Pinder Counseling LLC

Pinder Counseling LLC We are a group practice specializing in virtual Individual and Couples therapy services.

Your body keeps score. Headaches, irritability, fatigue, muscle tension, and poor sleep are some of the most common ways...
04/21/2026

Your body keeps score. Headaches, irritability, fatigue, muscle tension, and poor sleep are some of the most common ways stress shows up physically. If you are experiencing several of these, your nervous system may be asking for attention.

Chronic stress is not just a feeling. When your body stays in a prolonged state of stress, it raises your risk for anxie...
04/20/2026

Chronic stress is not just a feeling. When your body stays in a prolonged state of stress, it raises your risk for anxiety, depression, heart disease, and burnout. Understanding what stress does over time is the first step toward doing something about it.

Early awareness prevents burnout and emotional overload. When you pause to notice fatigue, irritability, tension, or ove...
04/17/2026

Early awareness prevents burnout and emotional overload. When you pause to notice fatigue, irritability, tension, or overwhelm, you give yourself the opportunity to adjust before crisis hits. Listening to your body is not indulgent. It is preventative mental health care. Checking in with physical cues strengthens self regulation, improves emotional intelligence, and supports sustainable productivity. Your body communicates clearly. The question is whether you are giving it space to speak.

Simple mind–body reset strategies can calm your nervous system and reduce stress. Stretching releases stored muscle tens...
04/16/2026

Simple mind–body reset strategies can calm your nervous system and reduce stress. Stretching releases stored muscle tension. Breathwork slows your heart rate and supports emotional regulation. Walking helps process anxious energy. Body scans increase awareness of where stress lives physically. These small, consistent practices strengthen resilience and prevent emotional buildup. Regulation does not require perfection. It requires consistency and attention.

Stress often presents physically before you recognize it emotionally. Common physical signs of stress include headaches,...
04/15/2026

Stress often presents physically before you recognize it emotionally. Common physical signs of stress include headaches, tight shoulders, stomach issues, and shallow breathing. These symptoms are signals from your nervous system that you may be carrying more than your body can sustain. Ignoring them can lead to burnout and emotional overload. Addressing stress early through rest, boundaries, and regulation strategies protects both mental and physical health. Awareness is prevention.

Your body remembers stress, trauma, and prolonged emotional strain. Research in trauma psychology shows that experiences...
04/14/2026

Your body remembers stress, trauma, and prolonged emotional strain. Research in trauma psychology shows that experiences can be stored physically in the nervous system. But your body does more than keep the score. It also signals when something is off and when something feels safe. Learning to notice physical sensations such as tightness, shallow breathing, or exhaustion builds emotional awareness. When you listen to your body, you access valuable information that supports healing, resilience, and regulation.

One of the questions I get asked most often when people learn what I do is: “How do you do that?”It’s usually followed b...
04/13/2026

One of the questions I get asked most often when people learn what I do is: “How do you do that?”
It’s usually followed by,
“I could never do that,” “That would be too hard for me,” or, “How do you stay positive when you hear problems all day?”
I understand these questions and the sentiment behind them. They often come from a place of respect and curiosity.

My answer is always the same: I take care of myself, and this work is truly my passion.

For those who may not know, this is my second career. I previously worked in Marketing/Event Sales before making a full pivot into the mental health field which is something I always knew I was called to do. This wasn’t a decision I made lightly. You don’t go back to school, earn a Master’s degree, and work 2 full time jobs to enter a field you don’t genuinely care about.

I took the time to research what it would require, weighed the sacrifices, and ultimately decided it was worth it. And it absolutely was.

But what gives me staying power in this field isn’t just passion, it’s self-care.
Sometimes self-care looks simple. Like sitting on the ground between sessions, wrapped in a blanket, taking a few moments to breathe and ground myself before showing up again (as I am doing in the photo).

As a therapist, I hear a lot. I am invited into the lives of individuals and couples every day; sometimes into incredibly painful, gut-wrenching experiences. It is both humbling and a true privilege.

I am continually in awe of my clients’ resilience. And to hold space for that, I have to make space for myself, too.

Because taking care of ourselves isn’t limited to spa days, pedicures, or even exercise.

Sometimes, it simply means pausing… and taking a breath.

Stress does not stay in your thoughts. It shows up in your body. When you feel overwhelmed emotionally, your nervous sys...
04/13/2026

Stress does not stay in your thoughts. It shows up in your body. When you feel overwhelmed emotionally, your nervous system activates physically. The mind and body are connected, which means anxiety, grief, and chronic stress can present as headaches, fatigue, muscle tension, or digestive issues. Mental health and physical health are not separate systems. They influence one another daily. Recognizing this connection helps you respond earlier instead of pushing through discomfort. Paying attention to both emotional and physical cues supports long term wellness and burnout prevention.

Healthy striving focuses on growth. Fear based performance focuses on avoiding failure. Knowing the difference supports ...
04/10/2026

Healthy striving focuses on growth. Fear based performance focuses on avoiding failure. Knowing the difference supports balanced achievement and emotional wellbeing.

Setting realistic standards, stopping over editing, and celebrating completion encourages a good enough mindset. Letting...
04/09/2026

Setting realistic standards, stopping over editing, and celebrating completion encourages a good enough mindset. Letting go of perfection reduces stress and increases productivity.

Perfectionism can stem from early pressure, conditional praise, and survival strategies developed in childhood. Understa...
04/08/2026

Perfectionism can stem from early pressure, conditional praise, and survival strategies developed in childhood. Understanding its roots helps shift toward healthier striving.

Progress matters more than perfection. Sustainable growth comes from consistency, not flawless performance. Mental healt...
04/07/2026

Progress matters more than perfection. Sustainable growth comes from consistency, not flawless performance. Mental health improves when we value effort over impossible standards.

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Meet Your Therapist

Allow me to introduce myself, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Board Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Board Certified National Counselor. My background is in marketing and sales, however a few years ago I decided to follow my passion and enter the Helping Profession. It was one of the best decisions I have made. My goal is to help each and every client I am in contact with. I don't complete this task alone however, I do so with your permission and your participation. I truly believe that You are the ultimate expert in your life, but sometimes, you may just need help recognizing that. Allow me to help.

The goal for each client is to help them recognize their potential and ability to work through any conflict(s) they may have. Their challenge may be with a family member or spouse, a job, a phase of life challenge, or an internal conflict. Whatever it is, I am here to help you get to the other side and arrive at the desired resolution.

Therapy is about the client and therapist working together to obtain a shared goal. While acknowledging the need for therapy may be a difficult one, taking the next step and reaching out to obtain a therapist is the toughest part. My hope is by the discharge of services, you will have arrived at your goal. A more centered, mindful, you.