Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting

05/25/2026

If your teen isn’t talking much, it doesn’t mean they don’t need support.

Teens often process internally, and pushing too hard can sometimes make them shut down even more.

Instead:
• Stay available without pressure
• Lead with curiosity instead of correction
• Focus on listening, not fixing

Your presence matters more than having the “right” words.

And sometimes, having a neutral third party—a therapist—can make it easier for teens to open up and work through what they’re feeling.

If you’re navigating this with your teen, we’re here to support both of you. Reach out at 318-266-7021 or visit beinspiredcc.com.

05/22/2026

Setting boundaries with family can feel uncomfortable—but it’s also necessary.

Boundaries aren’t about pushing people away. They’re about protecting your time, your energy, and your emotional wellbeing.

This might look like:
• Saying no without over-explaining
• Limiting certain conversations
• Taking space when you need it

Healthy relationships include limits. And learning how to set those limits is something many people need support with.

If you’ve been struggling with boundaries, therapy can help you navigate those conversations with more confidence and clarity.

Call 318-266-7021 or visit beinspredcc.com to get started.

05/20/2026

If you’ve been carrying a lot lately, this is your reminder—you don’t have to do it alone.

Whether it’s stress, family challenges, burnout, or just feeling “off,” your experience matters. And support is available.

Therapy isn’t about having everything figured out. It’s about having a space where you can be honest, supported, and understood.

Taking that first step can feel hard—but it can also be the beginning of real change.

When you’re ready, we’re here.

Call 318-266-7021, send us a message, or visit beinspiredcc.com to get started.

05/18/2026

At Be Inspired, we believe quality mental health care starts with clinicians continuing to learn, grow, and strengthen the way they support clients.

Our next InspireED Continuing Education training, Neuroplasticity in Clinical Practice: Rewiring the Nervous System for Healing, is designed for mental health professionals who want to better understand how the brain and nervous system can change, adapt, and heal over time.

This training will explore how neuroplasticity can inform clinical work with concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma, panic, chronic pain, and nervous system dysregulation.

📅 Friday, May 22nd
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
📍 Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting — Pineville Office
💻 Live online option available
🎓 3 NBCC General & LABSWE Clinical CE Credits
👤 Presented by Elizabeth Beebe, LPC-SA

We’re grateful to offer continuing education opportunities that help strengthen the care available in our community.

Mental health professionals can learn more and register here:
https://beinspiredcc.com/neuroplasticity-in-clinical-practice/

05/18/2026

Change isn’t always easy—but it is possible.💛

Cynthia brings both personal understanding and professional experience into the therapy room, creating a space where clients feel supported, accepted, and genuinely cared for. Growing up in Natchitoches, she’s seen firsthand how mental health and substance use can impact individuals, families, and entire communities—and that’s what fuels she passion for helping others find a different path forward.

She has worked with adolescents, adults, and children navigating behavioral challenges and substance use, helping clients recognize patterns, build new skills, and move toward lasting change. Her approach is grounded in honesty, support, and the belief that while change takes work, it can lead to something better.

You don’t have to walk through it alone.

To schedule with Cynthia, call 318-266-7021 or visit beinspiredcc.com.

05/15/2026

When everything feels like too much, your nervous system might be overwhelmed.

Before trying to “fix” everything, start small:
• Take a few slow, deep breaths
• Step outside for fresh air
• Reduce noise or screen time for a bit
• Notice what’s around you (5 things you can see, hear, feel)

These simple resets help your body feel safer—and when your body feels safer, your mind can begin to settle, too.

You don’t need a perfect routine to start feeling better. Just a few intentional moments can help.

Try one of these today. And if you need more support, give us a call 318-266-7021 - we’re here to help.

05/13/2026

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately—you’re not alone.

Burnout doesn’t always look like a breakdown. Sometimes it looks like:
• Feeling irritated more easily
• Being constantly tired
• Struggling to focus
• Feeling like everything is “just too much”

And for many people, this builds slowly over time.

You don’t have to keep pushing through it or pretending you’re fine. Support can make a real difference—not just in how you feel, but in how you move through your day-to-day life.

Therapy gives you space to pause, process, and find tools that actually work for you.

If you’re feeling stretched thin, reach out to us at 318-266-7021 or learn more at beinspiredcc.com.

05/12/2026

Happy Mental Health Provider Day to our incredible providers & team! 💙

Today we celebrate the compassion, dedication, patience, and heart that each of you brings every single day.

Thank you for the countless ways you support, encourage, and walk alongside others through some of life’s hardest moments.

The work you do matters.

The lives you impact matter.

And we are so grateful for each of you.

Thank you for helping inspire hope and spark change in our community. 💫

05/10/2026

Mother’s Day can bring up a lot of different emotions.

For some, it’s a day of celebration.
For others, it may bring grief, stress, complicated relationships, or unmet expectations.

All of those experiences are valid.

It’s okay if this day doesn’t look like a picture-perfect celebration. It’s okay if you need space, support, or simply a moment to breathe.

Taking care of your emotional needs matters—today and every day.💛

If this season feels heavy for you, you don’t have to carry it alone. Reach out to our team at 318-266-7021 or connect with us through beinspiredcc.com

05/08/2026

We are truly grateful to Louisiana Economic Development for this recognition and for the continued support they provide to small businesses across our state. The opportunities to learn, grow, and strengthen our leadership along the way have played an important role in helping us continue to expand our impact and better serve our communities.

Especially during mental health awareness month, we are honored to be part of work that helps increase access to mental health care and strengthen communities across Louisiana.

Thank you for believing in small businesses and the impact they can make. 💙

This , we’re spotlighting Louisiana companies making a real impact.

Be Inspired Counseling and Consulting has grown from a solo practice to a team of 19 across three locations — serving more than 1,400 individuals and expanding access to mental health care in the Central Region of Louisiana.

Through its growth, the company has also invested in leadership development — participating in CEO Roundtables, a workshop designed to help CEOs and COOs better support each other in their roles, engaging in the American Academy of Entrepreneurs mentoring program to navigate key leadership transitions, and utilizing the System for Integrated Growth (SIG) to connect with experts in areas like operations.

Stories like this show how small businesses drive growth, strengthen communities and build opportunity across the state.

05/08/2026

Today’s InspireED training with Melissa McKinney, LCSW-BACS, on Clinical Interventions for Grief was truly impactful. 💙

Grief is something we all experience in one way or another, and one statement Melissa shared really stayed with us: “We are not just human doings, we are human beings.” Such a powerful reminder in a world that often encourages us to constantly push, perform, and move without slowing down to truly feel, process, and connect.

We are incredibly grateful for Melissa’s wisdom, compassion, and dynamic presentation today, as well as all of our InspireED presenters who continue to pour into other mental health professionals through education, support, and shared experience.

At Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting, our InspireED program is one of the ways we continue investing in our community—supporting the professionals who are doing this important work every single day so they can continue serving others well.

Thank you to everyone who attended and continues to prioritize growth, learning, and compassionate care. 💫