Thrive Counseling

03/27/2026

“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” - John Green

Mental health challenges can distort perspective. Anxiety can feel overwhelming.

Depression can feel isolating. Trauma can feel consuming. But healing is possible.

Seeking support is not a sign of failure, it is a sign of strength. Therapy provides tools, insight, and a safe place to process what you’re carrying.

At Thrive Counseling, we walk alongside individuals and families through every stage of growth and recovery.

03/27/2026

03/25/2026

Thrive Counseling’s IOP provides structured, non-residential treatment designed to help individuals manage substance use, strengthen coping skills, and build a sustainable recovery plan. Through counseling, case management, peer support, and aftercare planning, we help clients stay connected to the resources they need.

Recovery is not about doing it perfectly. It’s about doing it with support.

If you’re ready to take the next step, we’re here to help.

Warren: (330) 469-6777
Youngstown: (330) 355-9998

03/23/2026

For years, trauma, especially trauma experienced by women, was minimized or misunderstood.

Judith Herman brought clarity and legitimacy to trauma-related disorders through her research and writing.

Her book Trauma and Recovery changed how clinicians understand PTSD, domestic violence, and complex trauma. She helped shift the conversation from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”

Her work continues to influence trauma-informed care around the world.

This Women’s History Month, we honor the women who helped us better understand the human mind, and made healing possible for so many.

03/20/2026

This month, in honor of Women’s History Month, we are spotlighting the mental health issues that uniquely and disproportionately affect women, raising awareness, encouraging conversation, and supporting healing.

Women are 2–3 times more likely than men to develop PTSD, and childbirth itself can be traumatic for some mothers.

Flashbacks, panic, avoidance, or feeling emotionally numb after delivery are not signs of weakness, they are signs that your nervous system is overwhelmed.
Birth trauma and postpartum PTSD are more common than many people realize, yet so few women talk about it.

Healing starts with being heard. At Thrive Counseling, we offer trauma-informed care to help you process your experience safely and at your pace. You deserve support, not silence.

03/18/2026

For decades, individuals struggling with intense emotional pain and suicidal thoughts were often labeled “untreatable.”

Marsha Linehan changed that narrative.

After her own experience with severe mental health challenges, she developed Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), now one of the most effective evidence-based treatments for borderline personality disorder, trauma, and emotional dysregulation.
Her work has saved countless lives and reshaped modern therapy.

Sometimes the most powerful discoveries come from lived experience.

03/18/2026

Looking to take the next step in your counseling journey?

Thrive Counseling is now accepting interns pursuing degrees in social work or counseling who are eligible to obtain a trainee license.

Join a team dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and communities through compassionate mental health and substance use services. At Thrive, you’ll gain hands-on experience while making a meaningful impact.

If you're ready to grow, learn, and help others thrive, we’d love to connect.

Warren: (330) 469-6777
Youngstown: (330) 355-9998

Visit our website to learn more: https://www.thrivecounselingwarren.com/

03/16/2026

“Mental health needs a great deal of attention. It’s the final taboo and it needs to be faced and dealt with.” - Adam Ant

For too long, mental health was treated as something to hide. Today, we know better.

Mental health affects how we think, feel, cope, and connect. It influences our relationships, our work, and our physical well-being. Prioritizing mental health is not weakness, it is responsibility.

At Thrive Counseling, we believe conversations about anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress should be open and stigma-free. Healing begins when people feel safe enough to speak.

If you or someone you love is struggling, support is available. You can depend on us.

03/13/2026

Recovery doesn’t happen alone. It happens with structure, accountability, and the right support system.

Thrive Counseling’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) helps individuals reduce or eliminate substance use while rebuilding stability in daily life. Through individual and group counseling, coordinated care, and ongoing support, our team walks with you every step of the way.

Staying clean is possible when you have consistent guidance and a plan designed around your needs. If you or someone you love needs support, Thrive Counseling is here. You can depend on us.

Warren: (330) 469-6777
Youngstown: (330) 355-9998

03/12/2026

This month, in honor of Women’s History Month, we are spotlighting the mental health issues that uniquely and disproportionately affect women, raising awareness, encouraging conversation, and supporting healing.

Not all postpartum struggles look like sadness. Up to 1 in 5 new moms experience intense anxiety after childbirth, racing thoughts, constant worry, trouble sleeping, or feeling on edge all the time.

Many women think, “I should be happy. What’s wrong with me?” The answer is: nothing is wrong with you. Postpartum anxiety is real, common, and treatable.
If motherhood feels overwhelming instead of joyful, that doesn’t mean you’re failing. Thrive Counseling is here to support you through every stage, with care, understanding, and evidence-based treatment.

03/10/2026

Mental health isn’t separate from identity. It’s shaped by it.

Mamie Phipps Clark was one of the first psychologists to study how racism and segregation affected the self-esteem of Black children.

Her groundbreaking “doll study” revealed how societal messages impact mental and emotional development. Her research became a key factor in the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education.

She helped the world understand that environment, representation, and belonging deeply influence mental health.

Her work continues to shape child psychology and conversations about equity in care.

03/08/2026

Today, on International Women’s Day, we recognize the leadership, vision, and heart behind Thrive Counseling.

Andrea DeJacimo, Executive Director and Owner, and Angel Pixley, CFO and Owner, have built more than a counseling practice, they’ve built a place of safety, growth, and healing for our community.

Their commitment to ethical care, professional excellence, and compassionate leadership has shaped a team of highly motivated and educated counselors dedicated to guiding individuals and families through life’s most challenging moments.

At Thrive, we believe in our team, and that belief starts at the top.

Because of Andrea and Angel’s leadership, our clients know they are supported by professionals who care deeply and show up every single day with integrity and purpose.

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women who lead with strength, empathy, and vision. You can depend on us.