nourished minds: counseling + wellness newsletter
from Karen Chinca, LICSW, CEDS-S
Hello! I hope you are as excited for warmer weather and more Spring sunshine as I am! Easter, Passover and Ramadan are over, and the Boston Marathon has come and gone. Hope is in the air as we gather with friends and family, safely. I even took a much-anticipated getaway to Lisbon with my family! I so enjoyed exploring, the sunshine, the architecture and the cobblestone streets.
I know it has been awhile since you've received an email update from me. But this is an important one as I have so much exciting news to share with you. First, you'll see that our company name looks a little different - we've given it a fresh new name and look!
We're also happy to share that we're conducting in-person visits once more. If you prefer that your visits be in person with us, do let us know when you are scheduling. We still host virtual appointments as well. Our team is licensed in Massachusetts, Florida and Vermont (thus we can conduct virtual visits with you if you reside in FL or VT).
And - we have a new therapist, Stephanie Landry, on the team!
Read on for updates. As always, if you have questions, reach out to me: karen@nourishedmindscounseling.com.
Be well,
Karen
Introducing: Nourished Minds: Counseling + Wellness!
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Wellness is now Nourished Minds: Counseling + Wellness. Our rebrand brings a renewed focus on helping you nourish your mind, body and soul - plus, the same promise to help you uncover your inner strength.
When you have a nourished mindset, you are in a stronger position to overcome what is holding you back - whether that be fear, doubts or negative thought patterns. Let's turn your mind into one that is nourished and primed to help you on your mental health journey!
Meet the Newest Addition to the Team: Stephanie Landry!
I am delighted to introduce you to the newest addition to Nourished Minds: therapist Stephanie Landry!
In her own words, Stephanie shares: “I am thrilled to join Nourished Minds: Counseling + Wellness! My approach is one that is strengths-based and collaborative — I assess what approaches feel most helpful for you.
I believe the most critical aspect of my work comes from my warm, nonjudgmental approach and the simple offering of a place to be heard. Underlying all my work is a dedication to my own learning and development to best support my clients as well as a personal commitment to social justice, queer alliance, anti-racism, and size inclusivity.”
Schedule an appointment with Stephanie today: email info@nourishedmindscounseling.com
Our third virtual therapy group for individuals suffering from co-occurring eating disorders and OCD is well underway. There is great need in the OCD/ED community for exposure-based groups such as this; our participants are undergoing behavior changes that are improving their lives and allowing them to live with more freedom.
The group facilitators are Julia Hale and myself; we both have extensive experience in treating eating disorders and OCD. Sign up for our next group today: karen@nourishedmindscounseling.com
Join Me at MEDA
Julia J. Hale, LICSW, and I are excited to be presenting at the annual MEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association) conference this year. The conference is finally back in person after two long years. We will be presenting on 'OCD and Eating Disorders: Where They Intersect and How We Treat' on May 19th at 10:30 a.m. We hope to see you there!
Karen's Mental Health Bite
Take a mental health break and unplug from technology for an afternoon this week. Instead of scrolling sites and social media, go for a walk, read a book, take a nap, get a massage. Take note of how taking this time for you makes you feel.
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.