New Hope Counseling, LLC

11/20/2025

We’re often so quick to judge ourselves for how we feel.
“I shouldn’t be this upset.”
“I should be handling this better.”
“I shouldn’t still be struggling with this.”

What if the goal isn’t to stop the feelings, but to shift the way we talk to ourselves about them?

Instead of judgment, try curiosity.
Instead of “What’s wrong with me?” try “What do I need right now?”
Instead of shame, try compassion.

Your feelings don’t make you weak, they make you human.
And a kinder inner dialogue can make all the difference.

Photo credit to The Feeling Expert

11/18/2025

Perfectionism has a way of convincing us that if something can’t be done perfectly, it shouldn’t be done at all.
But the truth is: most things only come to life because someone let themselves begin before they felt “ready.”

Progress > perfection.
Start small, start messy, start unsure— just start.
You can always refine, edit, or add more later. What matters is getting it going.

Give yourself permission to begin.

Photo credit to the_poetry_of_being_

11/14/2025

The results of our Whose Office Is This series are in! 🥁 (If you don’t know what I’m talking about, check our posts from Monday through yesterday 😉.)

🔍 The fun “Where’s Waldo?” office full of personality? Madeline!
🌊 The cozy, creative rock-painting space? Judy!
🌿 And the plant-loving, “maybe swearing will help” zone? … Meredith!

Thanks for playing along this week! It’s been so fun sharing a glimpse into the spaces where healing, laughter, and a little chaos happen every day. 💛

Which office would you want to hang out in?

11/13/2025

Some offices have motivational quotes… others have realistic ones. 🌿
(Don’t worry, this therapist doesn’t see kids. 😉)

Whose office do you think this is? Answers for this and the others coming tomorrow! Comment below your guesses! 👩‍💻

11/12/2025

🎨 Engaging in creative pursuits like painting rocks isn’t just fun, it’s also a great way to stay present and mindful.

Can you guess whose office this is? 🪨
Answers for this and the others coming later this week! 👀

11/11/2025

At New Hope Counseling, we believe therapy spaces should have as much personality as the people in them. We love adding little details that make our spaces feel welcoming for both us and our clients.

Can you guess whose office this is (Madeline, Judy, or Meredith)? 👀

Check back at the end of the week for the answer and more photos from other therapists’ offices to guess, too!

11/06/2025

“Time heals all wounds.”
We’ve all heard that phrase; but, as Nadia Addesi writes, “time hides more than it heals.”

Time alone doesn’t make pain disappear. It can blur the edges, make the memory quieter for a while. But underneath, those old wounds often remain— layered beneath new experiences and beliefs that quietly reinforce the hurt instead of releasing it.

In trauma work, healing doesn’t come from waiting long enough. It comes from new experiences— moments that show your mind and body something different: safety, connection, compassion, choice.
Those moments begin to rewrite the old story.

Healing isn’t passive. It’s intentional, relational, and often slow, but deeply possible. ❤️‍🩹

Poem and photo by

11/05/2025

Some helpful information and resources about stress!

Today is National Stress Awareness Day--a day set aside as a time to be aware of the stress in the modern world, understand its impact, and strive to mitigate the damage it can do. Read more to improve your mental wellbeing at work and in everyday life on Stress Awareness Day by noticing stressors and using tactics to combat them https://ow.ly/pwCu50Xn7bE

11/04/2025

🌿 Self-care isn’t just what we do every day— it’s how we care for ourselves across time.

When we talk about self-care, we often focus on the daily or weekly things like taking a walk, setting boundaries, or unplugging for a bit.
But self-care also happens on a larger scale. Think of it like the selfloverainbow’s Pyramid of Self-Care Needs: daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly steps that build on each other!

Self-care isn’t just about comfort— it’s about intention. It’s the ongoing act of investing in your future self, not just tending to your present one. 💛

10/30/2025

Fred Rogers said it best:
“It can be fun to be scared… when we know we’re safe and what’s scaring us isn’t real.”

In real life, fear doesn’t always feel fun — especially when safety feels uncertain.
But creating spaces of comfort, support, and connection helps fear lose its edge.

You don’t have to face the dark alone. 🕯️

Photo credit to Fred Rogers Institute

10/28/2025

As Halloween approaches, here are some things I’d like you to remember (as a therapist):

🍂 Slowing down isn’t spooky — it’s necessary.
🕯️ You don’t have to be fearless to make progress.
🎃 You’re allowed to shed old versions of yourself; it’s not scary, it’s growth.
👻 You are more than your ghosts.

Photo credit to danas_skeleton_crew