Open Skye Counseling, PLLC

Open Skye Counseling, PLLC Compassionate, clinical care rooted in Christian faith

𝐋𝐄𝐓 π“π‡π„πŒ πŠππŽπ– π“π‡π„π˜ 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄.For some of you, this is the first day of kindergarten. For others, it’s another school y...
08/17/2026

𝐋𝐄𝐓 π“π‡π„πŒ πŠππŽπ– π“π‡π„π˜ 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄.

For some of you, this is the first day of kindergarten. For others, it’s another school year. And for some, it’s the bittersweet moment of watching your child leave home for university.

As parents, our instinct is often to make things easierβ€”to step in, solve the problem, or protect them from disappointment. But one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the belief and knowledge that they are capable.

Let them try. Let them struggle. Let them feel their emotions, even the hard ones. Let them make mistakes. Let them discover, β€œI can figure this out.”

Launching them into the world doesn’t mean you’re losing connection. It means the connection is changing and can be beautiful in its own right.

So as you send them off, give them your confidence:

β€œYou can do this. I believe in you. And no matter where life takes you, I’m always here.” ❀️ ❀️

πŸ’›Let Consistency Do the WorkπŸ’›πŸ’› Do the work of showing up.Show up for therapy. Show up for yourself. Give yourself the ti...
08/10/2026

πŸ’›Let Consistency Do the WorkπŸ’›

πŸ’› Do the work of showing up.
Show up for therapy. Show up for yourself. Give yourself the time and space to reflect, process, learn, and grow.

πŸ’› Be consistent in challenging negative thinking.
Notice the thoughts that keep you stuck and practice questioning them. Change takes repetition and patience.

πŸ’› Be consistent in being kind to yourself.
Growth isn’t perfect. There will be hard days, setbacks, and moments when you feel like you’re not making progress. Keep showing yourself compassion anyway.

πŸ’› Be consistent in caring for your health goals.
Rest. Move your body. Nourish yourself. Make choices that support your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

You don’t have to make one giant leap. Take one small step. Then another. Keep showing up. Do the work of showing up β€” even when it feels small.

Over time, small steps can become meaningful change.

"Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity." β€” BrenΓ© BrownWe have been w...
06/17/2026

"Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity." β€” BrenΓ© Brown

We have been wired by our Creator for connection, yet meaningful connection requires vulnerabilityβ€”the willingness to let ourselves be seen.

Perhaps you’ve been hurt, rejected, or disappointed by others, and to keep yourself safe, you’ve built walls to keep people at a distance. While those walls may protect us from pain, they can also keep us from the connection we long for.

Consider taking one small step this week toward being knownβ€”sharing honestly, asking for support, or reaching out to someone you trust.

It takes courage, but authentic connection begins when we allow ourselves to be seen.

🌿 Open Skye Counseling
Creating space for hope, healing, growth, and a place to be seen.

✨ π‚πŽπ”ππ’π„π‹πˆππ† πˆπ’ πŒπŽπ‘π„ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 π“π€π‹πŠπˆππ† ✨🌿 Build Self-awareness🌿 Find Clarity 🌿 Make Intentional ChoicesClarity creates s...
05/04/2026

✨ π‚πŽπ”ππ’π„π‹πˆππ† πˆπ’ πŒπŽπ‘π„ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 π“π€π‹πŠπˆππ† ✨

🌿 Build Self-awareness
🌿 Find Clarity
🌿 Make Intentional Choices

Clarity creates something powerful: AGENCYβ€”the ability to shape your life in a way that aligns with who you are and who God created you to be.

πŸ’¬ You don’t have to stay stuck. Growth starts with understanding.

πŸ’™ Accepting Aetna & Blue Cross Blue Shield
πŸ’™ Self-pay and sliding scale

We cannot heal from what we cannot feel. Emotional avoidance may offer short-term relief, but avoiding or numbing diffic...
04/29/2026

We cannot heal from what we cannot feel.

Emotional avoidance may offer short-term relief, but avoiding or numbing difficult feelings can prolong distress and delays healing.

God gave us our emotions, and they often act as clues – when we name what we feel and allow ourselves to sit with it, we begin to understand what needs care, attention, and healing.

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5130 Hickory Point Frontage Road, STE 260
Decatur, IL
62526

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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+16575804135

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