The Stable Mind-Psychiatric Care by Dallas Acker

The Stable Mind-Psychiatric Care by Dallas Acker Hello! My name is Dallas Acker. I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

⚠️ COMMUNITY UPDATE ⚠️Many of you have reached out after last night’s tornado, and we wanted to let everyone know that T...
06/15/2026

⚠️ COMMUNITY UPDATE ⚠️

Many of you have reached out after last night’s tornado, and we wanted to let everyone know that The Stable Mind Clinic is okay.

Our family, home, barn, horses, and other animals are safe. We have a significant amount of cleanup ahead of us, but we are incredibly grateful that everyone is okay.

At this time, we are without power and expect outages may continue for several days due to the extensive damage in our area. Because of this, I have very limited access to my computer and may not see messages sent through the client portal in a timely manner.

📱 PLEASE use Spruce to contact me at 814-261-2758. Messages sent through Spruce go directly to my phone and are the fastest, most reliable way to reach me while we navigate the aftermath of the storm.

Thank you all for your patience, understanding, and concern. We are safe, and we appreciate the support from our community. ❤️

— Dallas
The Stable Mind Clinic 🌲

*I do not own the rights to the cow/twister photo and I cannot find who does, but I did take the other photos of my neighborhood”

GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉🐴 WE ARE OFFICIALLY ONE MONTH AWAY FROM THE Stable Mind Clinic’s ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! So a giveaway it ...
06/08/2026

GIVEAWAY TIME!

🎉🐴 WE ARE OFFICIALLY ONE MONTH AWAY FROM THE Stable Mind Clinic’s ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! So a giveaway it is!

I honestly can’t believe we are already here.

This past year has been full of so much growth, learning, connection, and support, and I truly could not have done it without all of YOU. 🌲

Whether you’ve trusted me with your care, shared my page, referred a friend, spread the word, supported the vision, or simply shown kindness and encouragement along the way—thank you. Every referral, every recommendation, every share, and every kind word has meant more than you know.

Starting and growing Stable Mind Clinic has been one of the most rewarding experiences, and seeing how much we’ve grown in just one year is something I am incredibly grateful for.

✨ To celebrate our ONE YEAR anniversary… we’re bringing back a GIVEAWAY! ✨

Kind of like our Thanksgiving giveaway—but I want YOUR input this time! 👀

What would YOU love to see included?

🎁 Gift cards?
💵 Cash giveaway?
🧠 Free sessions?
👕 Stable Mind merch + cash combo?
✨ Something else?

⬇️ COMMENT BELOW and tell me what you’d want to win!

And while you’re here—help us celebrate:
🌲 LIKE this post
🌲 SHARE with friends/family
🌲 COMMENT your giveaway ideas
🌲 Invite others to follow along

I’m so excited to celebrate this milestone with all of you. Here’s to year one… and everything ahead! 🎉🐴

-Dallas

✨ Find a Fit Friday ✨Lately, I’ve had so many people reaching out looking for therapy, medication management, psychology...
06/05/2026

✨ Find a Fit Friday ✨

Lately, I’ve had so many people reaching out looking for therapy, medication management, psychology services, and other helping professionals in the area. While I’m incredibly grateful, my waitlist has grown — and I truly believe finding the right fit matters.

One thing I care deeply about is supporting other amazing local providers and helping people connect with resources that fit their needs!

So, I thought we could start a little Find a Fit Friday!

👇 If you offer services in the helping field, please introduce yourself in the comments! 👇

This can include (but definitely isn’t limited to):
• Therapists/counselors
• Medication providers/psychiatric services
• Psychologists
• Occupational, speech, or physical therapy
• Massage/bodywork/chiropractic care
• Nutrition, wellness, or holistic services
• Parent/child support services
• Equine-assisted services
• Support groups, coaching, or other healing-centered work

Please share:
✨ Who you are
✨ What services you offer
✨ Who you work with/specialties
✨ Location + telehealth/in-person options
✨ How people can contact you

And if you know someone wonderful, tag them below!

Please also share this post so we can build a strong list of trusted local resources and support one another. We are better when we work together, and everyone deserves care that feels like the right fit. 🤍

Cannot wait to connect with all!

-Dallas 🌲

The Stable Mind Clinic is proud to announce that we will be a Sapphire Sponsor for the YEDA National Championship Show t...
06/03/2026

The Stable Mind Clinic is proud to announce that we will be a Sapphire Sponsor for the YEDA National Championship Show this weekend in Virginia! YEDA - Youth Equestrian Development Association, Inc

I have to admit… YEDA unfortunately wasn’t around when I was a youth rider (apparently I’m officially too old now 😅), but I sure wish it had been. The mission behind YEDA and the opportunities they provide for young equestrians is something I deeply admire. Watching youth grow in confidence, responsibility, sportsmanship, and connection through horses is incredibly meaningful.

Supporting youth equestrians and equine-centered programs is near and dear to my heart, especially as Stable Mind Clinic continues pursuing more work in the equine therapy and wellness space. This sponsorship is just the beginning, so keep an eye out for Stable Mind Clinic supporting more youth and equine events in the future!

Wishing the best of luck to all of the exhibitors competing this weekend—especially a few riders I’ll be cheering extra hard for! 🐴💙

I have a very last-minute opening this Friday, May 29th from 10:00–10:30 AM.If you’ve been trying to get scheduled or ha...
05/27/2026

I have a very last-minute opening this Friday, May 29th from 10:00–10:30 AM.

If you’ve been trying to get scheduled or have been meaning to reach out, this is a great opportunity to get in sooner than usual. These openings don’t come up often, and once it’s filled, I won’t have availability again for a bit.

If you’d like this spot, feel free to message me AT 814-261-2758 I DO NOT ALWAYS SEE MESSENGER SO PLEASE TEXT THIS NUMBER and I’ll get you scheduled. Thank you!!

Happy Memorial Day from The Stable Mind 🇺🇸Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ult...
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from The Stable Mind 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage, service, and sacrifice have made possible the freedoms we enjoy every single day.

What many people may not know is that working with veterans is actually where The Stable Mind first began.

At 16 years old, I volunteered at a therapeutic riding center working with a group of veterans, and something about that experience changed me. I fell in love with the power of connection, healing, and the incredible resilience I witnessed in those who had served.

That experience planted a seed.

I initially pursued the path toward medical school, but I quickly realized that 15-minute appointments and rushed care were not the way I wanted to serve people. I wanted to truly know my patients, understand their stories, and create meaningful, individualized care. That realization led me back to nursing school with one ultimate goal: becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner so I could build the kind of care I knew people deserved.

Many years later, that dream became The Stable Mind.

Every single day, veterans continue to be a light in my life—not only through the mission of The Stable Mind, but also through my work full-time with the Department of Veterans Affairs. It is truly one of the greatest honors of my life to serve those who have served our country.

To our veterans, military families, and to those we remember today: thank you. We would not have what we have without your sacrifice, strength, and dedication. You inspire this mission more than words can express.

❤️🤍💙

Are you feeling “stuck” in therapy? You’re not alone.Have you ever felt like you’ve been in therapy for years… talking t...
05/22/2026

Are you feeling “stuck” in therapy? You’re not alone.

Have you ever felt like you’ve been in therapy for years… talking through the same struggles, understanding the “why,” but still feeling like something just isn’t shifting?

Sometimes healing needs a different path.

At The Stable Mind, we are excited to SOON begin incorporating EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) alongside equine-assisted therapy—a powerful combination for individuals feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, trauma, overwhelm, grief, or emotional distress.

🐴 Why horses + EMDR?

EMDR helps the brain reprocess difficult experiences that may feel “stuck” in the nervous system. It goes beyond simply talking about what happened and helps the brain heal and integrate experiences differently.

Horses bring something unique to the healing process:
✨ They respond honestly to emotion and energy
✨ They help increase body awareness and emotional regulation
✨ They create opportunities to build safety, trust, confidence, and connection
✨ They help us stay grounded and present during difficult work

Together, EMDR and equine therapy can create a deeply powerful healing experience—especially for people who feel like traditional talk therapy has only gotten them part of the way there.

Healing doesn’t always happen through words alone. Sometimes healing happens through movement, connection, nervous system regulation, and feeling safe enough to process what has been carried for too long.

If you’ve ever felt “stuck” despite doing all the work, this may be a different approach worth exploring.

We’re looking forward to bringing this innovative, trauma-informed healing opportunity to The Stable Mind and sharing more soon.

📩 Questions about EMDR, equine therapy, or whether this approach may be a good fit? Reach out—we’d love to help educate and guide you.

📌📌📌📌📌📌PLEASE UTILIZE OUR PHONE NUMBER (815-261-2758) AS EMAILS AND MESSENGER CAN GET LOST!! 📌📌📌📌



Pic credit: the amazing Jess Lewis-Korobko

Y’ALL….I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS NEW THERAPY OFFERING COMING SOON!!! PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT AND LET ME KNOW IF THE...
05/14/2026

Y’ALL….I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS NEW THERAPY OFFERING COMING SOON!!! PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT AND LET ME KNOW IF THERE WOULD BE INTEREST 😬😬 🌲

I’ve been quietly working behind the scenes on something a little different, and I’m really excited to finally start talking about it.

As many of you know, healing does not always happen best sitting in an office chair or staring at a computer screen. Sometimes it happens while moving your body, getting fresh air, grounding yourself in nature, or simply being around animals that make you feel calm and safe.

Because of that, I’m exploring some new session options, including:

🐴 “Bitching in the Barn”
A more relaxed therapy/med management experience where we spend time around the horses, in the pasture, or at the barn. Horses have an incredible way of teaching us about nervous system regulation, boundaries, trust, presence, and emotional awareness — often without saying a word.

🚶‍♀️ Walk & Talk Sessions
Instead of traditional office or virtual appointments, we would meet in a public outdoor setting and walk during session. Movement can be incredibly regulating and can sometimes make difficult conversations feel a little easier and more natural.

These offerings will require some additional consent forms and education regarding privacy/HIPAA since they take place outside of a traditional office setting. Right now, I’m in the “behind the scenes” phase getting everything set up correctly — billing logistics, consents, policies, safety planning, and all the things you don’t need to worry about but I definitely do. 😂

My goal is to create therapeutic spaces that feel more human, grounded, authentic, and healing.

If something like this sounds interesting to you, I’d love to hear your thoughts or gauge interest. Feel free to comment or message me privately!!

-Dallas
The Stable Mind Owner 🌲

Hello The Stable Mind Family!I wanted to share that I will be taking maternity leave beginning in late July, as I am exp...
05/06/2026

Hello The Stable Mind Family!

I wanted to share that I will be taking maternity leave beginning in late July, as I am expecting a baby in early August.

My last day for scheduled appointments will be July 24th as of how things stand right now (we all know babies make their own decisions). If you feel you may need follow-up prior to my leave, please make sure you have an appointment scheduled before that date.

To help ensure continuity of care:
• When clinically appropriate, I will provide 90-day medication refills prior to my leave
• Controlled medications cannot be prescribed in extended supplies due to legal regulations, so these will continue to require regular refill requests as usual

During my maternity leave (approximately July 24th through the end of September-again, as long as this baby cooperates):
• I will be checking messages intermittently
• If you anticipate needing a refill, please submit your request at least 5–7 days in advance to allow adequate processing time
• Refill requests submitted with short notice may not be addressed in time

For urgent or emergent concerns, please seek care through:
• Your primary care provider
• An urgent care clinic
• Or the emergency room, if needed

I am also working on arranging limited coverage with local providers for urgent psychiatric needs during my absence. Additional details will be shared as they become available.

I plan to begin gradually returning to the practice in late September, and scheduling for that timeframe will open in August.

Thank you for your understanding and support during this time. Please reach out to the office if you need assistance scheduling prior to my leave.

All the best,
Dallas 🌲

P.S. Thank you ALL for supporting this small business. I have been SO blessed to work with each and every one of you...you have made this work so meaningful, and I cannot wait to see how much better this gets year after year!

Hi everyone,Quick (and important) communication update from the practice!! Because this is a part-time practice alongsid...
04/24/2026

Hi everyone,

Quick (and important) communication update from the practice!!

Because this is a part-time practice alongside full clinical workloads, we are really trying to streamline communication so nothing gets missed.

Right now, messages are coming in from:
📩 Facebook Messenger
📧 Personal email
🌐 Website submissions
📱 Phone/text
…and honestly, things are getting a little chaotic on our end.

To keep everything safe, organized, and actually responded to in a timely way, we are asking that all communication go through:

📲 Spruce secure messaging or office phone: 814-261-2758

Please include your name when you reach out so we can quickly locate your chart.

A little transparency moment: we are currently sitting on way too many unread messages across platforms (think: “I stopped counting” level (example: 1,200 unread emails, 42 texts on my personal phone..halp…😅), and we don’t want anyone to get missed or delayed.

Using one system helps us take better care of everyone and respond more consistently—even when we’re finishing clinical days at 10 or 11pm.

Thank you for helping us keep things organized, secure, and sustainable!!

-Dallas

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