Insight Clinical Counseling and Wellness - Salem

12/28/2025

"🐾 A Day in the Life of Rebel! 🐶💙 Hi friends—it’s me, Rebel! Today’s agenda:
✨ Strut into the office
✨ Get treats from Lori (obviously)
✨ Cuddle humans in sessions
✨ Be the best sitter ever
✨ Chew my bone while Mom works
✨ Potty break at my favorite grass spot
✨ Zoomies + surprise friend visits Being a therapy dog in training is hard work… but someone’s gotta do it. 😉🐾
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12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from Insight Clinical Counseling! ✨ From our Insight family to yours, we wish you a season filled with peace, comfort, joy, and connection.

💙❄️ Whether this time of year brings excitement, reflection, or a little bit of both, we’re grateful for the opportunity to support you on your wellness journey. May your days be gentle, your moments meaningful, and your heart cared for—today and into the new year.

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12/24/2025

How to Relax & Truly Enjoy the Holidays

✨ The holidays are cozy… and chaotic. As the days get colder and sunlight slips away, many of us crave blankets, soup, movies, and slow moments—yet find ourselves pulled in every direction by family gatherings, work, shopping, expectations, and the pressure to “keep up.”
🎄 If you’ve ever scrolled past perfectly decorated homes, flawless cookies, or picture-perfect festivities and felt overwhelmed, behind, or just not enough—you’re not alone. The holidays can bring joy, but they can also bring stress, grief, financial strain, and emotional exhaustion. This season, take a breath.

Here are a few grounding reminders inspired by our very own Victoria Brown to help you protect your peace:
💙 Be kind—to yourself and others. Everyone carries invisible burdens—seasonal depression, anxiety, loss, burnout. A little extra kindness goes a long way (and comes back to you, too).
💙 Simplify where you can. Make a list. Cross off what doesn’t truly matter. Ask for help when tasks feel heavy. You don’t have to do it all—and you don’t have to do it alone.
💙 Focus on what counts. Not the “perfect holiday,” but the moments: laughter in the kitchen, hot cocoa with friends, old movies, board games, music filling the house. These memories—not the decorations—stick with us.
💙 Give yourself space to breathe. Try a quick grounding exercise:Find a quiet spot, breathe deeply, and focus on your inhale and exhale for 1–2 minutes. Let wandering thoughts pass and gently return to your breath. Or settle in for a few minutes of meditation—slow breathing, closed eyes, and awareness on your body.

✨ The holidays can be magical—but only if you slow down enough to feel them. Protect your peace. Welcome what matters. Let the rest go.

✨ Read more at her blog here at: https://insightclinicalcounseling.com/how-to-relax-and-enjoy-the-holidays/ "

12/24/2025

Ever find yourself stuck in “what-if” mode? 🤔 You’re not alone.

Check out our latest blog on leaning into uncertainty and trusting yourself through life’s changes: https://insightclinicalcounseling.com/leaning-into-the-uncertainty/

12/18/2025

Hey Salem, meet Maple!!!

If you would like Maple (our weighted highland cow therapy animal) to accompany you to your session, ask away!

12/17/2025

Holiday Hours Announcement ✨ The holidays are almost here, and our team is taking some time to rest and recharge. Please note our adjusted hours: 🎄 December 24: Offices close at 5 PM (last appointment at 4 PM) 🎁 December 25: Closed 🎁 December 26: Closed 🎉 December 31: Offices close at 5 PM (last appointment at 4 PM) 🥂 January 1: Closed If you need support during this time, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your provider or use available crisis resources. We hope you and your loved ones have a safe, peaceful, and meaningful holiday season. 💙✨

12/17/2025

To our incredible community partners—thank you. 💙
Your support helped connect over 2,700 individuals to Insight this year, and we’re truly grateful for the trust you place in us.

As we look toward 2026, we’re committed to growing, improving, and expanding to meet the needs of those we serve. Your feedback helps guide that growth.

💬 Please take a moment to complete our Stakeholder Feedback Survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QCFJ2PY

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright New Year.
We couldn’t do this without you! ✨

12/16/2025

12/16/2025

"The holidays aren’t cheerful for everyone—and if this season brings up grief, heaviness, or overwhelm, you’re not alone. 💙 Grief can show up in many forms: the loss of a loved one, a breakup, a pet passing, financial strain, illness, or big life changes. And during the holidays—when expectations are high and emotions run deep—those feelings can intensify. Here are a few gentle reminders to help you navigate grief this season: ✨ You don’t owe anyone an explanation. It’s okay to set boundaries and choose what conversations you’re comfortable having. ✨ Your feelings are valid. Sadness, anger, loneliness—these emotions come in waves, and each one is temporary. ✨ Give yourself space to grieve. Whether you’re surrounded by people or spending the day alone, let yourself feel what you feel without judgment. ✨ Lean on support. Reach out to someone you trust, write a grief letter, or talk with a mental health professional who can help you create a “holiday action plan.” ✨ Be gentle with yourself. You deserve grace, rest, and compassion—especially right now. If you’d like more guidance on coping with grief during the holidays, you can read the full blog here:
https://insightclinicalcounseling.com/managing-grief-around-the-holidays/

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12/09/2025

Feeling the holiday stress already? 🎄✨ From chasing perfection to navigating busy schedules, the season can leave us feeling overwhelmed instead of joyful. In her latest blog, Marci Cullivan shares practical tips to help you slow down, protect your peace, and create meaningful holiday moments that actually feel good. ♥️

https://insightclinicalcounseling.com/staying-grounded-mental-health-tips-for-a-calmer-holiday-season/

12/09/2025

HAPPENING TODAY!!

Calling All Grad Students! 🎓 Thinking about where to complete your counseling internship? Let’s connect! 💬
Join us for Internship 101: A Virtual Internship Informational Session with Insight Clinical Counseling!
📅 Tuesday, December 9, 2025
⏰ 5:00–5:30 PM (EST)
🔗 Join the meeting: https://teams.live.com/meet/9384450368322?p=IgTu4NowJSS5gadu4T

This quick, informative session is perfect for any graduate student interested in completing their internship with Insight. Learn what makes our team unique, what to expect, and how to apply.

We can’t wait to meet you and support the next steps in your professional journey! 💙