Foundations Counseling

10/21/2026

An emotional emergency kit can help when stress or anxiety makes it difficult to think clearly. Learn how sensory grounding tools, familiar cues, and a simple coping card can help you pause, regulate, and decide what you need next.

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10/21/2026

Sometimes you walk into therapy knowing you have a lot on your mind, but when it’s time to talk, it can be hard to know where to start.

Taking a few minutes to reflect before your session can help you identify what you want to explore.

Reminder: You don’t have to come to therapy with the right words or a clear understanding of what you’re feeling. These notes are simply a place to start. You can work through the rest during session🙌

10/20/2026

One of the hardest parts of anxiety is learning that you don’t have to wait until you feel completely ready, confident, or comfortable to move forward.
You can feel anxious and still make a decision that aligns with your values. You can experience uncertainty without needing to have every answer. You can feel uncomfortable without being unsafe.
The goal isn’t to never feel anxious. It’s to learn that anxiety can be present without being in control of every decision you make🙌

10/19/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Domestic violence can take many forms, and its impact often extends beyond what others can see. Abuse may affect a person’s sense of safety, self-worth, relationships, and ability to trust their own experiences.
This month, we recognize the voices and experiences of survivors and acknowledge the barriers that can make seeking support or leaving an abusive relationship difficult.
Supporting survivors means listening without judgment, respecting their choices, and understanding that healing and safety look different for everyone.
If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, you do not have to navigate it alone. You deserve to be treated with dignity, respect, and care.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
💜 Share this post to help raise awareness and remind survivors that support is available.

10/19/2026

As the holidays approach, grief can feel a little heavier.

Maybe you’ve experienced a recent loss, are navigating a life transition, or find that an older grief is resurfacing in ways you didn’t expect. The holidays can bring reminders of who or what is missing, changes in family traditions, and emotions that are difficult to put into words.

You can appreciate parts of the season and still feel sadness. You can make new memories while missing the old ones. And you can give yourself permission to experience the holidays differently this year.

At Foundations Counseling, you don’t have to navigate grief alone. We offer individual therapy and a grief therapy group to provide support as you process loss, connect with others, and find your way through this season at your own pace.

10/16/2026

🎃 Foundations Counseling Halloween Door Decorating Contest! 👻

Our team is getting into the Halloween spirit with some festive office door decorating, and we want YOU to help us choose the winner! 🕸️🧡

If you’re visiting our office this October, take a look at the decorated doors and cast your vote for your favorite while you’re here!

We can’t wait to see which door gets the most votes. Let the Halloween fun begin! 🍂👻

10/15/2026

We often talk about self-care as something we do, but sometimes it is about something we need to unlearn.
It may look like no longer feeling responsible for everyone’s emotions. It may mean allowing yourself to feel uncomfortable without immediately trying to fix it. It may mean recognizing that the ways you learned to cope are not necessarily the ways you want to continue living.
These changes take time, and they are not always comfortable. But caring for your mental health also means paying attention to the patterns that leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally depleted.

You are allowed to learn a different way of caring for yourself🙌👏

10/14/2026

A breast cancer diagnosis can affect much more than physical health. Anxiety, grief, body image changes, relationship stress, and uncertainty can affect patients and their loved ones throughout diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Learn why emotional support is an important part of cancer care.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when conversations about breast cancer become more visible in communities, workplaces, healthcare settings, and online.

10/14/2026

If you’re an educator, consider this your reminder to take a breath and make space for your own mental health, too. You deserve the same care and support that you work so hard to give others!🤍

10/13/2026

✨Therapist Spotlight: Meet DeeDee Shoubaki, LPC✨

DeeDee is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps clients strengthen communication, navigate conflict, and develop healthier emotional expression. She believes in the importance of self-compassion and empowering each person to build a life that feels authentic to them.
Outside of the office, you can find DeeDee spending time with her family, playing with her three dogs, relaxing at the beach, or hitting the gym!
We’re so glad to have DeeDee as part of the Foundations Counseling team! ✨