Panahi Counseling, P.C.

01/05/2026

Overwhelmed by parenting advice online? Learn how to spot toxic, black-and-white messages, protect your mental health, and trust your own voice as a parent.

01/01/2026

As the new year begins, remember that growth doesn’t have to be rushed. Be gentle with yourself, care for your mental health, and take things one step at a time.

Happy New Year!

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12/18/2025

12/18/2025

Seasonal depression is more than just the winter blues. These strategies can help.

Support your seasonal depression with more than sunlight. Learn how daily rhythms—sleep, movement, connection, and thoughts—can ease SAD symptoms and how Panahi Counseling can help you build a realistic winter plan.

12/08/2025

Learn some practical ways to cope with grief during the holidays.

Holiday seasons can feel especially painful after losing someone you love, leaving you torn between “pushing through” as if everything is fine and finding a more meaningful way to grieve.

11/18/2025

Behind every meaningful therapeutic experience is a supportive, connected team. At Panahi Counseling, we work hard to create a healthy environment for our clinicians, knowing that when our team thrives, our clients feel it, and their outcomes improve.

11/11/2025

Take control of your thoughts by understanding catastrophizing. Learn techniques to prevent worst-case scenarios from ruling your mind.

08/05/2025

Why are we nice to people who make us feel small, drained, or invisible? Why is it so hard to stand up for ourselves, even when we’re hurting?

This blog post explores a trauma response that often flies under the radar: fawning. It’s when we try to stay safe by pleasing others, even at the cost of our own needs.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns of over-apologizing, avoiding conflict, or putting everyone else first, this one’s for you.

Being “the nice one” isn’t always about kindness. Learn how the fawning trauma response hides beneath people-pleasing and self-abandonment.

07/11/2025

Many couples wait years before starting therapy, often when things feel too far gone. This post explores why that happens and how starting sooner can make all the difference.

Many couples wait years before starting therapy—often after problems have grown worse. Learn why couples delay getting help and how starting early can strengthen your relationship.

05/20/2025

Remote work isn’t always the dream setup we imagine. Without boundaries, it can quietly erode our mental well-being. This post explores the hidden toll of remote work, the early signs of burnout, and how you can protect your mental health before it’s too late.

Explore the realities of remote work burnout and learn effective strategies to maintain mental well-being while working from home.

04/15/2025

Get the most out of your therapy sessions by reading this blogpost.

Are you seeking better therapy results? Learn four mindset shifts that can help you achieve more in your sessions.

04/15/2025

At Panahi Counseling, we understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve made the process simple and stress-free. In just three easy steps, you can connect with our compassionate support staff and schedule your first appointment.

Visit us at www.panahicounseling.com or call us at (630) 447-8818 to get started today.