Heartfelt Counseling

08/26/2025

Now accepting new clients! Sometimes there are just no words…. and Expressive Arts therapy provides options.

Starting soon- a small sized group for children who have a diagnosis of ADHD and a group for teens struggling with depression and anxiety. More information coming shortly- please email Sara at heartfeltcounselingnc@gmail.com to be contacted if you’re interested in learning more!

06/21/2025

I love to make art, read, and I try not to beat myself up *too much* when I make mistakes! 😊 I’m curious- what do YOU do to practice self-compassion and self-care?

Missed a deadline? Flubbed a presentation? You could beat yourself up—or you could show yourself a little compassion and move forward.

Learn how self-compassion and self-forgiveness can boost your well-being: https://at.apa.org/bqx

06/20/2025

If you are a parent and would like to learn more about the mental health effects of screen use that we are seeing, I highly recommend “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt.

Editorial: Addictive screen use in adolescents poses significant mental health risks beyond total screen time, necessitating targeted interventions.

https://ja.ma/3SUI1Mv

06/20/2025

Healing happens when you feel seen, safe, and supported. That’s the space I hold for every child, teen, or adult who walks through the doors here at Heartfelt Counseling. No pressure. Just room to feel, play, breathe, reconnect, and be yourself. Paint, clay, paper, sound, senses.

Whether you’re navigating sadness, stress, life transitions, or just feeling stuck—expressive arts therapy offers you gentle tools to move forward.

I would be honored to support you with warmth in this supportive space. 😊

📞 Schedule your free phone consultation: 910-467-4338

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Downtown Jacksonville, NC next to Artworks Studio
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06/18/2025

Therapy that honors the WHOLE self…

Expressive arts therapy doesn’t separate the mind from the body. I’m Sara, and at Heartfelt Counseling, I work with children and adults who might be ready for a different approach. I offer a compassionate and safe space where healing happens through the senses, not just through words.

�📞 Book a free consult: 910-467-4338

Learn more at heartfeltcounselingnc.org

06/14/2025

Hi everyone!

This is not *just* a coffee table in my office. 😊 The top lifts up to create a table where my clients use lines, colors and shapes and a variety of media to process, reflect, and regulate. I am so honored to hold this safe space for children and adults to help facilitate growth and healing using expressive arts therapy.

Call 910-467-4338 for an appointment, consultation or with any questions you may have.

Warmly,
Sara

05/04/2025

I love that both of my businesses are rooted in the arts- a double dose of artful, compassionate, creative, healing energy! 🥰

Researchers found that Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 destroyed 20% of cancer cells in lab tests:

Scientists at the Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, are exploring whether music could play a role in cancer treatment.

Led by Dr. Márcia Alves Marques Capella, the team exposed both healthy and cancerous cell cultures to different music genres. Remarkably, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 destroyed about 20% of cancer cells in just a few days, while leaving healthy cells unaffected. A similar effect was observed with György Ligeti’s Atmosphères, though Mozart’s Sonata for Two Pianos showed no measurable impact.

The exact mechanism behind these effects remains unknown, but researchers speculate that rhythm, frequency, or intensity could be key factors. Further experiments, including Brazilian Samba and Funk, are planned to uncover more about this intriguing phenomenon. While the research is in its early stages, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the potential of music as a non-invasive cancer therapy.

learn more https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4960344/

05/01/2025

🌿 May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Your mental health matters—this month and every month. 💚
�Let’s break the stigma, start conversations, and support one another. Whether it's a walk outside, talking to a friend, or seeking professional help—every step counts.

🧠 You are not alone.�💬 It's okay to ask for help.�💚 Prioritize your mind like you do your body.

Call or email today for a free phone consultation with Sara, an expressive arts therapist.

📞910.467.4338

📧Heartfeltcounselingnc@gmail.com

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04/02/2025

Simply put, being kind is good for your mental health!

Being kind is not only the right thing to do—it’s also good for our physical and mental health.

Research shows that even small acts, like holding the door for a stranger, can have an impact: https://at.apa.org/6fc2a6

03/26/2025

Yesterday I completed a 20 hour Expressive Arts Therapy continuing education course in Restorative Attachment with my mentors Dr. Cathy Malchiodi and Emily Johnson Welsh.

The meandering journal that we made at the conclusion of the class reminds me of the journey that we take in life. It's never linear. The same goes for therapy; we might make progress, take two steps back, five steps forward, then loop back around on our way forward. We need to be patient with our healing selves! It also reminded me that expressive arts experiences are never about the end product- it's ALWAYS about the connections, synchrony, co-synchrony, co-regulation, re-embodying our senses, and all of the restorative elements!

If you'd like to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation, please email me (Sara) at heartfeltcounselingnc@gmail.com.

03/20/2025

I’m currently accepting clients for appointments beginning in April. Reach out via email to request a free 15 minute phone consultation. I look forward to serving my community with talk, play, and expressive arts therapy services!

Heartfeltcounselingnc@gmail.com

Heartfeltcounselingnc.com

03/20/2025

Learn more about Heartfelt Counseling here:

Sara M Gant, LCMHC Associate, Jacksonville, NC, 28540, (910) 348-7146, Therapy doesn't have to be a formal or daunting experience! My goal is to create a warm, compassionate, authentic and therapeutic safe space for you, so that you feel comfortable and safe. I’m here to walk beside you or your ch...