Authentic Connections Counseling Center

12/30/2025

Reflection doesn’t mean criticism. Looking back can be compassionate, honest, and healing.

Read more here: https://authenticconnectionscounseling.com/reflecting-on-the-past-year-without-judgment/

12/25/2025

Wishing our clients, friends, and families a wonderful Merry Christmas! Wishing you moments of peace, warmth, and meaningful connection today and always.

💙 Authentic Connections Counseling Center

12/22/2025

Struggling to keep everyone happy during the holidays?

Discover 5 people-pleasing behaviors to avoid and how to set healthier boundaries.

Read more here: https://authenticconnectionscounseling.com/5-people-pleasing-behaviors-to-avoid-during-the-holidays/

Learn 5 common people-pleasing behaviors to avoid during the holidays and how to protect your mental health.

12/22/2025

A little Christmas joy from Lauren, our Client Care Coordinator, to you!

12/21/2025

Continuing our warm wishes! Our Clinical Director, Ashley and her family, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!

12/19/2025

Christmas is right around the corner! Merry Christmas from our CEO/Founder, Dawn and her family, to yours!🎄

12/17/2025

If guilt keeps creeping in this holiday season, take a breath. Guilt often shows up when we’re honoring our needs and changing old patterns.

You’re allowed to rest, say no, and create a holiday that feels supportive to you.

Read more here: https://authenticconnectionscounseling.com/letting-go-of-guilt-during-the-holidays/

12/10/2025

Holiday anxiety is a real thing.
This season can bring joy, yes… but it can also bring pressure, grief, financial stress, family tension, and a sense of “I should be happier than I am."

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted lately, we want you to know you deserve peace this season.

And if you need a little more support, we’re here.

https://authenticconnectionscounseling.com/the-reality-of-holiday-anxiety-and-how-to-cope/

Holiday anxiety is more common than you think. Get simple, compassionate tools to help you cope and feel supported.

12/05/2025

If the holidays feel a little heavier this year, we understand you.

Whether you’re grieving, missing someone, or just not feeling the joy everyone expects, your feelings matter. We wrote something gentle to help you move through this season with compassion and care.

https://authenticconnectionscounseling.com/navigating-loneliness-and-grief-during-the-holidays/

A guide to navigating loneliness and grief during the holidays, with gentle support, grounding practices, and space for your emotions.

12/03/2025

Navigating family dynamics during the holidays can be tough. Setting healthy boundaries isn’t selfish, it’s essential. Here’s how to protect your peace this season.

https://authenticconnectionscounseling.com/setting-healthy-boundaries-with-family-during-the-holidays/

Learn how to set healthy family boundaries during the holidays so you can protect your peace, reduce stress, and stay grounded this season.

11/27/2025

✨ Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Authentic Connections Counseling Center

Today and every day, we are deeply grateful for our clients, our community, and the opportunity to walk alongside you in your healing journeys.
We hope your day is filled with warmth, rest, and meaningful moments. 🧡

11/26/2025

✨ Congratulations, Natasha! ✨
We are so excited to celebrate Natasha on officially receiving her licensure and is now an LMFT! 🎉

Your dedication, heart, and commitment to supporting individuals, couples, and families shines through everything you do. We’re incredibly proud to have you on the Authentic Connections Counseling Center team and can’t wait to see the impact you continue to make in our community.

Please join us in congratulating Natasha on this huge milestone! 💫