Finding Hope: Last Month for Discounted Therapy!

HOPE IS HERE

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS

from all of us here at Finding Hope Wellness Center!

As this festive season arrives, we want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your trust and the opportunity to support you and your family’s journey toward wellness this past year. We hope your holidays are filled with joy, peace, and restorative moments spent with loved ones, and we look forward to continuing to provide the resources and care you need in the new year. May your holidays be bright and lead to a healthy, happy, and HOPEFUL 2026!

This is the last month for fall & winter discounts* with Mrs. Lexi Samuel-Lopez and Dr. Janice Torres! If you schedule your appointment with Mrs. Lexi or Dr. Torres, you can save up to $20 per session!

Mrs. Lexi is offering the Student Discount to all actively enrolled students where it is $75 for the first session and $30 for returning sessions!

Dr. Torres is offering the Veterans Discount to all Veterans and active Military personnel where it is $75 for the first session and $30 for returning sessions!

*Discounts apply to only students scheduling with Mrs. Lexi or Veterans and active Military personnel scheduling with Dr. Torres. Discount is active until Dec 31, 2025.

Holiday season is officially here! So we wanted to be proactive and inform you of our updated Holiday Hours.

During the week of Christmas and New Years, we have limited appointments available for therapy and testing! We understand that the holiday seasons may cause more feelings of stress, sadness, and loneliness rather than cheer and joy. This is why Finding Hope is committed to staying open and be a place of HOPE for you and your families!

Schedule quickly though as spots are filling up fast! Contact us HERE to schedule your appointment.

Upcoming Event: Tampa’s 45th Annual Santa Fest & Tree Lighting

Join Dr. Lindsay Frey & The Finding Hope Team at Tampa’s 45th Annual Santa Fest & Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Tampa, FL!

We are so excited to be attending and participating in this event. We invite everyone to visit our booth for a day of fun and community connection. The booth will feature a prize wheel, adding an extra layer of festive cheer to the holiday celebration. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with our team and learn more about the services we offer in a welcoming and joyous atmosphere!

In addition to the festive fun, our office manager, Ms. Chloe Patchin, will be at the event to also assist you in answering questions about Finding Hope Wellness Center and scheduling an appointment for therapy or psychological evaluation! There will also be valuable information about mental health and mental health resources available. Our team will be available to answer questions and connect individuals with mental health resources, highlighting our dedication to promoting wellness and HOPE throughout the holiday season and beyond. Come join us for a special day that blends holiday traditions with meaningful community support!

See below for more details:

Who: YOU! Everyone is invited to this FREE public event including you, your friends, and your loved ones!
When: Sat Dec 6th from 1pm- 830pm
- 1pm: Parade
- 1pm- 5pm: Santa Fest (visit our booth!)
- 6pm- 630pm: Tree Lighting Ceremony
- 645pm Christmas Movie
Where: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (600 N Ashley Dr Tampa, FL)
Important Info: We strongly recommend arriving early to have plenty of time to find parking!

Click HERE to learn more about the event, and click HERE to RSVP.

December is National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month. As we know the end of the year means it’s holiday time which can be stressful for most people due to traveling, scheduling, finances, feelings of grief and sadness over the passing of loved ones, and more. But with proper planning, tools, and supports you can take back the holiday season to make it a joyous time!

Here are some ways to help manage your stress during the holidays:

Prioritize Self-Care: Ensuring that you are getting enough sunlight, water, sleep, and exercise are some of the foundations to helping manage stress and self-care. Remember that you deserve a gift too this season!
Create & Manage A Budget: Take time to look over your finances and make a budget for what you want to spend on this holiday season. You can determine a budget for presents and gifts, food, travel, and more. By establishing and maintaining these boundaries, you can ensure you are staying within your budget so to not cause financial stress.
Set Realistic Expectations: Keeping your expectations realistic is important. It is a strategy for managing your psychological well-being, improving decision-making, and setting yourself up for success rather than disappointment.
Don’t Seek Perfection: Remember this is a season of giving, not comparing. Create your own definition of success and accomplishment without comparing your holidays to others.
Limit Screen & Social Media Usage: Studies show that an increase or high level of usage of screens and social media increases ones anxiety and depression; which is why it’s important to limit your usage. You can do this by changing the settings in your phone to have time limits for certain apps.
Practice A Mindset Of Gratitude: Consistently practicing gratitude and being thankful helps combat anxiety and depression. And it is the season to be grateful!

If you are struggling this holiday season and need professional help, don’t hesitate to contact Finding Hope Wellness Center today. We have providers who have openings NOW that accept insurance and are here to provide you HOPE again!

If you are not ready to take that step of scheduling a therapy appointment or psychological evaluation, there are free resources for you to learn more and still connect with others who are wanting and willing to help. See below for some resources:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline- call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7
SAMHSA’s National Helpline- call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for free 24/7 treatment referral information
NAMI National Helpline- call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) for free information and referrals
SAM app (Self-Help App for the Mind)- is a free app that helps you learn about your anxiety and build a toolkit of self-help techniques
Insight Timer- is an app that has over 120,000 guided meditations and music tracks for stress relief and better sleep

~In life threatening situations or injuries, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room

MENTAL HEALTH SPOTLIGHT:

Dr. Kristi Hernandez

Licensed School Psychologist, Psy.S., NCSP

Growing Minds Psychology

Growing Minds Psychology is a mental health private practice dedicated to nurturing the emotional well-being of children, adolescents, and families across both Florida and New York. The practice distinguishes itself through a "whole-child" approach, integrating evidence-based assessment and treatment modalities for a wide array of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. Their commitment to personalized care involves close collaboration with families and schools to ensure comprehensive support that addresses the unique challenges each child faces.

The practice is led by a team of dedicated professionals, prominently featuring Kristi Hernandez, Psy.S., NCSP, the founder of the Florida practice, and Matthew Pagirsky, Psy.D., a co-founder of the New York branch. Hernandez is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist with over a decade of experience, whose background as an educator and a mother deeply informs her compassionate, trauma-informed approach to therapy. She specializes in practical, solution-focused strategies and parent coaching programs like Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). Pagirsky is a pediatric neuropsychologist with significant experience helping families understand testing results and navigate school systems to secure necessary accommodations. You can learn more about the team’s qualifications on the Growing Minds Psychology team page.

Click HERE to learn more about Dr. Hernandez and Growing Minds Psychology

More episodes of Dr. Frey’s podcast, Mental Health Without Borders The Global Wellness Podcast, were released in November!

November 5 BONUS Episode: Dr. Frey meets with Hannah-Valeria Grishko AGAIN in this special episode. Hannah is a licensed psychotherapist and trauma specialist who is from Ukraine and is now based in Israel. Many listeners will remember Hannah-Valeria from her first appearance on the podcast, where she shared her insights on mental health and displacement. In this follow-up episode, she returns to offer an even more personal reflection on what it means to live through not one, but two wars—first in Ukraine and now in Israel. Together, we explore the profound intersection of personal survival, professional purpose, and emotional resilience. An episode you truly don’t want to miss!

November 13: In this episode Dr. Lindsay Frey is traveling to Sweden where she is joined by Lacey Redding, a US licensed therapist who now lives in Sweden. Lacey discusses her journey of becoming a therapist who specializes in ADHD and complex trauma, and the cultural differences in mental health between Sweden and the US. Listen now!

November 19: Dr. Frey virtually met with Dr. Veonique Elefant-Yanni, a licensed clinical psychologist who is originally from France but is now based in Switzerland. Dr. Elefant-Yanni has also lived in Canada, South Korea, Singapore, and Switzerland- bringing us a global perspective to her therapeutic work. A must listen to episode!

And to make sure you don’t miss another episode or BONUS episode, subscribe and download Dr. Frey’s podcast today! Click HERE to subscribe and listen to previous episodes and stay tuned for the next episode!

We HOPE you have a great month, a magical Christmas, happy holidays, and a wonderful new year!

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