nourished minds: counseling + wellness newsletter

 
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from Karen Chinca, LICSW, CEDS-S

Hi there! Happy February to you. I'm delighted to bring you a few news updates and virtual groups happening at Nourished Minds: Counseling + Wellness in the next few months!

First, we have a new therapist on board - join me in welcoming Venetia Breene! Venetia is a fantastic addition to our team. She is accepting new clients and has a passion for working teenagers and young adults. Read more about her below. 

Next, I'm very excited to share more about two upcoming virtual groups: 1) Virtual consultation group for clinicians working with clients with eating disorders and OCD, and 2) a support group for women 50+ who are struggling with eating disorders/disordered eating.

The first group is geared for clinicians working with clients with eating disorders and OCD. It begins February 10th, and will meet every other week for 6 Fridays. The group is full, but I invite you to add your name to my waitlist. Contact me to do so: karen@nourishedmindscounseling.com. 

The second group - for women with eating disorders/disordered eating ages 50+ is forming this spring. Email me to add your name to the sign-up list; I'll provide more details on this program soon. Feel free to share this with a colleague, friend or client who you think may be interested!

Thank you for your support + as always, be in touch to let me know if you have questions or feedback. 

Be well, 
Karen
karen@nourishedmindscounseling.com

Venetia Breene, a Brookline, Massachusetts therapist, smiles at the camera

Hello, everyone! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Staff Psychotherapist at Nourished Minds: Counseling + Wellness, I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders and trauma. I particularly enjoy supporting young people as they grapple through the transition to adulthood and the related issues that arise including identity, relationship and conflict navigation. 

I believe that my clients are experts in their own experiences, and I feel privileged to be allowed into their lives. I strive to create a warm, safe and non-judgmental space for my clients, in which I bring curiosity and compassion to every session. I empower my clients to identify their own goals and collaborate with them to help develop individualized action-oriented treatment plans to improve the quality of their lives. I identify as an ally to the BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and disability communities and value working across the spectrums of gender, race, sexuality, and class. 

Prior to joining Nourished Minds, I earned a Master of Social Work from Boston College and have spent the last several years working on inpatient psychiatric units at McLean Hospital, where I worked with clients in acute crises, across a wide range of life stages, diagnoses and identities. I am currently a Fellow at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I am certified in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and integrate elements of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) into my work. I am also a member of the National Association of Social Workers, where I engage in ongoing professional development. 

My clinical experiences have been enriched by living and working in several different countries. Prior to focusing on psychotherapy, I helped develop social impact small businesses in Kigali, Rwanda, and was involved in starting a non-profit organization in Nairobi, Kenya, funding female education. 

An ad for a Virtual Consultation Group for clinicians working with clients with eating disorders and OCD

My virtual consultation group for clinicians working with clients with ED and OCD kicks off this Feb. 10th and runs for 6 weeks. I look forward to working with those of you who have signed up in advance. Per my earlier note, the group is currently full but I am taking names of those who are interested in a future group of this nature. Email me! karen@nourishedmindscounseling.com. 

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Karen's Mental Health Bite

If you read my newsletters, you're likely aware that one of my favorite things to do is travel. And eat. And eat while traveling! In January, I traveled to southern France. I can never resist taking photos of the beautiful pastries - including one of my favorites, pain au chocolat. Then buying one and savoring it, of course! This month, I invite you to slow down and savor - whether it be slowing down and savoring a favorite food, or time with your children, or time with a good book. 

A group photo of Massachusetts therapists Karen Chinca, Stephanie Landry and Venetia Breene

About Nourished Minds: Counseling + Wellness

At Nourished Minds: Counseling + Wellness, we help clients achieve overall wellness by addressing issues of stress, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and eating disorders. We also provide a variety of services to professionals in the healthcare and mental health industry. I invite you to learn more about my practice and areas of expertise by exploring my website. Contact me to discuss how we can work together to develop an individualized plan which addresses your unique needs and circumstances.