Ilse Aerts, LMFT, LPCC

02/14/2026

02/11/2026

Happy 2/11! 📅 Did you know that 211 is a vital lifeline for mental health services across California?

If you or someone you know needs support, help is just a call away.

Whether you're feeling down or just need someone to talk to, they're here for you, 24/7.

Spread the word to your clients and colleagues so everyone knows about this invaluable resource!

01/14/2026

Thanks for the inspiration

01/08/2026

Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable. 🚀💪

01/08/2026

interesting perspective Burns, MD :

DSM diagnoses can be useful. But they can also pathologize normal emotions, and the line between "healthy" and "disordered" is rarely as clear as they suggest. Emerging research points to a possible alternative.

01/02/2026

Wishing all the best in 2026

2026 is the year I choose myself.

Not in a loud, dramatic way.
But in the decisions I make every day.

I choose to create safety within myself, instead of searching for it in other people’s approval.
I choose to trust myself even when the path isn’t perfectly clear.
I choose to make decisions that feel right in my body, not just reasonable on paper.

I no longer shrink to keep others comfortable.
I no longer explain my boundaries.
I protect my energy like it’s my greatest asset, because it is.

In 2026, I listen to my intuition and back it with action.
I honor my needs without guilt.
I allow myself to grow at my own pace, without comparing timelines.

I’m building a life that feels strong, stable, and deeply aligned.
A life that feels like home.

If you’re stepping into the new year feeling softer, wiser, and more intentional…this is your reminder that choosing yourself isn’t selfish.
It’s necessary. 🤍

Here’s to a year rooted in self-trust, clarity, and quiet confidence. ✨

Sending love your way 💖
Ivana

12/03/2025

🎄🍬 Bring Home the Holiday Sweetness! 🍬🎄
Our Holiday See’s Candy Yumraiser is now open!
Stock up on festive treats for gifts, gatherings, and your own sweet tooth.

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Thank you for supporting CCS Education & Wellness this holiday season!

🍫✨ Sweet alert!

The CCS See’s Candy Yumraiser is OPEN and your favorite chocolates are calling your name!

Shop holiday treats or year-round classics — and 20% supports CCS Education & Wellness.
Order for yourself, your coworkers, or your stocking stuffers.

Let’s reach our goal together! 💛

11/23/2025

good reminders from Martin, LCSW

11/18/2025

thanks for the tips Casale (I also recommend watching his Tedxtalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyImqW69OY4).

Send a message to learn more

11/08/2025

It’s completely fine if you’re feeling unmotivated right now. The longer nights, coupled with just how busy everything is, can make finding that strength and motivation within you even tougher to find.

Our ideas for days you’re feeling unmotivated is a great place to start looking for new ideas and routines. We have ideas to try for finding motivation, activities that get you up, moving, and outside, self-care ideas, and so much more. Everyone is different, so try more than a few ideas and see if any of them help you find even a little more motivation and optimism.