Groundwork Counseling LLC

03/20/2026

03/16/2026

This Friday!! Come hangout with us and let's figure out how to manage stress together! 😎

🌿 Stress Management Workshop — March 20th, 5–7 PM

Take a breather with us! On March 20th from 5–7 PM, at the Montgomery County Public Library, we’re hosting a Stress Management Workshop designed to help you unwind, reset, and pick up practical tools for navigating everyday stress.

You’re welcome to RSVP ahead of time or simply drop in—whatever works best for you.

And yes, there will be free refreshments to keep things relaxed and enjoyable.

If you would like to RSVP, you can also call our office phone at 859-432-1064

03/16/2026

Did you know? 🤔

Groundwork Counseling has a rewards system for clients (children and adults) who attend in-person sessions! For every 10 appointments that you come into the office for a therapy session, you can get a prize!

The next time you come in, be sure to ask us about it!

03/12/2026

Today, we want to put the spotlight on our wonderful Clinician Jennifer! Jennifer enjoys seeing children and has availability to meet with kiddos via telehealth and in-person at our office in Mt. Sterling.

To inquire further about availability, contact us at 859-432-1064!

03/11/2026

Next week is our Stress Relief Workshop at the Mount Sterling Public Library! Come hangout with us or stop by and say hello! We're excited to meet you guys!

🌿 Stress Management Workshop — March 20th, 5–7 PM

Take a breather with us! On March 20th from 5–7 PM, at the Montgomery County Public Library, we’re hosting a Stress Management Workshop designed to help you unwind, reset, and pick up practical tools for navigating everyday stress.

You’re welcome to RSVP ahead of time or simply drop in—whatever works best for you.

And yes, there will be free refreshments to keep things relaxed and enjoyable.

If you would like to RSVP, you can also call our office phone at 859-432-1064

03/10/2026

Hey everyone!

Happy Tuesday!! We're on the hunt for a clinician to add to our team! Check out the listing and share with your friends!

Groundwork Counseling LLC

03/09/2026

Mindfulness or "being present." Let's talk about that for a moment. We're constantly on the go and sometimes can feel like we're in the rat race of life. Here are a few tips to help with being in the moment or being present.

03/04/2026

We're happy to announce a new addition to our team! Please give a warm welcome in the comments to Natalie Vazquez. She is our very helpful practicum/intern student! Natalie is accepting clients at a self-pay rate of $25 per session. She will begin seeing clients at our office in Mt. Sterling and transition to both telehealth and in-person in the Summer!

Read below to learn more about Natalie!!

Natalie is a practicum and internship counseling student currently working toward her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of the Cumberlands. A Mt. Sterling native, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Transylvania University and is passionate about serving individuals and families in her community.

Natalie believes that therapy is a space for growth, healing, and feeling truly heard. She enjoys walking alongside clients as they learn to care for themselves, strengthen their relationships, and create a life that feels more balanced and meaningful.

She works with a wide range of clients, including children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Natalie strives to create a supportive, comfortable environment where clients feel safe exploring their thoughts, emotions, and goals.

Outside of her work and studies, Natalie loves spending time with her family. She also enjoys cooking, gardening, practicing yoga, and traveling.

Welcome to the team Natalie!! 🎉

03/02/2026

People often imagine depression as “sadness” or “low energy,” but it can include:

Emotional Changes — sadness, numbness, irritability, guilt, emptiness
Physical Symptoms — fatigue, changes in sleep or appetite, aches, slowed movement
Cognitive effects — trouble concentrating, feeling foggy, indecisiveness
Behavioral shifts — withdrawing, losing interest in things, feeling overwhelmed by small tasks
Internal experiences — hopelessness, feeling disconnected, feeling like you’re “not yourself”

🎨 Why “many colors” is a helpful way to describe it
Thinking of depression as having many colors captures a few truths:

- It can be subtle or intense, and it can shift over time.
- It doesn’t always look like sadness; sometimes it looks like anger, restlessness, or numbness.
- People can appear “functional” on the outside while struggling internally.
- It’s not a character flaw or a mood you can snap out of — it’s a real mental health condition with emotional, physical, and cognitive dimensions.

🧭 What this means for understanding and support
Recognizing the full range of symptoms helps people:

- Notice signs earlier
- Understand their own experiences with more compassion
- Communicate more clearly with others
- Seek support that fits what they’re actually going through

What part of this description feels most connected to what you’ve seen or felt?

02/25/2026

🌿 Stress Management Workshop — March 20th, 5–7 PM

Take a breather with us! On March 20th from 5–7 PM, at the Montgomery County Public Library, we’re hosting a Stress Management Workshop designed to help you unwind, reset, and pick up practical tools for navigating everyday stress.

You’re welcome to RSVP ahead of time or simply drop in—whatever works best for you.

And yes, there will be free refreshments to keep things relaxed and enjoyable.

If you would like to RSVP, you can also call our office phone at 859-432-1064

02/16/2026

🧠 Thoughts ≠ Intentions
The brain produces thousands of random, intrusive, contradictory, even bizarre thoughts every day. Most of them say nothing about your character or your values. They’re more like mental weather—sometimes sunny, sometimes chaotic, rarely personal.

🌱 Guilt tends to show up when:
You hold yourself to very high standards

You confuse having a thought with wanting to act on it

You assume “If I thought it, it must mean something”

You’re trying to control your mind instead of observing it

But thoughts don’t become meaningful until you choose to engage with them. Feeling guilty for a thought is like feeling guilty for a dream—you didn’t choose it, and it doesn’t define you.

A more grounded way to respond:
Notice the thought

Acknowledge it without judgment

Let it pass without assigning moral weight

It’s a skill, and it gets easier with practice.

02/13/2026

Walking into one of our office spaces doesn’t feel clinical or cold. It feels calm. The lighting is soft, the seating is comfortable, and the atmosphere is intentionally warm and welcoming. From the moment you step inside, the goal is for you to exhale a little.

We know that sometimes it’s hard to talk about the hard stuff. That first visit can come with nerves, uncertainty, or even hesitation. That’s why we’ve created a space that feels cozy and grounded — somewhere you can settle in, take your time, and not feel rushed or judged.

You might notice the quiet. The softness. The little details that make it feel less like an “office” and more like a place where real conversations can happen. Everything is designed to help you feel safe enough to open up at your own pace.

Because when the environment feels calm, it becomes just a little easier to share what’s on your heart.