LaBrea Nelson, LCSW - Aimful Abundance

05/08/2026

Saying no is not selfish.

It's how you protect the energy you need to show up for what actually matters — your peace, your relationships, your life.

If you've been taught that putting yourself first is wrong, that your needs come last, or that love means never having limits... this is your reminder that those beliefs aren't serving you.

Boundaries aren't walls. They're how you stay in relationship without losing yourself.

💙 Save this for the next time guilt tries to talk you out of it.

05/08/2026

I know we are the new kids on the block but Aimful Abundance has been doing this work for some time. And I wanted to let you know that we have been nominated for “Best Mental Health Service” with Best of the Pine Belt 2026.

If you feel lead, take some time to nominate us as well. Link below ⬇️

https://hubcityspokes.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-the-Pine-Belt-2026/gallery/?group=544070

05/07/2026

Big news, y’all! 🎉 Aimful Abundance is now in-network with Aetna! If you’ve been waiting to start your mental health journey, this might be your sign. New clients are welcome — let’s get you connected to the support you deserve. 💚

📲 Link in bio to request an appointment.

05/06/2026

Anxiety isn't just in your head. 🧠

Your body keeps score — and when anxiety shows up, it shows up everywhere.

Here's what it might actually feel like:
💓 Your heart races for no obvious reason
🫁 Your chest feels tight or heavy
😮‍💨 Your breathing gets shallow or fast
😤 Your shoulders creep up to your ears
🤢 Your stomach feels uneasy or knotted

Sound familiar? You're not imagining it — and you're not alone.

Your nervous system is doing exactly what it was designed to do: protect you. The problem is, it can't always tell the difference between a real threat and a hard conversation, a crowded room, or a busy week.

Your body is trying to protect you. Therapy can help you work with it — not against it.

If anxiety has been showing up in your body lately, I'd love to support you. 💜
📍 In-person sessions in Hattiesburg, MS
💻 Virtual sessions across Mississippi & Tennessee

🔗 Link in bio to schedule a free consultation.

04/29/2026

It’s time for the 6th Annual Mental Health Vs. Reality Conversations. We are excited about this year’s topic and speakers.

LaBrea Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Aimful Abundance, a mental health private practice serving teens, adults, and families in the Hattiesburg, Mississippi area. With a heart for community and a passion for making mental health care accessible, LaBrea specializes in helping people navigate anxiety, codependency, burnout, and the quiet exhaustion that comes from putting everyone else first.

Known for her warm, direct, and refreshingly real approach, LaBrea creates spaces where people feel safe enough to be honest — with themselves and with others. Her work is rooted in whole-person care, blending evidence-informed clinical practices with faith-informed wisdom for clients who want it. Whether she’s working one-on-one with a teen, supporting a family through conflict, or speaking to a room full of people who needed this conversation yesterday, her message is the same: healing is possible, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

LaBrea is deeply committed to strengthening the mental health of her community in Forrest County and beyond — one conversation, one family, and one breakthrough at a time.

We are excited for Saturday!

Mark your calendars for 9:00am Saturday on IG Live!! 💚✨

04/24/2026

zoom in - this one's for you. 🌱 Codependency doesn't feel like a problem when it's all you have ever known. It just feels like love. Swipe through and let these land. 💙

04/17/2026

04/15/2026

✨We are so excited to announce that we will be hosting a “Meet the Therapist & Open House” on May 16, 2026 from 10:00-1:00pm. ✨

At this event we will have a ribbon cutting ✂️ as well as the opportunity to tour our space and demystify the therapy experience! 😌

Parents, bring your teens to this event! 🎉

Adults, bring a friend! 👩🏾

We will see you at 15 Professional Pkwy Suite 100 Hattiesburg, MS 39402! ✨

04/10/2026

Codependency doesn't always look like what you think. Sometimes it looks like being the "the helper", the peacekeeper, or the one who never asks for anything. 💙 Swipe through to see 5 signs that might be worth paying attention to. And remember - awareness is where the healing begins. Drop a 🤚🏾 in the comments if any of these resonated with you.

04/07/2026

So yes, not only do I talk about feelings for a living, but I am also responsible for keeping twins, plants, and sourdough starters alive. As a Mississippi native, and your friendly neighborhood social worker, I hope you feel safe to come as you are - I do 🍀!

01/26/2026

Due to low engagement, our "There is No Bear" Teen Anxiety Reset has been cancelled.

But don't worry, there are many more events to come!