Diane Kerrigan & Associates Counseling

08/24/2026

🦋 A reminder to give yourself time.

Butterflies don’t rush their transformation.

Neither do we need to rush ours.

Healing, growth, and change happen in their own time. Wherever you are in your journey, you are allowed to take it one day—and sometimes one moment—at a time.

💙 Be gentle with yourself today.

Therapy

08/18/2026

Please reach out if you're ready to start your counseling journey. Please know that AI is not counseling and there are a lot of risks associated with trying that approach. You are not alone

https://www.npr.org/2026/08/18/nx-s1-5929575/ai-suicide-risks-mental-health?fbclid=IwdGRzaATxTh1jbGNrBPFN13Bkb2YBZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeXst7BqjLK7z7MRE4qwUrLBW6UU3uslzueOp-B1Y9KRq1rYpEz8vtOosMaUw_aem_RA-aX6E2N05ZAqyw6QghUQ

A 29-year-old woman confided her suicidal thoughts to an AI chatbot — not to her therapist, not to her parents, not to her best friend. What can AI learn from her death?

08/18/2026

A very common concern for people coming into counseling of course is privacy. HIPPA privacy laws are good for outlying basics to ensure that this happens. A loophole I often see is when people come in utilizing commercial medical benefits from a family member. Young adults aged 18-25 years old, or often spouses/ partners of the main policyholder are often concerned that the policyholder may find out that they are seeking care. While mental health stigma has been greatly reduced, it still exists. Some families are not supportive of their family members seeking counseling. If this is the case for you, here's a tip: call the number on the back of your insurance card for the member services hotline. Request that they change your personal explanation of benefits to be emailed to your personal email address, instead of being mailed to the family home address/ or the policyholders email address. This is your right to have your medical privacy. Additionally, most providers are willing to settle any payments in the office for copays or deductibles instead of sending statements to your house. This should eliminate the most common ways that a paper trail is created back to the original policy order.

Please share this information! We need to work together to continue to reduce any barriers that are in place for people to receive care.

Diane Kerrigan & Associates Counseling

08/17/2026

You matter too🙌💙

08/14/2026

Wanting alone time to feel grounded and at peace is a good thing. Isolating out of anger, annoyance, or fear however is a huge red flag.

Nedra Tawwab

08/14/2026

Avoiding certain people to protect your emotional health isn’t a weakness; it’s wisdom. 💡🛡️

08/14/2026

Chelsey and Diane had a blast yesterday evening at the YWCA Women’s Health Series. We got to chat with several other local providers and provide education and resources to women in our community. Chelsey and Diane talked about the impacts of stress on the women’s body. Thank you YWCA for putting this event together and having us!

Charlie Health

YWCA Westmoreland County

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08/10/2026

08/07/2026

❤️ **A Heartfelt Thank You to Diane Kerrigan & Associates!** ❤️

We are incredibly grateful to **Diane Kerrigan & Associates Counseling Services** for choosing **WIN-Spirations** as part of their **"Be the Change"** initiative!

Thanks to the generosity of Diane, her team, and everyone who contributed, our program participants will have access to much-needed clothing and essential items that help remove barriers to employment and everyday stability.

Every donation represents more than just clothing or supplies—it represents hope, dignity, encouragement, and a community that truly cares.

Your kindness helps individuals prepare for job interviews, start new careers with confidence, and overcome obstacles that many face on their journey toward self-sufficiency.

Thank you for believing in our mission and for being the change in our community. We are honored to partner with organizations that invest in making a lasting difference.

❤️ Together, we're changing lives—one opportunity at a time.