Kelsie McLeod Counseling

02/09/2026

If you immediately thought “me 🙋🏼‍♀️” or guilty laughed, then perhaps you should give me a call. This is what we like to call anxiety. Good news: anxiety doesn’t always have to be the boss of you. Give me a call, take a walk, let the sun hit your skin, drink some water, or go snug your cat or dog, but show your anxiety who is in charge.

02/04/2026

Sometimes we confuse being in the same storm as being in the same boat. Let this be a gentle reminder to show compassion and grace for your neighbors this week, as well as yourself. Not all of us are equipped with the same emotional, mental, or physical resources and most people are doing the best they can. Be kind, friends, as always, I’m rooting for you.

01/14/2026

Happy Wednesday, friends! Just a simple reminder that you’re worth as much kindness as you give to others.

💬 Words of Wisdom Wednesday

Self-compassion is not weakness. It is the practice of meeting yourself with the same patience, care, and understanding you offer to others. When we learn to soften our inner dialogue, healing becomes possible.

Be gentle with yourself today and every day. 🤍

✨ Quote by Dr. Kristin Neff, PhD, self-compassion researcher
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12/30/2025

Happy holidays, friends! My books are finally open to new clients! As we approach the new year many are often looking to set goals, heal past hurt, work towards accepting who they are or work towards who they want to be. There’s no better time than the present to take a chance on yourself. For the first time in a while my books are open to new clients, so if you are considering starting counseling then give me a call. And as always, I’m rooting for you.

11/11/2025

You owe it to yourself to be kind and patient as every part of you is trying to heal.

11/05/2025

Our internal struggles are more often the most difficult. You don’t have to prove that, I believe you. Keep fighting, keeping hoping, keep reaching out for support. You’ve got this, and never forget that I’m rooting for you.

10/22/2025

Times doesn’t heal all wounds. But therapy, support, creating a healthy life, those heal. You’re worth the work. I’m rooting for you

10/10/2025

10/08/2025

Here’s your Wednesday encouragement, friends. As always, I’m rooting for you!

10/03/2025

If this sunflower can grow through concrete then you can do anything! I believe in you and rooting for you! You’ve got this.

08/05/2025

For those of you who don’t have a cheering squad, your accomplishments, big and small, are still worth celebrating. Be proud of you, I sure am. If you have a win, let me know so we can celebrate with you.

08/04/2025

Today is a new day, friends, treat it as such. I’m rooting for you.