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River & Stone Counseling and Wellness

We are a group of professionally licensed therapists devoted to promoting the health and well-being of our clients.

08/04/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐚, 𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐒𝐖

𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞: Individual Therapist

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧: Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma

𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭: I have never had my ears pierced!

𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫: Iced with cream

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠/𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠: “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭: Connecting with people and creating a safe and compassionate space for reflection and growth.

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲: If you’re considering therapy, my biggest piece of advice is to stay open to the process. Therapy looks different for everyone and there’s no one “right” way to do it. When you’re willing to engage with curiosity and honesty, I truly believe you will fine what you need in the process.

𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬? Not at this time!

Learn more about the compassionate therapists at River & Stone! Meet the Team:
https://www.riverandstonewellness.com/team

07/30/2026

The roots get watered before the flowers bloom. Uncomfortable seasons aren't always a sign that something is wrong. Sometimes they're the very seasons where growth takes root.

Not every season looks beautiful from beginning to end. Sometimes that's because beautiful things are happening beneath the surface. 🌱

07/26/2026

The Problem Scale is a tool often taught to children to help them understand that not every problem is the same size. Instead of treating every setback like an emergency, kids learn to pause and ask: "How big is this problem?"

It turns out, adults need that reminder too.

When we're anxious or overwhelmed, our brains can overestimate the size of a problem. Putting it on a simple 1–5 scale creates enough distance to respond more thoughtfully.

This isn't about minimizing your feelings. It's about matching your response to the situation in front of you instead of the story anxiety is telling. Sometimes, asking your child-- or yourself , "Is this a 2 or is my brain treating it like a 5?" is enough to change what happens next.

07/22/2026

We're incredibly lucky to work alongside some truly exceptional clinicians.

Every member of our team is thoughtful, highly skilled, and deeply committed to providing excellent care. They show up for our clients with intention, and they make River & Stone the practice we're proud to be.

Learn more about the incredible team we have built here at River & Stone Counseling and Wellness:
https://www.riverandstonewellness.com/team

07/16/2026

Normally we advise:
— Taking a few deep cleansing breaths of fresh air.
— Eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲? 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝, "𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭."

Between the smoke in the air and the current produce contamination concerns, this is one of those rare days where our usual wellness advice comes with an asterisk. Today, enjoy the air conditioning and eat the chocolate!

We'll be back to recommending deep breaths and healthy snacks as soon as the universe cooperates. 🤍

07/13/2026

It's funny because it's relatable to many of us.

But there's a reason this joke lands.

When anxiety starts creeping up, caffeine can amplify the physical sensations that already come with it—like a racing heart, jitteriness, and restlessness. At the same time, endless scrolling can keep your brain in a constant state of alert, making it harder to feel grounded.

There's nothing wrong with enjoying coffee or spending time on social media. The key is noticing when those habits leave you feeling more anxious instead of less.
Sometimes the most supportive thing you can do for your nervous system is pause, put the phone down for a bit, and check in with what you actually need.

07/09/2026

It's common to postpone joy until life feels "back to normal", "more manageable", or "less stressful".

But, mental health isn't about waiting for perfect circumstances. It's about making space for moments that restore you, even when life feels full.

Joy and struggle can exist at the same time. Notice what brings you back to yourself—and let yourself have more of it.

06/30/2026

The world will always tell you what deserves your attention but your job isn't to keep up with all of it.

Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is put a hand on your heart, tune out the noise, and come back to what really matters.

Your peace deserves your attention too. 🤍

06/27/2026

Summer can be SO good for us, but it can also throw off the routines our nervous systems rely on. If you've felt more anxious, distracted, or just not quite yourself lately, it may have less to do with the season itself and more to do with the loss of structure. You don't need to schedule every minute of your day but sometimes bringing back one small routine is enough to help you feel more grounded.

06/23/2026

Our brains are naturally wired to notice problems, threats, and what feels unfinished. It’s part of how we stay safe, but it can also cause us to overlook moments of comfort, connection, and joy. Intentionally noticing small positive experiences can help broaden our perspective and support emotional well-being.

This isn't about ignoring what is difficult. It's about allowing yourself to recognize that difficult things and good things can exist at the same time.

Address

175 Derby Street Unit 6
Hingham, MA
02043

Telephone

+17817338200

Website

http://www.riverandstonewellness.com/

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