Brentwood Counseling Associates

07/14/2025

We’re looking forward to hosting the third session in our Summer Lunch & Learn series at Brentwood Counseling Associates!

Join us on Tuesday, July 16, from 12:00–1:00 PM for:
Informed Parenting: Technology & Kids

Joy Lisea, MMFT, will lead this free workshop focused on helping parents foster healthy technology habits for themselves and their children.

If you’ve attended one of our previous sessions, we’d love to have you back. If this would be your first—consider this your invitation to join us! Bring your lunch, bring a friend, and join the conversation.

📅 July 16, 2025
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 Brentwood Counseling Associates

Space is limited—please call 615-377-1153 to reserve your seat.

More details: www.brentwoodcounseling.com

07/01/2025

🍽️ Join Us Tomorrow for Lunch & Learn with Travis! 🧠✨

Looking for a meaningful midweek reset? Come spend your lunch hour with us at Brentwood Counseling Associates for our Wednesday Lunch & Learn series!

📅 Tomorrow (Wednesday)
🕛 12:00–12:45 PM
📍 Brentwood Counseling Office

This week, Travis will be sharing insight and encouragement around effective approaches to parenting children and teens with ADHD.

✅ Free & open to the community
✅ Bring your lunch
✅ Leave with something helpful

Tell a friend, bring a coworker, or share with someone at your church who could use this. We’d love to see you!

🔗 More info: https://www.brentwoodcounseling.com/groups

06/13/2025

🌞 Join Us This July for BCA’s Summer Lunch & Learn Series! 🥗🧠

Brentwood Counseling Associates is offering a free, five-week summer seminar series designed to support and empower parents at every stage. Each session is held from 12–1 PM on Wednesdays, making it the perfect midday boost of insight and encouragement.

📅 Topics Include:

July 2 – Parenting ADHD Kids & Teens (Travis Moore, LPC-MHSP)

July 9 – Kindergarten Ready: A Prep Guide for Parents (Adrienne Thompson, LPC-MHSP)

July 16 – Informed Parenting: Technology and Kids (Joy Lisea, MMFT)

July 23 – Discipline that Works: Effective Parenting Strategies (Travis Moore, LPC-MHSP)

July 30 – College Readiness Workshop (Joy Lisea, MMFT)

💻 Register or learn more at: www.brentwoodcounseling.com/groups

Grab your lunch and grow with us!

06/02/2025

Are you the one who always holds it all together—for your family, your workplace, or your relationships?

You might be stuck in a pattern of over-functioning—doing more than your share, often at the expense of your own well-being. In her latest blog, my colleague Joy Lisea, LMFT, unpacks why so many of us fall into this role and how therapy can help us step out of it with more balance and self-compassion.

📖 Read it here:
👉 https://www.brentwoodcounseling.com/post/the-weight-of-trying-too-hard-over-functioning-and-how-therapy-can-help

It’s a gentle reminder that you don’t have to carry it all alone.

Over-functioning is a behavioral pattern where a person consistently takes on more responsibility (emotionally, mentally, physically, or even spiritually) than is healthy or sustainable. It often involves stepping in to solve problems for others, anticipating needs before they’re expressed which u...

05/28/2025

🕊️ The Circle of Life 🕊️
Birth and death are often seen as opposites—but what if they actually reflect one another?

In our latest blog at Brentwood Counseling, we explore the quiet symmetry between life’s beginning and end:
✨ The physical and emotional transitions
✨ The return to simplicity and stillness
✨ How these parallels can bring comfort in seasons of grief

If you're grieving—or walking alongside someone who is—this reflection might offer a gentle reminder: you're not alone. Love doesn’t end. It transforms.

🖋️ Read the full post at the link in bio
🔗 https://www.brentwoodcounseling.com/post/birth_and_death_reflect_each_other

05/20/2025

Pregnancy and postpartum aren't always what people expect.
Anxiety, grief, and overwhelm are more common than you think—and you don’t have to face them alone.

✨ “Therapy helps you carry the hard parts with more clarity, compassion, and confidence.” — Emily Litzow, LPC-MHSP

Emily specializes in Perinatal Mental Health and is currently accepting new clients.

📖 Read the full blog at the link in our bio.

05/20/2025

✨ Pregnancy and postpartum are life-changing—but they’re not always easy. ✨

Many new parents feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected—and wonder if they’re the only ones. The truth? You’re not alone. And what you’re feeling is valid.

In our latest blog, Emily Litzow, LPC-MHSP, shares insight into Perinatal Mental Health and how therapy can support you through:

🤍 Postpartum anxiety or depression
🤍 Birth trauma or fertility grief
🤍 Identity shifts in new parenthood
🤍 Overwhelm and emotional ups & downs

💬 “Therapy doesn’t erase the hard parts—but it helps you carry them with more clarity, compassion, and confidence.”

📲 Read the full post at the link in our bio or visit:
brentwoodcounseling.com/post/navigating_perinatal_mental_health

You don’t have to go through this alone. Emily is currently accepting new clients and would be honored to walk with you through this season.

At Brentwood Counseling Associates, we understand that becoming a parent is not just a life event—it is a profound transformation. It touches every part of your identity: your body, your relationships, your inner world. Whether you are navigating fertility challenges, adjusting to life after birth...

04/29/2025

Fun time at Spring Hang out over the weekend!

03/11/2025

🌿 Exciting News from Brentwood Counseling Associates! 🌿
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Perinatal Mental Health Services, designed to support individuals and couples through the unique emotional challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.
From fertility struggles and pregnancy loss to postpartum depression and the identity shifts of new parenthood — you don’t have to walk this path alone. Our trained therapists offer compassionate, specialized care tailored to your needs during this tender and transformative season of life.
If you or someone you love is navigating the perinatal journey, we’re here to help.
💚 Learn more about our services: https://www.brentwoodcounseling.com/perinatalmentalhealth

"Compassionate perinatal mental health support for pregnancy and postpartum. Get expert therapy for anxiety, depression, and birth trauma. You are not alone—help is available. Contact us today."

02/17/2025

Schedule a Call
Not sure if therapy is right for you? Schedule a free 10-minute call with a therapist to discuss your questions and determine the best fit for your needs. Click below to connect with a trained therapist who can help support your goals. Visit https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ1ZZzBRakNKutjyPqD_SUiJhSoYqt9k7XBsKERARyFH3vZPYiRspu-oGdFhK8tQd-fMLmE6aL_I to schedule now!

02/04/2025

💬 Communication is the heartbeat of any relationship—but for neurodiverse couples, it can come with unique challenges. Understanding, emotional expression, and nonverbal cues may not always align, yet with the right tools and support, connection is possible. 💙

🌱 Therapy provides a space to bridge misunderstandings, strengthen communication, and celebrate neurodiversity—transforming differences into relationship strengths.

Read more using the link in our bio!

If you and your partner are looking to deepen your bond, counseling can help. 🧩💛

📅 Schedule a session today:
📧 admin@brentwoodcounseling.com
📞 615-377-1153

01/10/2025

🌿 Understanding Trauma: How to Identify and Overcome Its Impact 🌿

Trauma is a personal experience that overwhelms our nervous system and can leave us feeling disconnected. Whether it’s a car accident, bullying, or tragedy, trauma takes many forms—but it can be healed.

Dr. Gabor Maté says trauma is more about what happens inside of you than what happened to you. Healing starts with safety, emotional regulation, and reconnecting with yourself and others.

🌱 The 3 Phases of Healing:
1️⃣ Stability and Safety: Build confidence, calmness, and compassion (the 8 C’s of Self-Leadership).
2️⃣ Processing the Trauma: Gain awareness of emotional disturbance and stay within your window of tolerance.
3️⃣ Integration: Reconnect with others, embrace meaningful activities, and create a life full of hope.

Healing from trauma is a journey, not a straight line. But you can heal and grow beyond your trauma. Read more using the link in our bio!

🧘‍♀️ Resources to Try:
• Mindfulness: Tune into yourself and regulate emotional responses.
• 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding: Center yourself in the present moment.
• Find “Glimmers”: Embrace moments of peace and joy.
• Therapy: Techniques like EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and more help rewire the nervous system.

If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, reach out to us. We’re here to support you. 💚

📞 Contact our office manager, Jane, at 615-377-1153 or email admin@brentwoodcounseling.com.