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Central Counseling Services We offer counseling services to help you feel better and improve your life. Imagine what your life c Call us today and lets work together.

From the moment you walk through our doors we want you to start feeling better. Central Counseling Services offer a safe, confidential place for people in search of personal growth or development. If you are thinking about counseling to enhance and improve your life or if you want to improve your relationships Central Counseling Services can assist you. We have highly professional and well trained staff to help you find the proper balance in your life. We provide therapeutic services for the individual, couple, and family. We also offer treatment for adults, adolescents, and children. We can help you achieve your optimum life and your personal goals.

October in Southern California.The stores are selling sweaters.The coffee shops have pumpkin everything.And it's still w...
10/17/2026

October in Southern California.
The stores are selling sweaters.
The coffee shops have pumpkin everything.
And it's still warm enough to run the air conditioner. 🎃☀️
But even when the weather doesn't feel particularly autumn-like, something is changing.
The days are getting shorter.
For some people, seasonal changes can affect mood, energy, sleep, and motivation.
You might notice that you're more tired than usual, less interested in activities you normally enjoy, or struggling to maintain your usual routines.
Not every seasonal mood change indicates depression, but persistent symptoms that interfere with daily life deserve attention.
Our newest blog explores seasonal affective disorder, why seasonal changes can matter even in sunny Southern California, and ways to support your mental health as the days get shorter.
💚 Your mental health matters in every season.
💚 You don't need to wait until you're overwhelmed to seek support.
💚 Even sunny days can be difficult days.
📍 Serving Murrieta, Temecula Valley, Riverside, and surrounding communities
📞 951-778-0230
🌐 CentralCounselingServices.net
Book a visit today.
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This content is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care, medical advice, diagnosis, or individualized treatment. Changes in mood, energy, sleep, or motivation do not automatically indicate seasonal affective disorder. A qualified health care professional can help evaluate persistent symptoms and determine appropriate treatment options.

10/16/2026

It is time to let all the Friday come, and all the grief release, with a good helping of humor and a whole lot of grace. Just as we got to Thursday here in the States, we have had another elementary school shooting, caused by a child. Deb and JIll want to get ready for Halloween, and yet we need to debrief, and let it come. Join us as we talk through all the things- where grief has shown up in your week and ours, and how we manage it all.
Friday, 10am PT. Noon CT. 1PM ET.
www.facebook.com/fridaygriefchat

Ever said something during an argument that you wished you could take back?When emotions run high, even small disagreeme...
10/16/2026

Ever said something during an argument that you wished you could take back?
When emotions run high, even small disagreements can become overwhelming.
Maybe your heart starts racing. Your voice gets louder. You feel defensive, frustrated, or suddenly unable to find the right words.
Sometimes, the most helpful thing you can do isn't to keep talking.
It's to take a pause. 🌿
Taking a break from a difficult conversation doesn't have to mean avoiding the problem or ignoring someone else's feelings.
It can mean recognizing that you need a moment to regulate your emotions before continuing.
Try saying:
💬 "I care about what we're discussing, but I'm feeling overwhelmed. Can we take a break and come back to this?"
A few things can make that pause more productive:
🌱 Communicate that you need space rather than abruptly leaving.
🌱 Agree on when you'll return to the conversation.
🌱 Use the break to settle your emotions, not rehearse your argument.
🌱 Come back ready to listen as well as share your perspective.
Healthy communication isn't about never getting upset. It's about learning how to navigate difficult emotions together.
Therapy can help individuals, couples, and families develop healthier communication and emotional regulation skills.
📍 Serving Murrieta, Temecula Valley, and surrounding communities.
Ready to build healthier communication patterns? Book a visit today!
📞 951-778-0230
🌐 CentralCounselingServices.net
Educational content only. This post is not therapy or a substitute for professional mental health care.

Another fantastic event at the Goeske Foundation! We are always proud to be a part of the Fifty and Better Health Fair! ...
10/15/2026

Another fantastic event at the Goeske Foundation! We are always proud to be a part of the Fifty and Better Health Fair! We love being their mental health healers!

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about what we’ve been up to at our mighty little nonprofit, The...
10/15/2026

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about what we’ve been up to at our mighty little nonprofit, The CCS Education and Wellness Center in downtown Riverside! 💙A special thank you to Riverside city Counselmember Hernandez’s office, especially to Edgar Castilian for his valuable time and meeting with us. Also we’d like to extend our gratitude to Sam with Riverside Blue Zones for joining in and sharing their presentation and mission! We are looking forward to our future collaborations! Stay tuned! We will be announcing our new quarterly Morning Coffe networking group presented by Central Counseling Services and the CCS Education and Wellness Center! We are looking forward to bringing our community together to share resources and make meaningful connections!

Can you grieve someone who is still alive?Absolutely. 💚Sometimes the people we miss are still here.Maybe a relationship ...
10/10/2026

Can you grieve someone who is still alive?
Absolutely. 💚
Sometimes the people we miss are still here.
Maybe a relationship has ended, but you still think about the person regularly. Perhaps a family member is living with dementia, and your relationship is changing. Or maybe you've become estranged from someone you once considered an important part of your life.
There's no funeral. No sympathy card. Sometimes there's not even a clear goodbye.
But the grief can still be real.
Psychologists call certain experiences like these ambiguous loss, a form of grief involving uncertainty or a lack of clear resolution.
Our newest blog explores what ambiguous loss means, why it can be difficult to process, and how to begin navigating the complicated emotions that sometimes accompany it.
💚 You can miss someone and still need distance.
💚 You can feel relief and sadness at the same time.
💚 You can move forward without having every question answered.
Not every loss comes with a goodbye. And not every healing journey requires closure.
📍 Serving Murrieta, Temecula Valley, Riverside, and surrounding communities
📞 951-778-0230
🌐 CentralCounselingServices.net
Book a visit today.

10/09/2026

Friday- I see Friday! And I see Deb getting ready for a huge event, so this week we are chatting as a Jill only club. What are we chatting into? Grief and mental health, with a topping of physical health. Let's look at hoe we are impacted by grief in so many ways that impacts how we are both physically and mentally. Let's talk about emotional wellness at the hardest moments of our lives- and how humor really does bring us back out. (Ok, with some crying to be sure).
Grab a coffee, a bite, and join Jill at 10am PT, Noon CT, 1PM ET or on FB at anytime.
www.facebook.com/fridaygriefchat

Mental health awareness is about more than knowing the right words. It’s about what we do with them. 💚It can look like c...
10/09/2026

Mental health awareness is about more than knowing the right words. It’s about what we do with them. 💚
It can look like checking in on the friend who’s gone quiet.
Listening without immediately trying to fix everything.
Learning instead of assuming.
Taking someone seriously when they say they’re struggling.
And giving ourselves the same compassion we so easily offer other people.
During Mental Illness Awareness Week, we’re reminded that conversations, lived experience, research, and compassionate care can all help move mental health forward.
You don’t have to understand someone’s experience perfectly to treat it with kindness.
And you don’t have to wait until life becomes unbearable to reach out for support.
🌱 Awareness starts the conversation. Compassion helps change what happens next.
Central Counseling Services
📞 (951) 778-0230
🌐 centralcounselingservices.net

🍂 **This Wednesday — come see what’s growing at CCS Education & Wellness!** 🌱Our **Harvesting Hope Open House** is almos...
10/06/2026

🍂 **This Wednesday — come see what’s growing at CCS Education & Wellness!** 🌱

Our **Harvesting Hope Open House** is almost here, and we’d love for you to stop by, meet the team, explore the space, and learn more about the work happening in our Riverside community.

☕ Coffee & light refreshments
💚 Everyone is welcome
✨ No RSVP needed

📅 **Wednesday, October 7**
⏰ **9:00–11:00 AM**
📍 **3755 Lemon Street, Riverside, CA 92501**

Come say hello, bring a friend, and spend a little time with us. We’d love to see you there!

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“We should hang out soon!”…and then somehow three months go by. 😅Adult friendships can be surprisingly hard to maintain....
10/03/2026

“We should hang out soon!”

…and then somehow three months go by. 😅

Adult friendships can be surprisingly hard to maintain. Work gets busy. Families need us. Schedules refuse to cooperate. Someone forgets to answer a text for four days and then it feels awkward answering because now it’s been four days.

But distance doesn’t always mean a friendship is broken.

Sometimes staying connected looks like:

☕ finally scheduling that coffee
💬 sending a quick “I was thinking about you” text
😂 sharing the meme that immediately made you think of them
📱 making a one-hour phone date
💚 simply telling someone, “I miss you.”

Friendship doesn’t always need grand gestures. Small moments of connection still count.

We’re continuing to talk about connection. This week on the CCS blog, why adult friendships become harder to maintain, how loneliness can sneak in even when we’re surrounded by people, and why sometimes the bravest thing you can do is send the first text.

🌿 Read the full blog at CentralCounselingServices.net

📞 (951) 778-0230

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6840 Indiana Avenue, Ste 275
Riverside, CA
92506

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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