Empower Counseling PLLC

Empower Counseling PLLC šŸ“Augusta, GA + Boise, ID
šŸ‘‰šŸ¼Personable counseling approach for teens, adults, & couples.

02/06/2026

If you’re feeling stressed, take a few deep breaths and it’ll be okay. Not everything needs to be solved right now.

Sometimes your body just needs a moment to catch up with your heart.

Save this for later.

02/05/2026

Saying ā€œI’m goodā€ is sometimes just the fastest way out of the conversation. The internal soundtrack tells a different story. šŸ˜…

02/04/2026

What feels small at the beginning rarely stays small. Early tolerance becomes long-term reality!

Dating is where patterns are introduced. Marriage is where they are lived.

02/03/2026

This one might sting a little.
We’re asking our partner to be everything. Therapist. Best friend. Career coach. Emotional regulator.
That’s not love. That’s pressure.

Strong relationships aren’t built on one person carrying it all. They’re built on community, perspective, and realistic expectations.
Read that again.

02/01/2026

This is April, founder and owner of Empower Counseling in Augusta, GA and Boise, ID. šŸ¤

Therapist. Leader. Friend, Rescue dog mama. Independent, deeply compassionate, and the kind of woman who builds a life rooted in purpose.

She loves dogs, especially the ones who need a second chance.

She’s a proud mom, a proud surrogate, and a woman with big dreams of land, horses, and room for every rescue dog who needs a home.

Strong women don’t all look the same. Some heal people. Some save dogs. Some do both. And some quietly do the hardest, most meaningful work you’ll never see.

01/31/2026

šŸ˜‚You’re laughing.
šŸ‘€They’re nodding.

And then your therapist gently asks the question that exposes everything.
Humor can be a gift, but sometimes it’s also a shield.

If this made you feel a little called out, you’re not alone!

01/30/2026

No fluff. No trends. Just three truths that hold up in every season of life.
These are the kinds of principles that quietly shape your relationships, your peace, and your future.

Simple doesn’t mean easy. But it does mean powerful.

01/29/2026

One of the most common phrases people hear after loss is ā€œlet me know if you need anything.ā€ It’s kind. It’s well intended. But in grief, people often don’t know what they need or have the energy to ask.

The weight quietly shifts back onto the person who is already overwhelmed. Sometimes the most supportive thing isn’t offering help. It’s showing up with it.

Presence matters more than perfect words.


01/28/2026

ā€œI can’t imagineā€ is something said with kindness. But when someone is grieving, it can feel isolating instead of comforting.

What helps more is presence.
Sitting with them.
Removing pressure.
Letting them be exactly where they are.

You don’t need the right words.
You just need to stay.

01/26/2026

Why do we scroll when we’re already so tired?

Not because we’re addicted.
Not because we lack discipline.

It’s because our brains don’t like endings.
So we keep adding input instead of letting the day close.

Here’s the simplest reset I’ve tried:

Tonight, don’t scroll in bed.
That’s it.

When you don’t scroll, put a āœ”ļø on your calendar or a piece of paper by your bed. Seeing it helps your brain register, ā€œOh. We’re done.ā€

Try for 7 nights.
Then 14.
Then 30.

No perfection. No shame spiral.
Just a clear stopping point.


01/25/2026

If overthinking were an Olympic sport, some of us would be gold medalists! šŸ˜‚šŸ˜©šŸ˜‚

Replaying conversations is such a common therapy moment, especially when anxiety or stress is involved. Sometimes it’s not about the conversation at all, it’s about your nervous system staying on high alert.
If this made you laugh and feel seen, you’re not alone (been there, done that, bought the t-shirt!).

01/22/2026

Fatigue isn’t always about rest. Sometimes it’s about unfinished stress.

Our bodies get tired from carrying too many things at once.

Here’s what’s actually in your control.
Finish one small thing today. Just one.
When it’s done, take a breath and notice that it’s over.

That moment of completion tells your nervous system it’s safe to exhale.


Address

1223 West Augusta Parkway Ste 1
Augusta, GA
30909

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+12082688454

Website

https://gbj.com/augusta/health-medical/empower-counseling-pllc

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