Heartstrings Counseling

01/19/2026

If any of you know someone from the Southern California fires please share this group.

Hi everyone! I’m excited to share that Heartstrings Counseling is providing a FREE virtual group for survivors who are interested in learning about Somatic Processing for trauma and the Vagus nerve.

*So excited to be able to provide this for FREE!

We want to help you with your continued healing. This group will run for 4 weeks, and you’re going to learn so much!

If you’d like to join call or email Heartstrings Counseling at 916-676-7405 or support@heartstringscounseling.org. We look forward to meeting you and providing you with some relief.

01/12/2026

🌟 Meet Darla! 🌟

Darla is our fearless leader and a professional therapist who operates her own private practice corporation, offering healing and positive change to those in need. With a deep desire to provide resources and insight, she aims to create a brighter tomorrow for her clients. She holds a Master's Degree in Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brandman University. Additionally, she has completed the "First Responder Counselor Training" and EMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Training, with a specialized focus on trauma.

With her expertise, she assists individuals dealing with various challenges such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and more. Further, Darla provides counseling for couples facing difficulties in conflict resolution, communication, and healthy relational patterns. Adopting a creative and engaging approach, she combines spiritual, mindful, cognitive, and behavioral principles in her therapeutic process.

She values the client-therapist relationship and strives to guide individuals on a personal journey of awareness, offering hope, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. She holds to the belief that you cannot change the past, but you can be strengthened by it. One of her favorite quotes is 'It's okay to look back into the past, just don't stare." Outside of work, Darla enjoys reading, writing books, swimming, and embarking on road trips with her husband and their two dogs.

If you're looking for support, reach out to schedule an appointment with Darla today. 🙌 916-676-7405
https://www.HeartstringsCounseling.org
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01/07/2026

As the one year anniversary of the Eaton Fire is upon us we sit back and reflect.....❤️

We have been blessed to have met several survivors this year who are still struggling with so much loss, pain and heartache and to have a team of amazing therapists at Heartstrings Counseling who have walked side by side with these survivors on their journey of healing.

We have been blessed to have received grants to be able to travel to Southern California each quarter to provide free fire survivor counseling groups in person and to be able to provide free video/telehealth counseling to each survivor who is in need.

We know the fire has changed a lot of lives and survivors have shed millions of tears ... with many more tears to come. We are blessed to shed tears with you and to be able to sit with you as you share your stories of pain and fear. Life is about walking with someone and not alone. It is our hope and our prayer that you will not ever walk alone and that you will reach out to us when you are ready.

We want you to know that we see you! We see your hearts and your pain and we aren’t going anywhere... we are here for you.

The symptoms after a disaster Iike this are real ... ptsd, trauma, lack of sleep, inability to concentrate and focus, depression, guilt, anxiety and more...some people reached out for help early on, some reached out months later and hundreds are yet to reach out. It’s never to late to make that step and start your journey of healing....

You can do that today by calling Heartstrings Counseling 916-676-7405 . You can rsvp for one of our free virtual counseling groups starting at the end of January. Dates coming soon! You can also visit our website at http://www.heartstringscounseling.org

We see you! We are here when you are ready. 🥰

01/05/2026

The New Year is here, which hopefully means there is room to begin focusing on yourself again! We have openings here in Loomis at Heartstrings Counseling. If you’ve been putting off making an appointment to work on your well-being, now is the time to do it, and we're offering a special (see below)! So whether you want to proactively work on your connection with yourself or a loved one, we would absolutely love to provide support.
Get in Touch:
916-676-7405 or www.HeartstringsCounseling.org

01/02/2026

Happy New Year!
We look forward to serving our community in the New Year, providing affordable counseling to individuals, couples, families, teens, and children. If you have any questions now or in the New Year, don't hesitate to contact us. We're always happy to help.

Cheers,
Darla Gale, CEO/Founder
Heartstrings Counseling
www.HeartstringsCounseling.org
916-676-7405

https://heartstringscounseling.org/so/b2Ph-7BFl?languageTag=en

At Heartstrings Counseling, Inc., we have been dedicated to helping individuals and families for over a decade. Our 501(c)3 non-profit counseling agency provides a safe and confidential space for anyone seeking support in their mental health journey.

12/29/2025

IT'S TIME!!! And we would love your tips on New Year's Resolutions.

How do you figure out what your New Year's Resolution will be?
Once you have it, do you write it down?
What are some techniques for keeping resolutions?

I found this and thought I would share:
-How To Write a New Year's Resolution-
1) Focus on one goal. You might be tempted to work on two, three, or even five resolutions this upcoming year.
2) Split the major goal into smaller goals.
3) Decide on which actions you'll have to take.
4) Set a schedule.

We are here for you. At Heartstrings Counseling, Inc., we have been dedicated to helping individuals and families for over a decade. Our 501(c)3 non-profit counseling agency provides a safe and confidential space for anyone seeking support in their mental health journey.
www.HeartstringsCounseling.org or (916) 676-7405

12/23/2025

December 23rd is "The Eve of Christmas Eve", the day right before Christmas Eve (December 24th), serving as a busy final rush for holiday prep like wrapping gifts, baking treats, last-minute shopping, and traveling before the main Christmas festivities begin. Everything will get done. All will be well. Relax and enjoy the season🎄

12/22/2025

Holiday stress comes from pressures like finances, family dynamics, and unrealistic expectations, leading to irritability, worry, and exhaustion, but it can be managed by setting realistic goals, prioritizing self-care (exercise, sleep), setting boundaries (learning to say "no"), simplifying plans, and seeking support if needed. This short article has some excellent ideas/advice for this time of the year.

Should your stress become overwhelming, contact us
916-676-7405 or go online www.HeartstringsCounseling.org
We're here to help.

https://med.stanford.edu/news/insights/2025/12/stress-management-coping-skills-and-tools.html

A Stanford Medicine psychiatrist shares tips for dealing with the daily strains and larger stressors — particularly those that come with the holiday season.

12/12/2025

Huge congrats to our CEO Darla Gale Author/Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist on the Newsweek feature! It's amazing to see her being recognized – we're so proud!

A woman in Target couldn't believe what she was asked by a man searching for gift advice.

12/08/2025

Giving yourself the gift of mental health involves prioritizing self-care, fostering healthy habits, setting boundaries, and seeking support when needed. It is an essential, ongoing process for a balanced life, not an occasional indulgence.

Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness, and even the most severe mental health issues can be treated. Talking with a therapist or counselor can help you develop coping strategies, manage stress, improve communication skills, and work through difficult circumstances.

We are here to help by offering a holiday BOGO SALE!
Buy 1 session, get 1 session ½ off. We are here to help so you can take the first step toward mental wellness.

Book an appointment today and start this important journey.
Call: 916-676-7405 or go online:
https://www.heartstringscounseling.org/appointment-requests

12/08/2025

Did you know that AARP has featured our very own Darla Gale?!? Here is a small section of the article. Click the link below to read the full write-up "Why We Need to Feel Like We Matter."

Take time for positive self-talk. Build new neural pathways — road maps in the brain — for an extra boost of self-assuredness.

“If you tell yourself ‘I don’t matter,’ that is a negative belief,” says Darla Gale, a marriage and family therapist and founder of Darla Gale Counseling in Loomis, California. And if you keep reinforcing that statement, “your go-to is going to be ‘I don’t matter.’ ”

Instead, repeat statements to yourself, such as, “I am important,” “I have value” and “I have wisdom.”

Take stock of your contributions. Gale recommends keeping in mind that a lifetime of wins and losses can be used for the greater good — and that matters.

“Older adults forget they hold a wealth of knowledge and experience with them … and one of the most important roles they play is passing down that knowledge and wisdom to younger generations through storytelling and sharing experiences,” she says.

Read the full article:

Having a clear role in your community is the key to your well-being and happiness

12/02/2025

Heartstrings Counseling received a grant for Children, Adolescents, and Teens!

Childhood can be tough. From school stress to social challenges like bullying, anxiety, or low self-esteem—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But you don’t have to face it alone.

Counseling can be a safe, supportive space for children, adolescents, and teens to process their emotions, build confidence, and discover healthier ways to cope. It’s about giving them hope for a brighter future and fostering stronger, more positive connections.

We’re offering 5 sessions for only $35 each to help them take the first step toward mental wellness.

Book an appointment today and start this important journey.
Call: 916-676-7405 or go online:
https://www.heartstringscounseling.org/appointment-requests
Because every child deserves the chance to shine