Empowered Hope Counseling and Wellness, LLC

01/01/2026

Dear 2026, come on in…you are welcome in this space!

You are filled with so many unknowns, unanswered questions, and moments we can’t yet imagine.

It’s hard to wrap our minds around what you will hold, what challenges we'll face, or what joys just might happen to surprise us along the way.

But no matter what comes, we step into you with faith, trusting that God is already present in all of our tomorrows and will travel this journey right by our side.

As we face you, 2026, we will intentionally pursue:
- our hearts being set on healing what has been wounded, weary, or waiting for restoration
- moving forward, choosing grace over fear, hope over despair, and trust over control

Even when this road brings uncertainty and feels unclear, we believe God is still at work, gently shaping beauty from every season, even if it means that beauty rises from ashes.

Here’s to meeting you, 2026, with HOPE and a heart open to growth, whatever comes our way!

12/30/2025

It's exciting! Not only a new website, but a new method of structured tier fee options beginning January 1st. Stay tuned!

12/28/2025

12/26/2025

I’m so excited to share that the Empowered Hope website is launching soon!

This space is being created with so much care to feel warm, welcoming, and supportive...just like the work I love to fulfill with clients.

Stay tuned...beautiful things are unfolding!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Empowered Hope Counseling & Wellness!

From my heart to yours, may the love of Jesus bring you peace, comfort, and gentle hope today.

12/24/2025

Love Came Down Video
https://youtu.be/lxnRlwf0Zx0?si=bVDeHFDlmVNRvarK

12/23/2025

As Christmas gatherings unfold, many hearts are quietly carrying more than they show...the weight of stress that can surface so strongly during this season. Too often, that weight is unseen or goes unnoticed but, ohhhhhh, it can feel so incredibly heavy:
- disappointment
- loneliness
- grief
- difficult family dynamics
- painful conversations
- financial hardship

If this feels true for you, I invite you remember this gentle truth: God meets you in your rawness and tenderness. The same Jesus celebrated at Christmas didn't arrive in noise or hurry, but in humility, nearness, and deep compassion. He truly understands weary hearts.

Tending to yourself during hard moments isn't a lack of faith, it's actually an act of faith. It's choosing to honor the life God has entrusted to you. In the days to come, have these coping strategies at the ready:
- pause when you need to
- step away if your spirit feels overwhelmed
- breathe deeply and invite the presence of the Lord to steady you
- remember this precious promise from Psalm 34:18: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted”

Jesus Himself often withdrew to quiet places to pray, modeling for us that rest and retreat are sacred. You are allowed to:
- set loving boundaries
- protect the peace God is cultivating within you
- to respond with grace rather than obligation

Wherever this Christmas finds you, please meet yourself with the same mercy Jesus extends to you. You are seen, known, and so deeply loved. You don't have to hold everything together alone.

May the peace of Christ guard your heart and mind, and may His gentle presence bring comfort and hope as you move through this season. I'm wishing you comfort, steadiness, and moments of peace as you move through the days to come.

Merry, Merry Christmas.

12/22/2025

💚 A New Year, a Thoughtful Shift at Empowered Hope 💚

As we all know, the New Year brings about opportunities growth and change...space for healing, renewal, and hope.

Beginning January 1st, Empowered Hope is transitioning from a standard session fee to an accessible and sustainable approach to care. You can read more about his method of payment below. It's grounded in compassion and stewardship and allows clients to select the payment tier that best represents their current financial reality.

If this season feels like the right time to begin, I warmly invite you to reach out for a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to explore your therapy journey. I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

📞 512-764-1292 📧 tammy@empoweredhopecounseling.com

12/22/2025

CAPTURING GLIMPSES OF GLORY
The Winter Solstice marks the longest night of the year...a gentle pause in the rhythm of the seasons. It reminds us, thank God, that even in the longest night, light is quietly returning.

Think about this...even in the deepest darkness, the light is already turning back toward us. And consider this...the darkness doesn't mean detriment, it's actually preparing for renewal.

May you discover and explore this season as one where you can invite rest, engage in reflection, and embrace gentle hope as we return to the warmth of brighter mornings.

Just imagine that...brighter days are ahead. What a thought, that morning joy outweighs night sorrow! "The sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us” Romans 8:18.

12/21/2025

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12/19/2025

📣ANNOUNCEMENT DAY IS HERE!📣

A thoughtful and meaningful shift is taking place for Empowered Hope. It has always been my belief that care should be accessible, ethical, and sustainable for those seeking support.

In order to honor my belief, this particular shift has been on my heart for quite some time, and I feel the New Year is a wonderful opportunity to take this leap of faith.

Guided by both clinical best practice and faith-centered values, beginning January 1st, Empowered Hope is transitioning from a standard session rate to the Tier Fee Model.

This flexible, dignity-centered approach:
- allows clients to choose a payment tier that reflects their current financial capacity
- is made available while the practice continues serving with integrity and sustainability

As a therapist, it's my heart to meet people with compassion, stewardship, and HOPE (you know hope is my favorite word). I want to do my best to ensure no one has to choose between healing and hardship.

If you’d like to learn more about how the Tier Fee Model works, read about it below and feel free to reach out with any wonderings. I'd love to connect!
📞512-764-1292 📧tammy@empoweredhopecounseling.com

I’d be so honored to walk your journey with you.