Stacey Brown & Associates, Counseling and Wellness

Stacey Brown & Associates, Counseling and Wellness Stacey Brown and Associates provides counseling, consultation and wellness services in Fort Myers, Fl

Be especially kind to yourself. There are so many challenges ongoing in the world right now and the astrology is windin...
03/17/2026

Be especially kind to yourself. There are so many challenges ongoing in the world right now and the astrology is winding up several cycles. The timing is right for miscommunication, self-doubt and discouragement.

As we approach the new moon and the spring equinox, focus on your growth, nurturing yourself and remembering your truth. Honor the amazing path that you have been on and be curious and excited about what is yet to come.

The integrative counseling practice that I offer includes support for the mind, body and spirit. Integrative counseling utilizes several techniques for your personal support and wellness including traditional talk therapy with CBT, holistic somatic practices, nutrition and lifestyle support and specific trauma healing with brainspotting. Appointments may be made through the link in the bio.

It’s International Women’s Day. While we celebrate women, let us also remember and honor the women who came before us w...
03/08/2026

It’s International Women’s Day. While we celebrate women, let us also remember and honor the women who came before us who helped us get to where we are. Also know that we continue to fight for our rights as women globally today.

The irony of International Women’s Day falling on the day of daylight savings time, and the astrological event of Venus changing signs into Aries cannot be ignored. Women have been asked to do more with less time, less resources and support but with great energy and passion even when tired and addressing obstacles throughout time.

Women carry the invisible, emotional physical and spiritual load, not only for themselves, but also of their children, their family, the community and the world in our souls.

Honor a woman today. Start with yourself and your own journey. Remember who you really are when no one needs anything from you. What are your soul desires? Where did your light go? Remember your divine feminine nature.

Take up space. Reclaim your voice. Acknowledge your values. Tell your story. Exist loudly with passion and creativity. Give gratitude to your sisters, friends and support groups. Heal your wounds. Embrace your journey. Take a stand when you can. Continue to give and demonstrate your incredible capacity to show up and make change in the world, but also allow yourself to receive and rest. 💕

We are not who they told us we were supposed to be.

Today I’m sharing paintings of women by female artists from my collection that demonstrate to me, various stages of a woman’s journey. These paintings are by Danielle Branchaud, Leslie Morrow, Nicole Barsaleau, Flora Bowley and myself, Stacey Brown.



Volunteering with over the years has been an absolute delight. Yesterday, we hugged and gave high fives, laughed, had ...
03/08/2026

Volunteering with over the years has been an absolute delight. Yesterday, we hugged and gave high fives, laughed, had meaningful conversation and shared compassion and love to most of the people who attended . We are moms and grandmothers who see value in all human beings, no matter your gender, sexual identity, disabilities or race. We believe everyone deserves respect and has a right to be exactly who they are in every way without judgement.

Loving and supporting each other is important all the time, and it’s critically important now as the world engages in chaos and polarization.

You don’t have to be a volunteer with Free Mom Hugs to offer kindness, compassion, and hugs, though. Why don’t you give it a try in your own life?

We all need hugs… Perhaps now more than ever. Neuroscience tells us that hugs, lower cortisol levels, helps to reduce central nervous system, dysregulation, and promotes a sense of connectedness, healing and well-being.

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Keep calm and carry on, they say. I think that’s a pretty good plan, but depending on the circumstances, you may need a...
03/06/2026

Keep calm and carry on, they say. I think that’s a pretty good plan, but depending on the circumstances, you may need a few add-ons.

When people show you who they really are, keep calm and carry on and soothe your disappointment and protect your boundaries.

When politicians and those in power are horrifying, keep calm and carry on… And advocate and speak your voice and protest however you’re comfortable doing so.

When your life takes unexpected turns, keep calm, and carry on, practice self-care, and create new plans.

Resilience, determination, clarity and insight always comes after your central nervous system calms down and you’re able to sit still and take a few breaths. Hot tea helps.

Calm down and carry on.

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How are you feeling this week? Check in with your mind and your body. What are you noticing?Today was a very important ...
03/03/2026

How are you feeling this week? Check in with your mind and your body. What are you noticing?

Today was a very important full moon lunar eclipse in Virgo. This particular lunar eclipse and full moon is asking us to be honest with ourselves and let go of things that simply aren’t working for us anymore. Stress? Habits? Clutter around the house? Beliefs? Ways of thinking? This is a potent time to truly release what might be weighing you down and make room for improvements, better times, a lighter load, or releasing trauma in a completely new way.

The news in the world is heavy. The astrology also has been heavy. So if you’re feeling low energy or headaches or sleep disruptions, pay attention. You may be a very sensitive person picking up on the collective frequency around you.

Keep yourself grounded in reality. Control what you can control and let go of the rest. Spend time outside. Touch grass. Journal. Appreciate beauty and simplicity around you. Try a gratitude practice… Simply being grateful that you have breath. Focus on loving yourself and others and caring deeply for your own wellness and that of your loved ones. Take your vitamins. Drink your water.

Ask for Support if needed. Trauma informed integrative counseling and functional medicine practices can help you be your best self regardless of external events.

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During challenging times, it can be so easy to get caught up in overthinking, worrying, questioning and strategizing ins...
02/27/2026

During challenging times, it can be so easy to get caught up in overthinking, worrying, questioning and strategizing instead of being fully present. We all have a lot of distractions, globally, nationally, in our own communities and in our personal lives. Take a moment and check your thoughts right now.

A great strategy to stop the ruminating and overthinking is to just notice that you’re doing it. Then take a deep breath and look around. Name five things that you see. Name four things that you can physically touch. Name three colors that you can identify. Name two things that you can hear. Make one really long sound, like humming or sighing, or yes, even hollering. Notice the temperature on your skin. Take another big deep breath and wiggle your fingers and toes or shimmy your shoulders or wiggle your hips, moving the body intentionally to “shake it off”

Just taking a moment to do these things helps to shift our focus from our internal anxiety or emotional distress to the external environment. It reduces sympathetic nervous system arousal and helps us to be fully present in that moment. You could call this a grounding technique that helps the central nervous system to calm down. This process interrupts the stress response of the fight, flight or freeze loop that you might be experiencing.

Identifying things you see, hear, touch or experience out loud helps the brain to be more present in the moment which will promote emotional regulation and help calm your body.

This seems so simple, but the more that we practice this, the easier it will be to regulate our internal systems. It promotes neuroplasticity and sensory engagemet during times of high stress.

What do you see, hear and feel right now? Check it out… And a little while later, change locations and do it again.

Take a moment for yourself. You deserve it. We all deserve peace. It’s an inside job.

Integrative, trauma informed counseling can help.

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Happy Lunar New Year! The year of theWood Snake has ended. We have outgrown and shed what no longer serves us. Today...
02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year! The year of theWood Snake has ended. We have outgrown and shed what no longer serves us.

Today, we enter the Year of the Fire Horse with newfound motivation, courage, creativity and energy. Get curious about how this year’s energy might resonate for you in your life.

Here’s to new beginnings and a fresh start. 🔥🐴

Stay grounded.We are being flooded with information about horrific crimes, darkness, human rights violations, betrayal, ...
02/12/2026

Stay grounded.

We are being flooded with information about horrific crimes, darkness, human rights violations, betrayal, violence, and uncertainty in the news and on social media right now. The intensity can cause an emotional flooding, disassociation, confusion, shutting down and even spiritual fracturing.

While it is very important to stay informed, please limit your scrolling. Make choices about how you will stay informed, what you need to know, and what action you choose to take. With the flood of information being offered, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and shut down. These are unprecedented times.

Staying informed is important. We have to take care of our mental health and acknowledge our capacity also. We are experiencing a collective complex trauma which includes extraordinarily complex grief.

Focus on your wellness and mental health, stay grounded, take care of your spiritual and energetic self, engage in gentle somatic practices, experience joy with your family or friends and ask for help and support when needed. Honor your triggers and you’re outrage. Communicate with your representatives when you can.

Trauma informed integrative counseling and brainspotting can help reduce symptoms of fear, anxiety and dysregulation.

Take care of yourself and each each other.

Give it a try. Love is greater than hate. Love yourself. Love your family. Love your neighbors. Love your community....
02/10/2026

Give it a try. Love is greater than hate.

Love yourself. Love your family. Love your neighbors. Love your community. Love people who are different from you. Love people who are similar to you. Love people from other countries. Love diversity. Love being alive. Love laughter. Love music. Love dancing. Love the opportunity to learn new things. Love exploring new ways of being. Love everyone. Put a little love in your heart. Love grows.

Wouldn’t it be amazing if all structures, all systems, all communication, all ways of living were heart centered and filled with love?

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Emotional pain is often described as the feelings of sadness, low energy, exhaustion, depression or withdrawal. But emot...
02/09/2026

Emotional pain is often described as the feelings of sadness, low energy, exhaustion, depression or withdrawal. But emotional pain, in the true sense, is much more than that. There are many layers to the deeply rooted causes of pain in this experience.

Emotional pain is not just the emotional, behavioral or cognitive symptoms like anxiety, depression, overthinking, withdrawal or aggression. Emotional pain is the core experience that lies beneath all of these symptoms. It is the deeply rooted core unmet needs that show up when there is a trigger or broken trust in our relationships, in our environments, or in our personal experiences.

Avoidant behavior, feelings of hopelessness, fear, shame, loneliness, feelings of worthlessness and more are the deeper layers of true emotional pain. During counseling, we not only address the symptoms, but the root causes of emotional pain.

During counseling, we reframe these painful experiences into healing experiences. Brainspotting, trauma informed practices, counseling, somatic healing, and lifestyle changes can help to support this healing process through acknowledging your inner child needs and helping all of the parts of ourselves to recover.

Learn to listen to your emotional pain. Your body will give you signals. We can train our minds to listen, make changes with our lifestyle, personal care practices and thought patterns and move through these challenges, break patterns and thrive.

Trauma informed, integrative health therapists can help. You can rewrite your story and move forward with love and trust in your heart for yourself.

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Hey. So I guess we need to talk about racism, oppression, and hate again. I’m here to remind you that outrage, fury and ...
02/06/2026

Hey. So I guess we need to talk about racism, oppression, and hate again.

I’m here to remind you that outrage, fury and overwhelm would be normal emotions right now. Be gentle with yourself and acknowledge your feelings.
Allow yourself time and space to process as needed.

Blatant racist propaganda, attempts to oppress groups who have been historically discriminated against, violations of human rights, violence against people, sa**sm, crimes against children etc. feels very threatening. That’s because it is threatening.

Our central nervous system systems are wired to protect us. When something feels scary… directly or indirectly… our bodies are going to respond with somatic sensations. Our mind follows suit with our own personal narratives and efforts to understand what is happening.

When our leaders, government officials, administration, justice system, and communities feel threatening, we do not feel safe. So, your feelings of unrest, disappointment, anger, desperation, grief, and more are normal. The current circumstances, however, are not normal.

Focus on yourself so that you can build a sense of emotional and physical safety for yourself and your loved ones first. Increase your stamina and your nourishment. have a meeting with yourself and evaluate your values, ethics, and morals. See if you can figure out “what’s my bottom line?”. Journal, scream, do physical exercises, create art, or whatever you need to do to help your body and mind process recent events

And when you are ready and able, speak up against racism, fascism, violence, crimes against humanity and human rights.

We are one. We are here together. These are transformational times. Reach out for counseling or spiritual support if needed. Check on your friends. Take care of yourselves.

Love Trump’s hate. Love everyone.

And yes, counseling, therapy, engagement and healing work, etc. does have to involve these conversations. We cannot heal in an environment that is traumatic and threatening.

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Gather with your friends this weekend. There is strength in numbers. Remember who you are. Be your authentic self. Creat...
01/31/2026

Gather with your friends this weekend. There is strength in numbers.

Remember who you are. Be your authentic self. Create a little joy and magic in your life. It helps us cope when things are hard. 💕

It’s the last full moon of the Year of the Snake. Where have you been keeping yourself small or your voice repressed? It’s time to let go of that! Embrace the full moon in Leo and lead from your heart with your courageous, strong voice.

What you have to say matters. How you connect with others is important. The world needs your gifts. How will you step forward into your authenticity? 🦁

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Fort Myers, FL

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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Counseling provides a safe, validating relationship that allows you to express yourself without judgment, to gain insights, to focus on your strengths and to learn new coping skills. All of this combines to help you to skillfully manage difficult circumstances, heal from trauma, reclaim your power and rediscover your creative, joyful spirit. Through effective psychotherapy and wellness consultation, you can find creative solutions, accept things you can't change, learn something new about yourself, find peace and move forward mindfully... even in the midst of chaos. With a new sense of confidence and awareness, you can continue to grow and change in your life and relationships and find a sense of balance, peace and joy.