Flourish Counseling and Wellness Center, LLC

Flourish Counseling and Wellness Center, LLC We provide wellness services to children, adolescents, adults & seniors in: Psychotherapy, Nutrition.

11/17/2025

Feeling more stressed than joyful during the holidays? 🎄✨
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to power through it this year.

Join us for a gentle, supportive workshop designed to help you create a calmer, more meaningful holiday season. We’ll explore simple strategies to set healthy boundaries, navigate family dynamics, simplify your plans, and reconnect with what truly matters. To register: https://flourishcounselingmd.com/event/simplify-the-holiday-season-stress-less-enjoy-more/

10/03/2025

Peaceful Parenting Workshop

Many of us carry emotional baggage from childhood that shapes how we parent today. We may promise ourselves to “do it differently,” yet without effective models or guidance, the path can feel unclear.

In this engaging, interactive workshop, you’ll:
   •   Explore the 5 Potent Shifts of Peaceful Parenting that can transform family dynamics.
   •   Learn how to enhance connection, foster harmony, and encourage cooperation with your child(ren).
   •   Gain practical strategies applicable to families with children of all ages.
   •   Discover tools to build the nurturing, supportive relationships you’ve always envisioned.
   •   Walk away with insights you can immediately apply to strengthen bonds at home.

As a Certified Parenting Coach, my mission is to empower you with effective, compassionate strategies for meaningful parenting.

✨ Remember: it’s never too late to make changes and create a more peaceful family environment.

👉 Register today to secure your spot and begin your journey toward more connected, fulfilling parenting! #̭parentingtips #

Peaceful Parenting WorkshopMany of us carry emotional baggage from childhood that shapes how we parent today. We may pro...
10/02/2025

Peaceful Parenting Workshop

Many of us carry emotional baggage from childhood that shapes how we parent today. We may promise ourselves to “do it differently,” yet without effective models or guidance, the path can feel unclear.

In this engaging, interactive workshop, you’ll:
   •   Explore the 5 Potent Shifts of Peaceful Parenting that can transform family dynamics.
   •   Learn how to enhance connection, foster harmony, and encourage cooperation with your child(ren).
   •   Gain practical strategies applicable to families with children of all ages.
   •   Discover tools to build the nurturing, supportive relationships you’ve always envisioned.
   •   Walk away with insights you can immediately apply to strengthen bonds at home.

As a Certified Parenting Coach, my mission is to empower you with effective, compassionate strategies for meaningful parenting.

✨ Remember: it’s never too late to make changes and create a more peaceful family environment.

👉 Register today to secure your spot and begin your journey toward more connected, fulfilling parenting!

09/11/2025

Every morning, your body is ready and waiting for sunlight ☀️

Not screens.

Because natural and artificial light are not the same.

Natural light is full-spectrum, meaning it contains all the colors of the rainbow.

Not only that, but natural light is also dynamic, so the color intensities shift throughout the day.

Morning is abundant in blue light 🔹

Blue light stimulates…

✔ Morning Cortisol (a natural rise in morning cortisol gives you energy)
✔ Dopamine and other brain chemicals for mood and motivation
✔ Your internal clock (circadian rhythm) so you sleep better later

Evening shifts toward oranges and reds ♦️

Red light is more calming and less likely to interfere with melatonin production (your sleep hormone) than other spectrums of light.

So, leveraging light to sync your circadian rhythm can be as simple as:

✨ Stepping outside to soak up 5-10 minutes of morning sun
✨ Doing that again for an afternoon break in the sun
✨ Dimming screens after sunset (or using apps to reduce blue light)
✨ Switching to red lights in the evening (even a basic red bulb works)
✨ Darkening your room for sleep

08/27/2025

Do you know your attachment style can shape the way you connect in relationships?Formed by early experiences with caregivers, attachment styles influence how we bond, communicate, and respond to closeness or conflict.✨ The good news: your attachment style isn’t fixed. With support and self-awareness, you can learn healthier patterns that lead to stronger, more fulfilling relationships.At Flourish Counseling and Wellness, our therapists can help you understand your style, recognize triggers, and build skills to improve your connections — whether with a partner, family, or friends. 🌿

08/07/2025

Spending time in nature supports your gut by exposing you to beneficial microbes…

Just like our ancestors did.

🧑‍🌾 Touch the soil
🌳 Walk among trees
👣 Go barefoot in the grass

Your gut (and mood) will thank you.

08/05/2025

If you've been stuck in your head lately, this may help. Want more feel-good chemicals flooding your body and brain?

This may surprise you, but…

Movement can do that.

Exercise helps boost serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins—your brain’s natural mood and motivation messengers 🏋🏽‍♂️

The benefits?

✨ Better mood
✨ More clarity
✨ Less stress

If you’re feeling low, foggy, or just stuck in your head, try to:

✔️ Take a short dance break (music + movement = double the dopamine 🎶)
✔️ Go for a walk after meals (supports your blood sugar too 🙌🏽)
✔️ Stretch or do some yoga poses (a gentle nervous system reset 🧘🏽‍♀️)

There’s no wrong way to move your body.

Choose a way that feels right to you!!

08/04/2025

Wishing you could just feel more focused, motivated, and happy?

Let’s look at natural ways to boost these 5 feel-good brain chemicals:

1️⃣ Serotonin
Serotonin helps regulate mood, sleep, appetite, and digestion.
Support it naturally with:
✨ Morning sunlight
✨ Tryptophan-rich foods like eggs, seeds, and turkey
✨ Gut health (about 90% of serotonin is made in the gut!)

2️⃣ Dopamine
Dopamine is tied to pleasure, focus, and goal-setting.
Support it naturally with:
✨ Protein (amino acids are dopamine building blocks)
✨ Listening to music you love
✨ Celebrating small wins

3️⃣ Oxytocin
Oxytocin helps us bond and feel connected to others.
Support it naturally with:
✨ Physical touch (hugs, massages)
✨ Social connection
✨ Acts of kindness and giving

4️⃣ Endorphins
Endorphins are your body’s natural painkillers and can create a sense of euphoria.
Support them naturally with:
✨ Laughter
✨ Exercise (ever heard of the runner’s high?)
✨ Acupuncture

5️⃣ GABA
GABA helps the brain relax and feel calm.
Support it naturally with:
✨ Herbal teas like chamomile or lemon balm
✨ Deep breathing
✨ Yoga or stretching

Want more personalized support for mood, hormones, and root-cause wellness?
Call us to schedule a free consult call 301-570-4050 letyourwellnessflourish

08/03/2025

A great way to being your day. 🌿✨Meditate in nature

Spending just a few minutes meditating in the morning can make a big difference. Here’s why:
1. Clear your mind – Let go of yesterday and begin with calm and clarity.
2. Set your intention – Create focus and purpose for the day ahead.
3. Reduce stress – Start from a place of peace, not pressure.

Take a deep breath. Listen to the wind. You’re exactly where you need to be. 🌬️🌳🕊️

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Highland, MD
20777

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Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
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Saturday 8am - 4pm

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