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Exodus Counseling Center, LLC provides mental health therapy in the Bloomington, IN area.

10/21/2026

Was it just a transition, or is your child still struggling?

Now that fall break is behind us and we’re settling back into the school routine, you might be noticing something.

Maybe the big emotions haven’t eased up. Maybe mornings are still a battle, school-related worries are still showing up, or your child seems completely worn out by the end of the day.

At the beginning of the school year, it can be easy to chalk these things up to an adjustment period. And sometimes, that’s exactly what it is.

But if you’ve been waiting for things to get easier and they haven’t, it may be worth taking a closer look.

Your child isn’t necessarily being difficult, and you haven’t necessarily done anything wrong. Sometimes, ongoing struggles are a sign that a child needs a little extra support navigating what they’re experiencing.

You don’t have to wait until things become overwhelming to ask for help 🤎

10/19/2026

🍂 A little reminder to make room for the little things.

Carving pumpkins, getting a little messy, making a mess in the kitchen, and enjoying the simple moments together. 🎃

Childhood doesn’t have to be perfectly planned or picture perfect to be meaningful. Sometimes, the memories our kids hold onto most are made in the middle of the mess.

Here’s your reminder to slow down, enjoy the season, and make room for a little fall fun. 🤎

10/14/2026

“How was school today?”

“Fine.”

“What did you do?”

“I don’t know.”

Sound familiar? 😅

Sometimes, children genuinely struggle to recall and organize their day on demand. Instead of asking more questions, try making the conversation more specific:

“What made you laugh today?”
“Was anything tricky today?”
“Who did you sit with at lunch?”
“What is one thing you wish had gone differently?”

And if your child still doesn’t want to talk, it’s okay to leave the door open and try again later.

Connection doesn’t have to look like a full recap of the school day.

10/12/2026

One thing that may surprise people about play therapy? Sometimes, the child gets to decide what we do.

In play therapy, I don’t always need to ask a list of questions or expect a child to explain what’s bothering them. Play can give children a developmentally appropriate way to express experiences, explore relationships, and work through things they may not have words for yet.

The toys aren’t just toys. The play isn’t just a distraction. With intentionally therapeutic support, play can be meaningful work.

Sometimes, the best way to reach a child is to meet them in their world. 💛

10/09/2026

Growth doesn’t always look like a big breakthrough.

Sometimes it looks like:
•Taking a deep breath after getting frustrated.
•Finally telling someone, “I’m having a hard day.”
•Asking for help.
•Playing a little longer.
•Walking into the room even though you’re nervous.

For kids especially, progress can be easy to miss if we’re only looking for big changes.

Sometimes the smallest steps are actually the biggest ones.

Keep noticing them. 💛

10/07/2026

Sometimes I have an idea of where a session might go.

Most times, the child has a completely different plan.

Sometimes we talk. Sometimes we draw. Sometimes we move around the room. Sometimes we sit quietly and figure out what feels manageable that day.

Therapy with kids isn’t always neat or predictable, and that’s okay.

I want the therapy room to be a place where kids can show up as themselves, not a place where they have to perform or have the “right” answer.

Therapy isn’t about making a child fit into a particular mold.

It’s about meeting them where they are and figuring out what they need from there. That’s why I like to keep my office stocked with a variety of options for the kids, like games, toys, coloring, etc. 💛

10/05/2026

I had some unexpected openings come up this week!

If you’ve been thinking, “maybe my child could use someone to talk to,” but haven’t taken that next step yet, this may be a good time to reach out. I have openings for intakes, return clients, or one time consultations.

I work with children and teens navigating things like big emotions, anxiety, behavioral struggles, life transitions, and the many things that can feel hard to put into words.

You don’t have to be completely sure that therapy is what your child needs before reaching out. We can talk through what you’re seeing and figure out what makes the most sense.

Follow the link to schedule your appointment today: https://exoduscounselingcenter.janeapp.com/ /1

10/02/2026

A reminder for the parent who needed to hear this today:

Your child doesn’t have to be easy to be worthy of patience.

They don’t have to be calm to be worthy of understanding.

They don’t have to get it right to be worthy of grace.

And they don’t have to have everything figured out to be deeply loved.

Sometimes parenting means holding a boundary, having the hard conversation, trying again, and offering grace when neither of you got it quite right.

You don’t have to be a perfect parent. Your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.

They need a parent who keeps showing up.

Happy Friday, parents!
You’ve made it though another week.

09/30/2026

When you hear “play therapy,” you might picture a child playing while the therapist sits nearby.

And sometimes, that’s exactly what it looks like!

But there’s a lot more happening through play.

A child might use a game to practice flexibility, create a story that gives us insight into their world, use art to express something they don’t have words for yet, or simply experience a relationship where they can be themselves without having to perform.

And no, I don’t expect every session to produce some big breakthrough.

Sometimes the most meaningful work happens quietly.

Play is a child’s language, and therapy gives us a safe place to listen.

If you’re wondering whether play therapy might be good fit for your child, I’d be happy to talk with you about what you’re seeing and what your child may need.

📍Bloomington, IN
🧸Exodus Counseling Center

09/28/2026

We say these things all the time, and usually with the best intentions.

We want our kids to feel better. We want to help them move on. We want to reassure them that everything is okay.

But sometimes, when a child is already overwhelmed, reassurance can feel like dismissal.

Instead of trying to talk them out of the feeling, try meeting them in it first.

You don’t have to agree with the behavior.
You don’t have to remove the limit.
You don’t have to fix the problem.

You can simply communicate: “I see you. I understand this is hard. And I’m still going to hold this boundary.”

That combination of validation + boundaries can be incredibly powerful.

Save this for the next big-feelings moment 🤍

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