Briana Farlow Reynolds, LCSW

08/04/2025

Compassion looks like thanking your younger self for surviving in the only way they knew how.

Not judging them.
Not shaming them.
Just holding space for how they made it through with the tools and knowledge they had.

Kids are so vulnerable.
Your younger self did the best they could in a world that didn’t always feel safe or make sense.

Some of those tools may not serve you anymore, but they did help you make it here today. That deserves more compassion than critique.

What’s something you’d like to acknowledge or appreciate your younger self for today?

08/01/2025

Curiosity looks like pausing self-criticism to ask, “Where did I learn this?”

The way we speak to ourselves is not random.

Our inner dialogue often echoes the messages we heard growing up — about who we are, what we’re worth, and what it means to be good, lovable, or successful. Whether it came from family, school, religion, or culture, those early messages shape how we think and feel about ourselves and the world around us.

But good news: with practice and support, those beliefs can shift.

You are not stuck with the voice you inherited.

You can learn to talk to yourself with more compassion and kindness. That change takes time. But it is absolutely possible. 🩵

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07/29/2025

✨ Meet Rebecca! ✨

Rebecca is a thoughtful, trauma-informed therapist who supports adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, and relationship stress. She is EMDR-trained and helps clients feel seen, understood, and more rooted in their identity.

Before becoming a therapist, Rebecca worked as a registered nurse. She’s especially passionate about supporting medical students and healthcare professionals facing burnout and high-stress environments.

Now accepting new clients in Georgia. Learn more and book a free consult - link in bio. 🩵

07/21/2025

✨ Meet Chadé! ✨

Chadé is a warm and affirming therapist who supports adults navigating big life changes, relationship challenges, and emotional overwhelm. She especially enjoys working with dialysis and transplant patients and brings years of experience in medical and community mental health settings.

Her approach is inclusive, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that healing is always possible.

Now accepting new clients in Georgia. Learn more and book a free consult - link in bio. 🩵

07/17/2025

New group photos 📸🩵

07/16/2025

Thinking about starting your solo private practice but not sure where to begin?

Practical Steps to Help You Launch Your Private Practice is a digital guide packed with tips and insights to help you get started.

Inside, you’ll find support on foundational topics like:

✅ Business setup

✅ Finding the right systems

✅ Website + branding basics

✅ Supportive tools and contacts for billing services, website design, accounting, and other practice needs.

Whether you’re still exploring the idea or ready to get started, this guide was created to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

📘 Now available at https://practicewithcourage.etsy.com.

06/20/2025

Juneteenth 2025: Honoring the Past, Confronting Today’s Civil Rights Challenges
https://www.socialworkblog.org/advocacy/2025/06/juneteenth-2025-honoring-the-past-confronting-todays-civil-rights-challenges/

06/01/2025

🌈 Happy Pride Month from IFS Institute 🌈
We honor the courage, resilience, and brilliance of LGBTQIA+ individuals within our global community. At the heart of IFS is the belief that every part of us is welcome—and every person deserves to be seen, heard, and supported.

As we celebrate, we also deepen our learning. Explore this powerful resource from the *National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center* on providing affirming care:
🔗 [https://hubs.ly/Q03q4n3W0]

Let’s continue to build a world where everyone can lead from Self—with compassion, courage, and connection. 🧡

05/27/2025

Evening and weekend appointments are now available at Courageous Counseling.

You deserve support that fits your schedule.

Whether you are carrying anxiety, navigating change, or healing from past pain — therapy can help you reclaim your peace, your power, and your path forward.

Aetna insurance accepted • Sliding scale available

Ready to get started?
Visit www.courageouscounselingatl.com to request a consultation.

05/20/2025

Courageous Counseling offers EMDR Intensives to help you achieve rapid and effective relief from distressing symptoms.

Visit courageouscounselingatl.com/emdr-intensive for more details and to learn how you can book an intensive for June or July.

Let’s work together to break barriers and reclaim your peace.

Unlike traditional 1-hour therapy sessions, which may spread out over weeks or months, EMDR Intensives offer a more immersive experience, allowing you to take a deeper dive into your healing journey without interruption. Briana Farlow Reynolds, LCSW offers 3 and 6-hour EMDR intensives in Georgia.

03/25/2025

Courageous Counseling offers EMDR Intensives to help you achieve rapid and effective relief from distressing symptoms.

What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy that can help you break through the mental blocks that are keeping you from living an emotionally healthy life. It helps you work through distressing memories by using guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation. This process helps you update your memories to a healthier, present perspective.

Why choose an EMDR Intensive?
EMDR Intensives are structured therapy sessions that typically last several hours. Unlike traditional 1-hour therapy sessions which may spread out over weeks or months, Intensives occur over 1-2 days, allowing you to take a deeper dive into your healing journey without interruption.

Who is it for?
Anyone experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or other emotional distress can benefit from EMDR Intensives.

Book your Intensive today!

Scheduling is open for April and May. Available dates are highlighted in blue on the calendar.

Visit courageouscounselingatl.com/emdr-intensive for more details and to submit a consultation request.

Let’s work together to break barriers and reclaim your peace.

12/27/2024

Courageous Counseling is now accepting new clients for EMDR therapy, with appointments available starting in January. Submit a request for a free consultation to learn more.

www.courageouscounselingatl.com