Healthy Roots Counseling

01/16/2026

Our next Marriage Seminar is March 28th!! Limited spots available, text 417-233-4115 to register!

01/12/2026

In this episode of Therapists Unplugged, hosts and therapists Katie Gerwel and Emily McCarty explore why traditional New Year’s resolutions often lead to shame and burnout and what to do instead. Through a mental health–centered lens, they discuss how culture, comparison, and nervous system dysregulation impact goal setting, and share practical ways to set goals rooted in values, capacity, and self-compassion rather than pressure and perfection.
If your goals have ever felt exhausting instead of supportive, this episode offers a kinder, more sustainable approach to growth.

01/06/2026

💙 New Year, New Awareness 💙

As we step into January, it’s a powerful time to check in on how you’re really feeling after birth.
Not every postpartum mood change is the same, and knowing the difference can help you get the right support:

🔹 Baby Blues: Temporary mood swings, tearfulness, irritability; usually resolve within 2 weeks
🔹 Postpartum Depression (PPD): Persistent sadness, low energy, hopelessness, loss of interest; may last months without treatment
🔹 Postpartum Anxiety (PPA): Excessive worry, racing thoughts, panic; can interfere with daily life

✨ Early recognition leads to earlier support and recovery.

And remember, perinatal mental health conditions can also include OCD, Bipolar Mood Disorders, PTSD, and Psychosis.

💙 You are not alone, and help is available.

If you need support now:
🔷 Call or text the Postpartum Support International HelpLine at 800-944-4773 (no diagnosis needed)
🔷 Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262
🔷 In a crisis, call or text 988
🔷 Download the Connect by PSI app
🔷 Visit Postpartum.net for programs and resources

✨ A new year can be the beginning of feeling better.

01/01/2026

Ready for 2026! It’s fun to look back on an amazing year!

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from Healthy Roots! Whether you're celebrating Christmas or another special day, we hope it's filled with joy, peace, and happy moments. You're not alone if the holidays feel tough – we're sending love and calm your way.

12/19/2025

12/15/2025

In this episode of Therapists Unplugged, hosts and therapists Katie Gerwel and Emily McCarty explore why the holidays can feel especially heavy. Katie and Emily discuss how memories, traditions, and societal pressure to “be happy” intensify emotions. They normalize all forms of grief, from death to shifting family dynamics. They offer gentle ways to honor loved ones, navigate overwhelming moments, simplify holiday expectations, and care for your emotional capacity. The episode closes with a reminder to listeners that grief and joy can coexist. In this post, see the Cheese ball ornament and the tattoo that was mentioned. These are ways Emily and Katie had honored their loved one.

12/04/2025

We are so incredibly blessed!

At Restorative Counseling Collective, we’re honored to work alongside such an amazing team of clinicians who bring experience, compassion, and genuine care to every client they serve.

Every day, we’re reminded what a gift it is to be part of such a supportive, skilled, and heart-centered group of private practices. 💛

Here’s to continued growth, collaboration, and making a difference together! 🌿🤝



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12/01/2025

In this episode of Therapists Unplugged, hosts and therapists Katie Gerwel and Emily McCarty explore what it really means to protect your energy during the holiday season. They unpack why boundaries feel harder this time of year, common struggles people face with family and expectations, and practical strategies for staying grounded, present, and true to yourself

11/19/2025

Co-regulation isn’t fixing feelings, it’s feeling together. That’s where healing begins.

11/15/2025

Therapy isn’t just for crises — it’s a place to process change.
✨ In postpartum therapy, we might explore:
• Identity shifts
• Relationship strain
• Sleep deprivation and emotional fatigue
• Guilt, resentment, or anxiety
You don’t have to hold it all alone.

11/13/2025

🚨New Episode 🚨 In this episode of Therapists Unplugged, hosts and therapists Katie Gerwel and Emily McCarty explore the deeper meaning of gratitude. Not just as a feeling, but as a mindset that can shift perspective, calm the nervous system, and strengthen relationships. They break down what gratitude truly is, the science behind it, and practical ways to bring it into everyday life.