Forward Counseling

09/02/2025

Happy Labor Day!

Today, we celebrate all your hard work and dedication.

Remember to take some time to rest and recharge—your mental health is your greatest asset.

08/30/2025

August 30th is Grief Awareness Day.

It's important to remember that grief isn't just an emotional experience—it's physical, too. 🧠

It can make your body feel exhausted, your mind foggy, and your appetite disappear.

When you're grieving, your brain is simply doing its best to protect you, so give yourself grace.

Forward Counseling reminds you that you are not broken, just a human. 💖

08/29/2025

This year, Forward Counseling is a proud supporter of the Memphis Mushroom Festival! 🍄

The free, family-friendly event takes place on September 20, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Overton Park. 🌿

It's a fantastic opportunity to explore the connection between nature and mental health while celebrating sustainability and community.

08/26/2025

Meet our new Jackson provider at Forward Counseling!

Connect with William Richardson, LMSW, and start your journey to wellness. 🧠

He specializes in helping older teens, young adults, and adults navigate challenges like anxiety and depression through in-person and virtual sessions through self-pay rate and insurance is also accepted. 🤝

Take the first step toward a stronger you!

08/21/2025

Confidence and clarity are key! 🗣️

Forward Counseling's specialized therapy services are here to help kids express themselves with confidence through a range of targeted treatments. ✨

From articulation to social communication skills, we provide support for a wide range of needs.

08/20/2025

Nurture your little one's communication skills with these simple strategies with Forward Counseling! ✨

From "communicative temptation" to "narrating everything," these tips are designed to make language learning fun and natural. 🗣️

Follow us for more guides on helping your child thrive.

08/19/2025

Ready to take the next step in your career? ⚕️

Forward Counseling is looking for passionate Nurse Practitioners to join our team as independent contractors in Nashville, Jackson, and Memphis.

Apply today and become a partner in providing compassionate mental health care to our community! ✨ Link: forwardcounseling.com/medical-provider-positions

08/15/2025

You hold the power to become the person you're meant to be, and the strength to turn your aspirations into reality. ✨

May this be a reminder to feed your mind with positivity and cultivate a growth mindset through simple, confident daily affirmations. 🌱

Your words and thoughts are powerful tools on your journey to becoming your best self! 💪 💪

08/13/2025

Navigating back to school can be a challenge, but you're not alone here at Forward Counseling! 🎒

Prioritize self-care, manage stress with coping skills, and lean on your support system to make this year a success. ✨

08/12/2025

Happy National Wellness Month from Forward Counseling! 🧘‍♀️

Your body is your greatest ally, so take time to listen to its needs and give it the care it deserves.

By prioritizing your physical well-being, you're also nurturing your mental health and building a foundation for a happy, healthy life. 💪

08/07/2025

Do you feel disconnected from your partner? 💔

Communication issues like defensiveness, stonewalling, and criticism can erode trust and connection over time.

Forward Counseling Nashville provider Ryan Pepperman, NCC, helps couples navigate these common issues with practical tools and compassionate guidance. 🗣️

09/14/2021

This fella over here spittin truth like we actually need to hear it.

Thanks, kind Sir! You just saved us an hour of heartache and two more days of being pi**ed and crying.

You’re right, though.

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Daily Reminder 😌

09/13/2021

Let’s guard our heart and our time. We don’t get additional time for jerks.

Stand proud in your choices of peace over chaos, appreciation over negligence or abuse.

Let’s make them wonder how we got so uppity.

09/09/2021

If ever there was a STRONG piece of advice.

Don’t waste your words, your care, your time, your headspace in people that SHOW us they don’t care.

Invest in people who SHOW that you are valued and appreciated.

This one takes a long time to master, lots of reminders and a watchful eye paying attention. And even when it feels like we learned it…we may have to learn it one more time.

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09/08/2021

Quick lunchtime read— to get us thinking or overthinking.

Just checking in and seeing if what we’re doing is serving us is totally worthwhile.

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09/05/2021

Loneliness finds us at the most funky times.

After a death, a job loss, a breakup, a move. Or even "just because".

Feeling lonesome sucks. However, it's a feeling 1 in 3 adults feel.
And worse, it can hinder your immune system, and can lead to depression.

Loneliness makes stressful situations feel magnified, and we never feel rested, even after a good night's sleep.

Great. What can we do about it?

Talk to someone. Doesn't have to be a professional, but they are particularly good at helping. Right set expectations of others. If your friend is busy, get on their calendar another day.

Find healthy activities that help the feelings of being alone subside. Whether that is joining a group, visiting family, getting a pet. It will be different for everyone. It's ok if we have to try a few things before it gets better.



Getting rid of loneliness is also about letting go of cynicism and mistrust of others. So next time you meet someone new, try to lose that protective shield and really allow them in, even though you don’t know what the outcome will be.

09/04/2021

When was the last time you just didn't do a dang thing?

If you don't have big plans, the forecast for tonight is glorious for patio sittin, a blanket on the grass and a citronella candle with a book.

Take care of yourself, today and always.

09/01/2021

From January 2020 to January 2021, overdose deaths in the United States increased by 30.9%, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), for a total of 94,134 reported overdose deaths. Once more complete data are in, that number is expected to reach 95,230.

We love them. They are more than a number. They were our momma. Our dad. Our brothers and sisters, neighbors and friends.

Their lives were more than the drugs and addiction.

Today, we honor them and their life.

08/25/2021

Our practitioners are able to offer services across the entire state of TN via teletherapy.

Our providers take most insurance plans, but also accept self-pay clients starting at $85/session.

We strive to make mental health accessible, affordable and approachable. Our clients have told us they notice a difference within 5 sessions, and we're proud to be effective in healing trauma and helping with depression and anxiety.

We offer several modalities and treat a number of issues unique to each client. There are often a few things to address and we're here for ALL of it.

Finding the right fit can seem daunting. Our intake form helps us match you to the best practitioner.

https://www.forwardcounseling.com/contact

08/21/2021

Healing from trauma includes religious trauma. Any religion, not just one in particular.

Talking to other people that have been through similar experiences helps so much. People run a church. People are weak and can fail us. People are also effed up and evil sometimes.

08/20/2021

Trauma presents in all sorts of ways.

Does any of this sound familiar?

08/20/2021

Well, damn.

Our choices form our surroundings. Who we spend our energy on, either in person or in our thoughts. That headspace is super precious.

Who we spend our resources on, either our money or our home.

It's up to us to guard our peace. And it SUCKS to realize that some of the chaos we live in is because we give up our peace to situations and people that truly don't deserve it.

Therapy helps to teach us the tools to set boundaries and prioritize our peace.

08/19/2021

Taking great care of yourself includes getting the medicines that compliment your chemistry and bring relief to your symptoms with the fewest side effects.

Jeannie Wilkins in our Nashville office partners with GeneSight to help her clients skip the time it’s previously taken to find what works. Jeannie sees patients in-office and remotely via telehealth.

For more information about GeneSight or our services, please contact us!

08/18/2021

Hump day.

How y'all doin?

Is it a stressful week? Or is it going ok?

If it's gettin to you, y'all wanna take a walk?

No pressure.

Just in whatever you have on...don't get arrested. (I mean, put some britches on.)

It doesn't have to be running shoes and sports gear.
We're not going far, unless you want to!

The wild part about a walk, they has more power than we think it does. Just getting out the door helps a whole lot.

08/17/2021

You are seen. You are heard. YOU matter.

Life doesn't always pass us a set of ears and an open heart to pour ourselves into and share. Either through death, illness, trauma, or any number of circumstances, it may be a lonely season.

Our staff are specially hired to be the types of people and providers that listen well. They truly hear their clients and work with them on an individual plan, that is developed with their particular client in mind. We don't do cookie cutter, and we don't do distracted sessions.

For more information about our services, fill out a contact form here: https://www.forwardcounseling.com/in-person-therapy-make-an-appointment

08/11/2021

Cognitive distortions are irrational or untrue thoughts that influence our emotions.

We all have them, to some degree, but in their more extreme form they can be disruptive to relationships and harmful.

If negative self talk or one of these ways of thinking are keeping you from your best self, therapy can help!

08/05/2021

For the parents out there.

All kids are special.

Here’s to hoping that each one of our special needs kids run across a special-hearted kid like Micah’s new friend.

We can all have special kids, and teaching them friendship and love and kindness goes such a long way.

We offer a Therapy Group for the parents of kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and welcome new members all of the time. No matter your child’s age, no matter their diagnosis or how long you’ve had the diagnosis, we want you to come and be supported and share your experiences with other parents in your same season of life.

For more information, email officemanager@forwardcounseling.com

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08/05/2021

Forward Counseling offers complete anonymity without working through your insurance.

We accept insurance, but know that some people fear a label.

We don't seek a label, we want to help. Our services are available to anyone willing to take the time to work on getting help.

Our clients express feeling and seeing changes within five sessions. That's approximately two months.

Imagine feeling better now, because you started two months ago. Now is the time to get started. Work towards peace, a good nights rest, lessened anxiety or depression. It's all within reach, no matter who you are.

08/02/2021

All that mess that is on your mind...it will get better.

It's ok for people to be upset. It's ok to hold the line and put yourself ahead of anyone's feelings.

That's not selfish, that's self preservation.

Here's to kicking Monday in the teeth!