Circleville Community Counseling

11/13/2025

The Cecropia moth, North America’s largest native moth, goes through a fascinating transformation. After weeks inside its cocoon, the adult moth must squeeze through a tiny opening to emerge. This isn’t an easy process; it’s a fierce, exhausting struggle.

But that struggle serves a vital purpose. As the moth pushes and fights its way out, fluid is forced from its body into its wings, allowing them to expand and harden for flight. If someone were to “help” by cutting the cocoon open, the moth would emerge too weak to ever fly - its wings limp and useless.

Our lives work much the same way. The challenges we face, the times we wish someone could just “cut us free”, are often the very moments that strengthen us. Adversity gives us resilience, perspective, and the endurance we need to grow.

So when life feels tight and uncomfortable, remember the moth. You may be fighting your way out of something right now, but on the other side of the struggle, your wings are waiting. 🦋

11/12/2025

When emotions run high, our instinct is often to defend, explain, or fix. But pausing to ask thoughtful questions can open the door to understanding instead of escalation.

💬 “Can you help me understand how you’re feeling?”
💬 “What do you need from me right now?”
💬 “What would make this feel better for both of us?”

These kinds of questions show care, curiosity, and respect and they often turn tension into connection.

At Circleville Community Counseling, we believe that healthy communication is the foundation of strong relationships and emotional well-being. Sometimes, healing begins with a single honest question. 💙

11/08/2025

We rush from work to school pick-ups…
From sports practices to games…
From homework to showers to bedtime…
Only to wake up and do it all over again.

Somewhere along the way, “busy” became normal. But our minds, bodies, and hearts were never designed to run at full speed 24/7.

When life moves too fast, anxiety rises. We feel on edge, disconnected, exhausted, and overwhelmed. And our kids feel it too. Constant rushing can leave them anxious, overstimulated, and always chasing the next activity instead of enjoying the moment they’re in.

Slowing down isn’t quitting.
It isn’t being “less committed.”
It’s protecting the mental health of our families.

Give yourself permission to:

• Say “no” to one more activity if it costs your peace
• Have slow evenings at home without the guilt
• Trade a packed calendar for quality time
• Let your kids rest, play, be bored, and just be kids

Our children don’t need a busy life, they need a balanced one.
And so do we.

Life isn’t meant to be a race from one event to the next.
It’s meant to be lived, felt, shared, and enjoyed - together.

If you needed the reminder to breathe deeper, slow down, and create space for peace… this is it. 💜

11/03/2025

Foundations are essential. When building new homes, gigantic skyscrapers, and even a small shed for storage, all structures big and small rely on a strong, solid foundation. Foundations are defined as the lowest load-bearing part of a building. They literally bear the weight of everything placed on top of them.

As parents, we bear the weight of our children’s burdens often, wanting to comfort, teach, guide, yet let their wings spread and fly independently. What we use to help build our children’s foundations must be strong and resilient, because those things will be what they stand upon into young adulthood, and ultimately, throughout the rest of their lives.

The book of Proverbs tells us to start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6). If time, attention, planning, dedication, and diligent work are not utilized in developing a foundation, you risk collapsing it under the pressure. Jesus warns us that building a weak foundation (Matthew 7:24-27) will lead to a life that cannot withstand pressure or challenges and ultimately collapses due to not being able to shoulder the weight of life’s stress. Jesus said “come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28).

There’s nothing too heavy that Jesus can’t lift. There’s nothing so unbearable in weight that His shoulders cannot carry. It all starts with a strong foundation!

10/26/2025

10/26/2025

Do you consistently eat dinner together as a family?

Research consistently shows that families who regularly eat together experience lower stress, stronger relationships, and better communication. Children often show higher self-esteem, improved academic performance, and a lower likelihood of anxiety or depression. Adults benefit too: shared meals can reduce feelings of isolation and help couples reconnect after a long day.

Family dinner doesn’t have to be picture-perfect. It’s not about gourmet meals or perfectly behaved children, it’s about showing up. Even a few nights a week can make a meaningful difference. What matters most is creating a rhythm of connection — a time to slow down, listen, and be reminded that we’re not alone in the busyness of life.

In counseling, we often encourage families to find small, sustainable ways to nurture connection. The dinner table is one of the simplest — and most powerful — places to start.

10/10/2023

Happy World Mental Health Day from Circleville Community Counseling!

09/20/2023

Our clinicians have IMMEDIATE openings. No waitlist! 👏 Call or email us at contact@circlevillecounseling.com

06/27/2023

Congratulations to the Circleville Community Counseling youth baseball team for winning their league and coming in runner-up in the postseason tournament!

06/25/2022

So proud of our team - Tournament champions! Come see the trophy at our office!

04/30/2022

It’s game day!

04/29/2022

We are excited to welcome Rebekah Mullins, LPC to our team! Rebekah is accepting new patients both in person and telehealth.

“Taking the first steps to personal growth can be difficult. Trying to take those steps alone can be very challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. I would be humbled to hear your story and provide a safe space for you to take those first steps. I am passionate about helping adults and adolescents overcome obstacles, develop mental strength, and become the best version of themselves. I am committed to listen to you in a non-judgmental manner. I want to use your strengths and empower you to believe in yourself.

I have experience working in school-based, outpatient, and intensive-outpatient settings. I also have experience working with the substance use population. I work from multiple therapeutic approaches because each person is unique and complex. I would be more than honored to walk alongside you in your counseling journey!”

Rebekah Mullins, LPC