Beth Plachetka Articles Dec 4, 2025 Lights are everywhere during the holiday season. Lights shine on our trees, illuminate the outside of houses, sway from lamp posts. Candles glow on mantles, are reflected in mirrors, and decorate windowsills. Nature provides light in the winter sky, with the moon and constellations offering peace and tranquility as well as offering an unchanging...
Beth Plachetka Articles, Gratitude, Safe Harbor Counseling Nov 6, 2025 A person’s mental health is an important contributing factor to living a happy and meaningful life. “Challenges to our mental health surround us,” explained Dr. Beth Plachetka, LCSW, EdD, and owner of Safe Harbor Counseling. “Our physical and financial safety is jeopardized in our country and in our communities. Our emotional connections and...
Beth Plachetka Anxiety, Articles, Back to School Aug 24, 2025 As the school year begins, students and parents alike can experience a wave of emotions—excitement, anticipation, and, for many, anxiety. Back-to-school stress can stem from academic pressures, social worries, or simply adjusting to a new routine. The good news is that with the right tools, families can not only manage this stress but use it as...
Beth Plachetka Articles, Father's Day Jun 13, 2025 As Father’s Day approaches, we often reflect on the love, protection, and wisdom fathers provide throughout our lives. At Safe Harbor Counseling, we recognize that fatherhood is not a one-size-fits-all role, but rather a journey that evolves over time. According to Dr. Beth Plachetka, LCSW, EdD and owner of Safe Harbor Counseling, fatherhood can...
Beth Plachetka Articles, Change, News Jul 2, 2024 Change is both inevitable and challenging. The way we address change in our life can impact our mental health, and can lead to symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. Depression typically keeps us locked in the past; we regret decisions and actions, either those made, those avoided, or both. Anxiety freezes us in the present as we try to make...
