As the holidays approach and the year winds down, many people feel a mix of excitement, pressure, and exhaustion. Between deadlines, family expectations, travel, and emotional overload, it’s no surprise that end-of-year burnout is one of the most common struggles people bring to counseling during the winter months. At Courageous Counseling & Consulting, therapist Jessica […]
Navigating Holiday Mental Health: Healing, Hope, and Support at Courageous Counseling & Consulting
The holiday season, often painted with images of joy and celebration, can be a challenging time for many, triggering stress, depression and anxiety, especially for those healing from past trauma. At Courageous Counseling & Consulting, we understand that the pressure to be festive can exacerbate emotional wounds, and we’re here to provide holiday mental health […]
The Evolution of Modern Mental Health Care
In recent years, modern mental health care has undergone a remarkable evolution. While media depictions of therapists and what psychotherapy treatment looked like were never the most accurate (or flattering, in most cases), the mental health care philosophy has evolved from the traditional image of stuffy, boring psychotherapy sessions where patients recline on a couch […]
Grief and Loss Post COVID 19
Higinia Paszkowski is a grief specialist trained through The Grief Institute and owner of Inside Out Integrative Health. She is focused on helping people move from grief to health and healing. On this episode we discuss the grief and loss associated with COVID 19 and how to normalize the processing of feelings. To continue to […]
Social Media and the Drug Epidemic
Jamie Puerta, co-founder and president of Victims of Illicit Drugs, joins us to discuss the tragic loss of his son, Daniel, due to fentanyl poisoning. He will share the dangers of social media platforms and their part in creating a problem of epic proportions. You don’t want to miss this content. If you find this […]



