, perinatal mental health conditions can also include OCD, Bipolar Mood Disorders, PTSD, and Psychosis.

💙 You are not alone, and help is available.

If you need support now:
🔷 Call or text the Postpartum Support International HelpLine at 800-944-4773 (no diagnosis needed)
🔷 Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262
🔷 In a crisis, call or text 988
🔷 Download the Connect by PSI app
🔷 Visit Postpartum.net for programs and resources

✨ A new year can be the beginning of feeling better.

01/03/2026

The New Year might just feel like the right time to prioritize self-care. Self-care can seem unattainable but it starts with prioritizing yourself. It can begin by learning that reaching out for help can be as small as trying something new where you process and learn tools to be just who you’ve always been strong enough to be. Here at Rain River, we want to walk alongside our clients towards self-exploration and healing. Our team has openings if you or someone you know are interested in starting therapy.