Kasia Ciszewski, LPC

09/15/2026

What are your thoughts on the pros vs. cons of AI? Join the conversation.

As a therapist, I’ve been paying close attention to how artificial intelligence is showing up in my clients’ lives. My observation so far? AI can be incredibly beneficial. In fact, I believe it may become a powerful jumping-off point into therapy for many people. AI can offer psychoeducation a...

09/09/2026

Community Update: Grief Support Group (Registration Closes September 14) and Comfort Cafe (No registration Needed)

Location: St. Benedict Parish in Mount Pleasant
Minsitry co-leaders: Mary Helen Gammon & Jane Talbot

There's a NEW 12-week support group called "Understanding Your Grief" meeting on Wednesday, September 16 from 4-5:30pm. REGISTRATION is now underway. If you have questions or if you or a friend would like to register, please respond to [email protected]. Registration is done by phone so they will need your phone number and your best days/times for them to call you. Registration closes on September 14th.

They will also continue their informal, drop-in support called Comfort Cafe on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month from 10-11:30 at the church. NO REGISTRATION is required for this option.

Their support offerings are open to those experiencing grief from the death of a loved one. You need not be a member of St Benedict Parish to participate. Please reach out by email to [email protected] or by phone to Jane Talbot at 843-442-3371. Leave a voicemail and Jane will return your call.

Kindly,

03/02/2026

"Silence is not empty. It is neurological training. It strengthens attention networks, supports emotional regulation, and teaches the brain how to stay with a task long enough to learn from it. Quiet moments are essential, not optional."

https://www.facebook.com/TheParenting/posts/pfbid0238ayRhmmU32SGErSui2bfodnfQ4mytyVWWFjF1amdeU3wVenki2zBcRDbWMffCRrl?rdid=PI7A7zDog2pnWdMK #

Children today grow up in environments filled with nonstop sound. Even when they are not directly watching, background TV, playlists, and YouTube chatter act like a constant hum their brain must process. This noise doesn’t fade into the background. It quietly demands attention, pulling their focus in tiny, persistent fragments.

A developing brain needs periods of silence to learn how to filter information. Filtering is what allows a child to ignore distractions, hold a thought, and think deeply. But when noise is always present, the brain never gets to practice this. It stays in scanning mode, jumping from sound to sound before settling on anything meaningful.

Over time, this creates a pattern: shorter focus, quicker frustration, and difficulty completing tasks. Many parents see restlessness and assume behavioral issues, when the nervous system is simply overstimulated. Even low-volume noise increases cognitive load, making thinking feel harder than it should.

Silence is not empty. It is neurological training. It strengthens attention networks, supports emotional regulation, and teaches the brain how to stay with a task long enough to learn from it. Quiet moments are essential, not optional.

Turning off background noise isn’t about strict rules. It’s about giving the brain space to breathe, grow, and focus with clarity again.

02/02/2026

Generation Z: Today's Challenges and How We Can Help

Generation Z, also known as the digital natives, is the first generation to grow up with the internet and smartphones from an early age. This includes anyone born roughly between 1997 and 2012. And as you can imagine, many challenges arose from these big technological innovations. Many Gen Z’s exh...

11/01/2025

https://calmcharleston.com/blog/general/can-you-be-depressed-without-a-reason/

While discussing mental health problems has long held a stigma, they are incredibly prevalent in our society. Depression is a common disorder that impacts more than 264 million people (Source: WHO). As one of the leading disorders among all disabilities, many people experience depression for “no reason,” meaning beyond life experience and family history.

There will always be a cause of depression, whether that be medical or external factors that have triggered symptoms. With many intersecting causes that are often unknown to us, it can feel like depression occurs without a reason or explanation. Understanding that depression is a medical condition rather than a response or choice is necessary for growth.

Rather than looking at reasons that may explain your depression, reframing the conversation to focus on causes and treatment is more beneficial. Being depressed without reason may suggest medical differences or external factors that need to be examined. Depression does not require reasons to seek resources and is not a personal reflection on someone.

Click the link above to read the article.

While discussing mental health problems has long held a stigma, they are incredibly prevalent in our society. Depression is a common disorder that impacts more than 264 million people (Source: WHO). As one of the leading disorders among all disabilities, many people experience depression for “no r...

11/08/2024

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10/17/2024

True belonging is being authentic to one self. 💛

10/02/2024

Do you know the differences between a therapy, a service and an emotional support animal? Here's a quick chart to help you out and an article to give you a better understanding.

I receive this question a lot. As the owner of this animal, you are responsible for understanding the laws and knowing your rights.  Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the difference between “Assistance Animals” and “Service Animals.”  The 3 types of Assistance Animals are ...

08/02/2024

I would love to hear all of your tips on how you've learned to help a child with anxiety. We can all learn from one another. In the post below, you'll find several I have found to be highly effective.

Young boy feeling distressed and holding his face.

07/02/2024

5 tips on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle when living alone. Let me know if you have any to add to the list.

I’m a therapist in Charleston, SC, advocating for a healthy and balanced lifestyle. How does someone create accountability for themselves when they live alone and do not receive support from friends and family or pressure from a parent or partner? I hope you find these helpful. I’m happy to elab...