Gainesville Healing House

11/20/2025

🧠 Trauma Affects More Than Emotions — It Shapes the Body Too

Trauma isn’t just a moment in the past — it can influence how our minds and bodies function long after the event is over. Many people don’t realize that emotional wounds can create real, physical changes.

✨ How Trauma Impacts Mental Health:

👉🏻It can alter how the brain processes stress, making anxiety, depression, and hypervigilance more common.
👉🏻Trauma can disrupt sleep, concentration, and emotional regulation.
👉🏻Many people experience triggers, flashbacks, or a constant sense of being “on edge.”

✨ How Trauma Impacts Physical Health:

👉🏻Chronic stress from trauma can keep the body in “survival mode,” increasing inflammation. This can contribute to headaches, gut issues, fatigue, muscle pain, and long-term conditions like heart disease.

👉🏻The body remembers what the mind tries to forget — symptoms often show up even when we don’t consciously recall the trauma.

✨ Your Experience Is Valid:

Healing is not linear. Trauma responses are normal reactions to abnormal events, and there is nothing “wrong” with you for feeling the way you do.

✨ The Good News:
With support, therapy, boundaries, and self-compassion, the brain and body can heal. Recovery is absolutely possible.
You deserve safety. You deserve peace. You deserve healing. 💛

07/25/2025

We are excited to welcome trauma informed yoga into our new group space. Come breathe, move, feel and heal.

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07/10/2025

✨ Announcement ✨
I’m honored to share something close to my heart…

After years of walking alongside others on their healing journeys through Gainesville Healing House, I’ve finally put pen to paper. Raised to be a Soldier is a book born from my training, research gathered and the stories I’ve witnessed, about the deep ways childhood trauma shapes and armors us—emotionally, psychologically, and physically.
This book is a reflection on the body’s wisdom, and how somatic therapies can help us begin to feel safe, soften, and reconnect with ourselves.

It’s not easy to write about pain, but I believe in the power of vulnerability and the hope that comes with healing. My hope is that Raised to be a Soldier offers a light for those navigating their own path toward wholeness.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey. If you feel called to read or share, I am grateful. https://a.co/d/gzdFoW4

With care,
Kelly Nenezian
Founder, Gainesville Healing House

06/09/2025

Lace up for a cause that matters!
Join us for the 3rd Annual Healing for All 5K/10K Fun Run on June 14, 2025—a day of movement, community, and purpose.

Every step you take helps raise critical funds to support mental health care for underserved populations. Whether you’re a runner, walker, or cheering from the sidelines, your presence makes an impact.

Let’s run for healing. Let’s run for equity. Let’s run for all.

Sign up today and be part of something powerful:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healing-for-all-5k-and-10k-tickets-1351212365559?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

05/16/2025

🎉🎊We have another new face at Gainesville Healing House! We are beyond excited to welcome Sara Mayhew to the practice! She is an incredible and empathic student intern! She provides low cost therapy services.

Here is a little about Sara:

Sara is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. She holds a background in human services with a strong foundation in substance use prevention, treatment, and community-based work, particularly with adolescents. Her counseling approach integrates Humanistic Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), emphasizing empathy, authenticity, and equipping clients with practical tools for growth. Sara believes deeply in the power of therapy and the impact of meeting others where they are—with compassion, respect, and a heartfelt dedication to walking alongside them in their journey toward change.
Outside of her professional life, Sara is a lover of nature and finds peace and inspiration in the mountains and on hikes. She values quality time with the people she loves and believes that meaningful connection is at the heart of well-being—both in and out of the counseling room.

05/16/2025

You may have noticed we have a new face in our reception area! We are excited to welcome Jennifer as our new Office Manager! She is kind, empathic, dedicated and finds fulfillment in making sure our clients and staff feel supported and cared for. Welcome Jennifer!!

Jennifer is a graduate of Gulf Coast State College of Panama City Florida with an associates in psychology. She is passionate about supporting others in achieving their optimal physical and mental well-being. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys spending quality time with her family, relaxing at the beach, hiking, and engaging in arts and crafts. Jennifer is enthusiastic about joining the Gainesville Healing House Team and is ready to assist you with all of your administrative needs.

01/21/2025

🌟 Exciting News at Gainesville Healing House! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve started offering neurodivergent-affirming autism and ADHD assessments! Our goal is to create a supportive, understanding space where individuals can explore and understand neurodiversity in ways that feel empowering and affirming.

If you or someone you know is looking for a thoughtful, comprehensive assessment, we’re here to help! Reach out to learn more or schedule an appointment. 💙

📞 352-660-4142
📧 admin@gainesvillehealinghouse.com
🖥️ www.gainesvillehealinghouse.com

01/03/2025

Did you know that several of the therapists at Gainesville Healing House also founded and run a nonprofit? 💙

Healing for All, Inc. was created in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, when our team saw the urgent need to improve access to mental healthcare in our community. Since then, it has grown and provided essential mental health services to individuals who otherwise wouldn’t have had the resources to get the care they need.

The mission of Healing for All is simple: we believe that everyone—regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, income level, or insurance status—deserves access to quality mental healthcare.

We’re excited to share some upcoming fundraising events hosted by your favorite therapists at Gainesville Healing House. Every penny raised will directly support mental health services for those in need.

Join us in making mental healthcare accessible to all! 🌟

🌟 Join Our Fundraiser Workshops! 🌟

Support mental health access and community connection by joining our donation-based events - give any amount to register!

🧘 Trauma-Informed Yoga 1/11 – Relax and reconnect
🎨 Valentine’s Spread the Love Craft 2/9 – Get creative and share kindness
💬 Let’s Talk About Boundaries 3/15 – Build healthier relationships

Every donation funds counseling services through Healing for All. Everyone is welcome - let’s make healing happen together! 💙

06/15/2024

Reflecting on how childhood trauma shapes our relationships today. Whether it’s trust issues, communication barriers, or patterns of behavior, our early experiences profoundly influence how we connect with others. Let’s recognize the impact, support each other’s healing journeys, and foster environments of empathy and understanding. Together, we can break cycles and build healthier connections.
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06/06/2024

Trauma doesn’t just reside in memories; it can echo through our bodies too. Whether it’s tension, pain, or other physical symptoms, our bodies often hold the stories of our past. Let’s acknowledge the significance of healing not just our minds, but also our bodies.

05/07/2024

Recognizing the signs of trauma is the first step towards healing and support. Some common signs include hypervigilance, flashbacks, avoidance, mood swings, difficulty concentrating, and difficulty trusting/feeling safe in relationships.

At our practice we often see people who have given up on therapy and even medications because they feel their treatment isn’t working. We find that many times underlying trauma was not being addressed and therefore symptoms were not improving or were only improving temporarily.

At Gainesville Healing House we specialize in trauma. We want to help you find sustainable and deep level healing. Healing is possible.

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05/01/2024

Emotions are the colors that paint the canvas of our lives, yet so often we find ourselves holding back, repressing the very essence of who we are. 🎨 It’s time to break free from the chains of repression and embrace the full spectrum of human feeling. Let’s co-create a space where vulnerability is celebrated, where tears are honored, and where authenticity reigns supreme. 🌈

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