Meridian Counseling

01/24/2026

Last night’s Bakersfield holiday party was exactly what we needed 🎄✨ Huge thank you to Amanda Parker—Meridian’s Clinical Manager—for spearheading it and bringing everyone together.

Kevin and I couldn’t make it to all the holiday parties this year (newborn life with our baby girl has us in the sweetest little bubble 🥹), but nothing makes us happier than seeing our team in the same room, laughing, connecting, and building real relationships—especially for those who are primarily telehealth.

Meridian is more than a workplace. It’s a community. And nights like this are a reminder of what we’re building together. ❤️ CommunityMatters

01/24/2026

Had so much fun with our LA team at the first holiday party last night! This year due to baby girl we won’t be able to make all of the holiday parties like we did last year, which makes me sad- but man does it make a difference to connect in person and break bread together.

So grateful for our team and missed thoses who couldn’t make it out last night. This is what makes the stressful days and times of running a company worth it.

I needed this connection and reminder after a stressful week and my soul feels reinvigorated. 🥰✨🙏🏻🫶🏻

01/11/2026

Our second holiday party delivered exactly what we needed ☕️🍨✨ Affogatos were poured, dinner was devoured, a very adorable baby was admired, and the convo somehow covered both questionable snowboarding abilities and the deep work of doing therapy with high-stress populations.
Proof that joy, laughter, and connection are essential parts of our work - and that our Sacramento crew does all three really well 🤍

12/20/2025

Happy Holidays from the Lehtinen-Kushnir family, due to baby girls late arrival, digital holiday card will have to do this year. 😅✨🤍

Photoshoot 9 days post C-Section and tried my best to get out printed cards but that s**t ain’t happening.

We hope everyone has an amazing holiday season and New Year, I can’t wait to see what 2026 will bring. My heart and soul already feel expanded- and from the diaper changes, to the cuddles and endless pumping sessions, this has been a reminder that life really is about the simple things. 🎀🍼

12/16/2025

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12/12/2025

We kicked off the holiday season with a cozy virtual candle-making night with Artisane NYC! The perfect way to celebrate our distant team members and the hard work everyone puts in all year long. 🕯✨

Now we’re counting down to our holiday parties across Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Bakersfield, Inland Empire, the Bay Area, Utah, and more. Grateful for these moments with our team! 🎉💛

12/10/2025

🎀✨🤍Adeline Liora Lehtinen 🤍✨🎀

The newest member of the Meridian family 🥰

12/7/25
7 Ibs 7 oz
20 1/2”

Baby girl came into this world on her own terms, two failed inductions and one emergency C-Section- she’s going to be a stubborn handful for us two type A perfectionist parents. 😅🫠

But the universe always gives your soul exactly what and who you need to expand your growth, and I have a feeling we both have A LOT to learn from this little lady already.

Thank you everyone for all the love, check-ins, advice and encouragement. We are blown away by how many of you have reached out. I can’t wait for this next chapter- as terrified as I am for it, my heart has already been expanded in ways I couldn’t imagine. 🥰🥹💕

Welcome to the world my little teacher. Can’t wait to learn what this next journey is all about… 🫶🏻

12/07/2025

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12/06/2025

You don’t have to navigate racial trauma alone. Learn how therapy can help you reclaim your voice, your strength, and your healing journey:

Discover 10 powerful ways therapy supports healing from race-based traumatic stress through culturally responsive approaches, identity-affirming care, trauma-informed tools, and emotional empowerment.