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Fiat Counseling

Welcome to Fiat Counseling!

We're a private Christian clinic, led by Jacob Konkolics MA, NCC, LPC, providing holistic care and supporting clients on their journey to healing, growth, and personal transformation with the exceptional care they deserve.

03/27/2026

Thought of the day

03/24/2026

Psychoeducation Tuesday: The Difference Between Coping and Healing!

We use coping as a way to manage distress in our lives. Healing, rather than just helping you get through the moment, moves toward the root of the wound. Integrating it and creating lasting change.

Healthy Coping Skills:
Coping can be incredibly supportive and grounding. Examples include:
- going for a walk
- journaling
- reaching out to a trusted friend for comfort

These help you stay steady when life feels overwhelming.

Unhealthy Coping to Be Aware Of :
Some coping strategies pull us away from what we’re feeling rather than support us through it. These might look like:

- avoidance or distraction (constantly being on your phone or staying overly busy)
- overeating or substance use
- people‑pleasing or emotional avoidance in relationships

These are indications that something inside needs care.

What Healing Looks Like:
-Healing focuses more on your interior world than on external actions. It often looks like:
- working through grief instead of pushing it aside
- reframing core beliefs that keep you stuck in fear
- allowing yourself to feel emotions you’ve been avoiding

Healing is slow, layered, and often supported by safe relationships or therapy.

Coping and healing are not opposites they’re partners. Each plays a different role in your well‑being.

“Coping helps us stay safe enough to do the work of healing. Healing helps us reduce the need for coping over time.” -Agree Psychology

Because coping can sometimes feel like healing, it can be helpful to pause and reflect:
Do you feel like you’re moving forward, or do you feel stuck in the same place?
This might be a sign that you’re coping with the wound rather than healing through it.
I encourage you to ask yourself:
“Am I coping right now, or am I moving toward healing?

- Agree Psychology

03/20/2026

Thought of the Day:

Gentleness is not s sign of defeat. It is the mark of a heart strong enough to stay open.

03/17/2026

Psychoeducation Tuesdays:

Anxiety is a prevalent issue in our modern culture. According to United Healthcare, up to 31% of Americans have struggled with it at least once in their lives.

Even when anxiety feels overwhelming, it’s important to remember that the path toward peace and freedom is never closed to us.

Here are five simple, evidence‑informed changes that can help reduce anxiety and support overall well‑being

1. Prioritize sleep
when we lack sleep our mental health can get worse. Adults at least need 7-9 hours a night to function well.

2. Keep active
Movement helps the body release serotonin and endorphins, chemicals that support mood stability and resilience. Regular physical activity can make it easier to cope with daily stressors.

3. Focus on good nutrition
Nourishing your body with balanced, whole foods supports your brain, nervous system, and overall well‑being. What we eat truly affects how we feel.

4. Limit Alcohol
If you notice increased anxiety the morning after drinking, you’re not imagining it. As the body detoxifies, it can become more jittery and sensitive, which may heighten anxious feelings.

5. Meditation or Prayer
Quiet moments of reflection, prayer, or mindful breathing help calm the nervous system and interrupt cycles of negative thinking. Even a few minutes a day can make a meaningful difference.

Reference: United Healthcare

03/06/2026

Thought of the day: we will always have an opportunity to grow!

02/27/2026

Thought of the day: Let Him handle what we cannot.

02/20/2026

May we always keep our eyes fixed on the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

09/10/2025

🌿 Introducing Beyond Sessions: Fiat’s Newsletter

We’re excited to share something new with you, the Beyond Sessions Newsletter, a resource designed to offer encouragement, practical tools, and hopeful insight to support your journey of healing and growth.

✨ What you’ll gain as a subscriber:
📰 Newsletter – A monthly issue written by the Fiat Counseling Team, sharing wisdom, encouragement, and practical guidance for the road ahead.

🌿 Beyond Sessions Community – Connect with our team and fellow subscribers, share experiences, ask questions, and explore resources for your well-being.

💬 Ask the Team – Submit your questions to be featured in future issues.

🤝 Support in Finding a Therapist – Get personalized guidance to help you (or someone you care about) find the right fit.

🚀 Self-Activation Program – Enjoy free, unlimited access to The Hero’s Journey, a self-paced program for insight, resilience, and growth.

Subscribe today and join a community that goes beyond the session to walk with you in your everyday life.

👉 Sign up here: subscribepage.io/fiat

07/28/2025

✨INTERN APPRECIATION DAY! ✨

Therese and Maria have been working hard all summer to help Fiat Counseling serve our wonderful clients! 🫶 We couldn’t do it without them ☺️ Thank you Maria! 🎉 Thank you Therese! 🎉 You both rock! 🤗❤️

07/24/2025

Did you know that, in May, we created a new office here at Fiat Counseling?🎉 Our color scheme was neutral browns and greens! 💚🤎Our plan is to turn it into a functional office and break room space! 👔We’re still working on final touches but let us know what you think!! 🤔

07/15/2025

🤝Meet The Team 🎁
AND FINALLY, we have reached our LAST new team member! Most recently, we were able to welcome Kasia to the Fiat Counseling Family! 🤗 🎉

Hi, I'm Kasia! I'm a recent graduate of Franciscan University, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am a dance teacher as well as Dance & Movement Specialist for Fiat Counseling. When I'm not dancing, you'll find me outside hiking, running, or reading, sipping coffee with friends, or writing!

🎥Favorite Movie: Life is Beautiful, Therese Boys in the Boat, and Mr. Bean’s Holiday

🎶Favorite Music Genres: classical and indie folk

☕️Favorite Coffee: pour-over, no cream or sugar - but if we’re at Leo’s, then a Vienna coffee!

💻Work Space Essential: my orange water bottle!

🏝️Three Necessities on a Stranded Island: my journal (pen included), Flannery O’Connor’s collected short stories, and a guitar

🥣Fun fact: My name is pronounced like Kashi (the cereal), but ending with an “ah” :)

We are so excited to begin working with Kasia! 🥳❤️

Schedule an appointment: https://fiatcounseling.org/

07/08/2025

🤝Meet The Team 🎁
In addition to all of our new team members, we welcomed another licensed professional counselor to our Fiat family! Please give Kimbria a warm welcome! 🤗 🎉

Kimbria is a licensed therapist in Ohio. Originally from Michigan, she attended Wheeling University for her undergraduate studies and then completed her master’s at Franciscan University. She pole vaulted on the track and field team for both schools and has a special place in her heart for counseling athletes. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, exercising, reading, and spending time with her fiancé, family, and friends.

🎥Favorite Movie: It’s a Wonderful Life!

☕️Favorite Coffee: Anything decaf! She loves to drink any herbal tea, especially loose leaf. But occasionally, she’ll get a decaf latte with a fun flavor for a treat!!

🎤Go-To Karaoke Songs: Love Song by Sarah Bareilles or 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton

🤝Favorite part of her job: Encountering clients and walking with them on their journey towards healing and growth!

🤸‍♀️Fun fact: Kimbria was a competitive gymnast for 9 years!!

Thank you Kimbria for all that you give to Fiat Counseling! ❤️

Schedule an appointment: https://fiatcounseling.org/

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