Our Desta Blog

The Harvest moon has appeared, heralding the official arrival of autumn this week. Autumn is a pivotal time of transition. As summer...

A popular country and western song from a few years ago reflects on a meaningful relationship from the past. The song's nostalgic tone...

I can’t remember exactly when or really why, but at some point about four years ago, I found myself strolling the aisles of a local...

Justin Jahnke  shares a little about who he is, what matters to him as a person and as a counselor, his passion for the arts, and working...

A new school year brings a mix of emotions for children and caretakers alike. Each child experiences the beginning of the year uniquely,...

Hi! It's Jimmy and I'm the Co-Founder of Desta Therapy and Desta Provisions . Yes, that's me in the picture! I was jogging one day (this...

Desta Provisions exists to create pathways for others to access essential counseling services at no cost or reduced rates. Desta...

“I Thought I Raised You Better!” A mother exclaims to her 15-year-old daughter, "I raised you better than this," after discovering she...

“If I am authentic, people will leave me.” Dr. Gabor Maté, a renowned physician and expert on addiction and trauma, often speaks about...

We've all been there - those moments when it feels like everything is falling apart, and we're barely hanging on. The phrase "holding on...

Raising children comes with its challenges, and it's common for adolescents to seek guidance from a trusted individual outside their...

"Reclaiming joy" suggests rediscovering, regaining or taking back a sense of happiness, contentment and positive emotion after it has...