by Ms. Christy | Sep 2, 2015
Acorn is so excited to introduce our newest therapist-Ashley Barkley, LPC. I entered the field of counseling and mental health in 2004 based on my love and interest in interacting with people. I felt drawn to a helping profession as I recognized how the course of my...
by Ms. Christy | Aug 19, 2015
Story Time: We are all running around, making final preparations for our children to go to school. Doctor visits, school supplies, meeting teachers – Summer is over and we have to get back to work, just like our kids. In all the lists of things to buy, transport, and...
by Ms. Christy | Jul 8, 2015
Welcome to Counseling! We want to invite you to find out more about becoming a new family at Acorn Counseling Education Services. In this video, Christy, our clinical director and President, talks about the choices in care we offer. But more importantly, she offers...
by Ms. Christy | Jul 6, 2015
If you’ve watched TV recently or cruised down the toy isle you’ve probably seen advertisements for Disney’s latest movie, Inside Out. The currently #1 movie offers an exciting storyline, along with lessons about feelings and emotions. This post contains some spoilers,...
by Ms. Christy | Jul 3, 2015
I Don’t Belong Here . . . This morning, not unlike other mornings, I woke up to the sound of some song playing on my cell phone, which doubles as my alarm clock/news “paper”/link to the outside world/calculator/calendar/camera/etc… This morning, not unlike other...
by Ms. Christy | Jun 18, 2015
Do you remember times growing up being frustrated or disappointed with your parents for one reason or another? Do you remember telling yourself, “I’m never going to be like him/her when I grow up and have a family.” Everything goes well until you finally actually have...
by Ms. Christy | Jun 17, 2015
Real heroes are people who make a choice to see, hear, and report to protect abused children. They are also the ones who teach children how to live with courage. This article is about how you can be one. The little girl comes to school each day, face clean, hair with...
