The Shift Counseling and Wellness, PLLC

05/19/2026

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05/19/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on reducing the stigma that surrounds mental illness, promoting the resources that are available, and reminding anyone struggling with a mental illness that they are not alone.

If you, or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of su***de, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, call, text or chat to 988, the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline - 24/7 to talk to trained crisis counselors.

05/13/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month means a lot to me, not just as a therapist, but as a person who has had to navigate my own mental health journey too.

There was a time in my life where I was overwhelmed, struggling silently, trying to hold everything together while still functioning for everyone else. Healing DEFINITELY didn’t happen overnight (it actually took several years), and it didn’t happen alone. Community, support, self-reflection, lots of tears, and my own therapists all played a role in helping me work through some of the hardest seasons of my life.

A big part of why I chose this field is because I know what it feels like to want things to get better but not fully know where to start or what to do. I know what it’s like for timelines to be diverted. I know what it’s like to carry pain quietly while still trying to show up every day. I know what it feels like to know who you want to be, but feel like there’s so many things keeping you from that idealized version of yourself.

Now, I have the opportunity to be a source of support, guidance, accountability, and light for people navigating those similar feelings and experiences. Now, I get to work with so many different people and work with them towards growth and healing, helping them take their power back. That is something I never take lightly.

Healing is possible. Growth is possible. Change is possible. Sometimes the first step is simply allowing yourself to acknowledge that YOU deserve support too and finding a trusted person who is willing to listen. 🤍

shift your lens. shift your LIFE.

05/08/2026

You’ve probably heard something about yoga… and at some point, decided it just wasn’t for you.

As a therapist, I work with people every day who are trying to navigate life, process what they’ve been through, and figure out how to feel more like themselves again. And one thing I see often is how disconnected we can become—from our bodies, our emotions, and even our sense of self.

This free virtual workshop is a space to explore healing from a different angle, looking at how practices like yoga can support your mental health and overall wellness, not just physically, but as a way to reconnect with yourself as a whole.

We’ll also talk through some of the common beliefs that keep people from even trying (like spiritual concerns and lack of representation), and what it can look like to approach things differently.

No experience needed. Just a space to learn, reflect, and try something new!

🗓 Thursday, May 28th | 6 PM
🎟 Free | Virtual via Google Meet

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-isnt-what-you-think-addressing-the-barriers-to-accessible-yoga-tickets-1986456338382

04/21/2026

In just three weeks, four Black women were shot and killed in senseless acts of domestic violence. They were leaders, healers, and pillars of their communities.

Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen was a trailblazer: the first Black and Haitian American woman elected as a Coral Springs Commissioner.

Dr. Cerina Fairfax was a beloved and accomplished dentist, running her own thriving family dental practice in Fairfax, Virginia. She was a devoted mother of two, and once built a zip line for her kids.

Barbara Deer was widely known for her work as a speech pathologist with Chicago Public Schools. Barbara had planned an anti-violence walk in Garfield Park, scheduled for the day after she was gunned down. Her sorority sisters joined neighbors and friends on the walk, celebrating her life and legacy.

Pastor Tammy McCollum was a minister at The Well Worship Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her congregation described her as “full of light”, who loved serving her community and her church.

Nancy, Cerina, Barbara, Tammy, and countless Black women are victims of a crisis that America has too often ignored.

When an abusive partner has access to a gun, a victim is five times more likely to be killed. And for Black women, the risk is even more severe—disproportionately impacted by domestic violence and more likely to be killed by an intimate partner than women of other races.

We cannot accept a world where access to a gun turns abuse into a death sentence, and a world where Black women continue to bear the brunt of this violence.

We owe each of these women action, and we owe it now.

04/07/2026

Putting a face and voice to the name 🤍

Hey, I’m Asya—therapist and founder of The Shift Counseling & Wellness.

The Shift was created for people who are tired of doing the same things, feeling the same way, and wondering why nothing is changing… but don’t always know where to start.

This is a space to slow down, get honest, and do the work—at your own pace, but not alone.
If you’ve been thinking about doing something different with your life… this might be your sign.

✨ Now accepting clients
📍 Virtual services across NC
🗓 Current availability: Wednesdays (9AM–5PM)
Thursdays & Fridays (9AM–3PM)

Book your consultation or fill out an inquiry form to get started—the link is in my bio!

04/06/2026

04/02/2026

Access matters.

The Shift Access Program was created to offer a limited number of reduced-rate therapy spots for those who need more flexibility.

These spots are limited and designed to support individuals who do not have coverage through our accepted insurances and are ready to do the work but need a more accessible starting point.

If this sounds like you, I invite you to reach out and learn more.
Virtual therapy across North Carolina.

03/30/2026

Good news 🤍

The Shift Counseling and Wellness is now in-network with Aetna!

If cost or coverage has been a barrier, this may be a good time to start.

Virtual therapy available across North Carolina.

Submit an inquiry to get connected at www.theshiftcounseling.com.

03/30/2026

I’m excited to share that I am now a Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) Facilitator. 🧘🏽‍♀️

TCTSY is an evidence-based approach designed to support individuals who have experienced trauma by reconnecting with their bodies in a safe, choice-based way. Unlike traditional yoga, there is no hands-on assistance or pressure to perform—everything is invitational and centered on autonomy.

This work is especially meaningful for those who feel disconnected from their bodies, experience chronic stress, or find it difficult to feel present.

I look forward to integrating this into The Shift Counseling and Wellness and creating more spaces for healing that go beyond talk therapy. 💚🪴

03/20/2026

A small act of kindness can go a long way. 💛

And if today feels heavy, you deserve that same kindness, too. You don't have to go through it alone.

Call, text, or chat 988 to connect with someone who cares.