Lifted Counseling & Wellness, PLLC

01/12/2026

When you notice you are putting things off and can't find the motivation to get started, ask yourself these questions.

What am I feeling right now? (overwhelm, anxiety, boredom, fear, resentment, fatigue)
What feels hard about this task? (unclear steps, fear of failure, too big, not meaningful)
What am I trying to avoid or protect myself from?

Is this task tied to perfectionism or unrealistic expectations?

Do I need rest, clarity, or support rather than discipline?

To gently move forward:
What is the smallest next step I could take? (5–10 minutes counts)

What would “good enough” look like here?

If I weren’t judging myself, what would help right now?

What would I say to a friend in this same situation?

01/10/2026

I was honored to share my heart and work as well as educate on mental illness at the Berryville Rotary Club this past week. I’m so thankful to serve the Berryville community and surrounding areas 🤍

Crystal Lyle, owner/operator of Lifted Counseling & Wellness in Berryville was the guest speaker at the January 6 meeting of the Berryville Rotary Club. Opened in March of 2025, Lifted Counseling & Wellness specializes in therapy services, couples & family counseling, mental health care, and healing therapy among others. Crystal helps clients with a myriad of issues, including depression, trauma, death, divorce, parenting, and everything in between. Thank you Crystal for being our guest speaker and informing us on all your organization has to offer!

Berryville Rotary meets every Tuesday at Noon at the Berryville Fire Station!

01/09/2026

Healthy friendships provide more than companionship.

They increase resilience, improve emotional regulation, and protect against burnout and depression.
Connection is one of the most powerful forms of prevention and healing.

We are made for connection and we heal through connection. 🤍

01/07/2026

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain and body heal from trauma. When overwhelming experiences aren’t fully processed, they can stay “stuck,” continuing to trigger distress long after the event is over.

EMDR helps the brain reprocess these memories so they no longer feel intense or threatening. The memory remains, but the emotional and physical charge decreases—allowing for more calm, clarity, and relief.

Most clients report a significant reduction in symptoms and distress following EMDR sessions.

Crystal is EMDR trained and has several years experience utilizing this method of processing.

01/05/2026

Childhood trauma can quiet the mind–body connection.

We learn to override our own signals to attend to others.

This year, practice slowing down.
Notice. Name. Be curious.

Awareness—held with gentleness—is where healing begins.

01/02/2026

The office is currently closed in observance of the New Year’s holiday. I will be back in th office on Monday.

If you are in crisis or need someone to talk to immediately you can call 988 which is the national crisis line- they have counselors available 24/7.

Another local resource is Arisa Behavioral Health in Berryville, 800-356-3035.

01/02/2026

Your mind is a garden—and you are the gardener.

Thought patterns, self-talk, and daily habits shape what grows.

Therapy helps you notice what needs tending, what needs pruning, and what deserves more care. 🌱

01/01/2026

Happy New Year's Day!

The office will be closed January 1st and 2nd in honor of the New Year!

01/01/2026

New Year’s Eve can hold both relief and grief.

If you’re proud of surviving, that counts.

If you’re hopeful, that counts too.
Carry forward what brought you peace—leave the rest behind. 🌱

12/31/2025

As the year closes, this is a good moment to pause as a couple—not to fix, but to notice.

What brought us closer?
What created distance?
What did we survive together?
What one thing are you most grateful for going forward?

Growth in marriage often looks quieter than we expect—but it’s still growth. 🤍

12/30/2025

What does it look like to grow mentally strong? You will start seeing the change and others' will too...