HOUSE Counseling

10/12/2026

Ohio!

Deanna D. Brewer, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Mason, OH, 45040, (513) 757-5205, Life can be complicated, & sometimes we find ourselves struggling with relationships, emotions, transitions, or circumstances that leave us feeling stuck or overwhelmed. My goal is to create a safe, comfort...

10/10/2026

Yes!!!

10/10/2026

This right here.

Call us. And bring your snacks too. 😎

256-342-6107

The therapist you’re nervous about seeing is literally just a person who…

Loves a good snack.
Won’t be shocked by your feelings.
Knows you can laugh and cry in the same session.
Isn’t expecting you to unpack your entire childhood in 50 minutes.
Understands that reaching out might be the hardest part.
If reaching out to a therapist feels intimidating, I get it. Letting someone into the parts of yourself you don’t always show the world can feel like a big deal.

You don’t have to know what to say, have everything figured out, or wait until things feel unbearable to start.

We can start wherever you are. 💜

10/09/2026

Yes.

💬 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲'𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭: 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲 💬

Irvin Yalom, in The Gift of Therapy (London: Piatkus, 2008, p. xviii), shares a guiding principle for therapists: "The effective therapist should never try to force discussion of any content area: therapy should not be theory-driven but relationship-driven."

This powerful statement emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship as the foundation of effective therapy. It serves as a reminder that the essence of therapy lies in the connection between therapist and client, rather than rigid adherence to a specific theoretical framework.

💡 Key Significance to Counselling: Yalom's insight underscores the importance of flexibility, empathy, and genuine human connection in the therapeutic process. It challenges therapists to prioritize the unique needs and pace of each client, fostering a safe and supportive environment that encourages healing and growth.

🌱 Takeaway: Whether you're in therapy or supporting someone who is, remember that the journey of healing is deeply personal. The strength of the relationship, built on trust and understanding, is where true transformation begins.

Share this post to remind us all of the power of human connection in healing. Let's celebrate the relationships that help us grow, heal, and become our best selves. ❤️

10/06/2026

A Kimberly Johnson, LPC-S Workshop!!! Please share and contact us for setup.

The holidays have a way of making grief louder.

A song can catch you off guard.
A recipe can feel different.
A tradition can become painful.
An empty chair can say everything.

And sometimes the hardest part is not simply missing the person you love. It is figuring out how to move through a season that seems to expect celebration when your heart is carrying something else entirely.

Grief & the Holidays: Making Room for What Matters is an experiential day for adults who are navigating the death of someone significant to them.

This is not about “getting over” grief.
It is not about closure.
And it is not about forcing yourself to feel festive.

It is about learning how to make room for grief while still making room for life.

Throughout the day, we will use guided reflection, music, painting, creative expression, meaningful conversation, and time in nature to explore the parts of grief that can be difficult to put into words.

We will talk about:

• Why grief often intensifies during the holidays
• Navigating traditions, expectations, and difficult gatherings
• Continuing bonds and the ways relationships can change without disappearing
• Using music and art to express what words sometimes cannot
• Creating meaningful rituals of remembrance
• Allowing sorrow and joy to exist in the same season
• Deciding what we want to carry forward

There is no artistic ability required. Nothing about this day is about performing or doing it “right.” Every activity is simply an invitation to notice, reflect, create, remember, and connect at your own pace.

Grief changes things.

But love does not simply disappear because someone is no longer physically present.

Sometimes healing begins by giving ourselves permission to stop trying to move past what mattered and instead learn how to carry it differently.

This is not a day about fixing grief.

It is a day to pause.
To remember.
To create.
To connect.
To make room for what matters.

Because our grief is evidence that something mattered.

All registration details are included on the flyer. Space is intentionally limited.

10/02/2026

Very good.

Held & Honest

10/01/2026

Meet Jamie Adams, MS, ALC… now accepting clients at HOUSE Counseling in Rainbow City! 💛

Jamie believes therapy works best as a partnership where you feel heard, respected, and supported. She tailors counseling to your needs, experiences, personality, and goals, helping you recognize patterns, build on your strengths, and make meaningful changes.

She works with children ages 3 and older, teens, adults, and couples, welcoming clients of all genders and sexual orientations. Her areas of focus include:

• Anxiety and depression
• Trauma and PTSD
• Substance use and recovery
• Relationship and family concerns
• Life transitions and stress
• Self-esteem, identity, and personal growth

Jamie also has a particular interest in supporting first responders and people navigating demanding, high-stress roles.

Outside the counseling room, Jamie enjoys fishing, beach days, and motorcycle rides with her husband. Their home includes two beloved dogs, KK and Yaya, and Jamie’s 75-year-old mother. Multigenerational family life has deepened her appreciation for caregiving, changing family roles, and caring for the people we love.

Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or feeling ready for a change, Jamie offers an approachable space to slow down, understand what you’re experiencing, and take purposeful steps forward.

📍 HOUSE Counseling | Rainbow City
📞 Call (256) 342-6107 to schedule.

Jamie Adams, MS, ALC
Associate Licensed Counselor under the supervision of Amanda Twilley Snyder, LPC-S

09/26/2026

♥️

09/20/2026

Something small happens — they talk back, forget something, push a boundary — and you snap harder than the moment actually calls for.

But it's rarely about what just happened.

It's the meeting that went badly. The night you didn't sleep. The argument with your partner still sitting in your chest from this morning. Your child just happened to be standing there when it finally came out.

That's the part we miss when we blame their behavior for our reaction. The behavior is the trigger, not the cause. The cause was already loaded before they did anything.

Which means the actual job isn't reacting better in the moment. It's noticing what we're carrying into the room before our child ever says or does a single thing.

Emotionally healthy doesn't mean calm all the time. It means knowing what's actually yours to work through, and not handing it to your child to absorb.

This is exactly what we walk through inside The Empowerment Program — understanding what's actually yours, so it stops landing on them.

DM me the word MINE and I'll send you the details. ❤️

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09/13/2026

Boi. 😮‍💨