Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling & Psychological Associates

09/08/2026

09/01/2026

🌟 Clinician Spotlight! 🌟

We’re excited to shine the spotlight on Kelly Cramner, LPC and Janet Howard, LCSW!

Kelly and Janet bring compassion, experience, and a genuine commitment to helping their clients navigate life’s challenges. We’re grateful to have both of them as part of the Mind Matters team!

Join us in giving Kelly and Janet a big shoutout! 👏✨

08/26/2026

Don’t Just Write a College Essay. Tell Your Story.

The best college essays aren’t about sounding impressive—they’re about being authentic, memorable, and unmistakably you.

Read our latest newsletter for tips on making your essay stand out.

08/21/2026

Clinician Spotlight!

Today we’re highlighting two wonderful members of the Mind Matters team!

💙Dr. Karen Tokarick, PhD, Postdoctoral Clinician & 💙 Wendy Bartkus, LAPC

We’re so grateful to have Karen and Wendy as part of our team! Please join us in celebrating them!

08/08/2026

🌿💙 Weekend Reset: A Moment to Pause, Breathe, and Let Go 💙🌿

Before stepping into a new week, take a few moments to reconnect with yourself.

Life can become busy, overwhelming, and filled with things we carry — stress, worries, expectations, and thoughts that no longer support our well-being.

This weekend, try a simple mindfulness exercise:

✨ Close your eyes.
🌬️ Take a slow, deep breath in.
💙 Exhale and release the tension you’ve been carrying.
🌿 Allow yourself to let go of what no longer serves you.

As you breathe, remind yourself:

🌱 “I can release what I cannot control.”
🌱 “I can make space for peace and growth.”
🌱 “I am allowed to rest and recharge.”
🌱 “I do not have to carry everything into the next week.”

Mindfulness is not about making every thought disappear — it is about noticing where you are, accepting the moment, and giving yourself permission to pause.

✨ This weekend, give yourself the gift of a few quiet moments. Breathe deeply. Be present. Let go.

At Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling, and Psychological Associates, LLC, we encourage small, intentional practices that support emotional wellness, reduce stress, and help you create balance in your everyday life. 💙🌿