Beauty For Ashes Counseling and Mental Health Services, LLC

01/26/2026

Now that 2026 is off and running, it’s a good time to reflect on how to keep the momentum going in achieving new goals for ourselves. Many people scoff at making New Year’s resolutions because of past failures. However, setting life goals is imperative for personal, professional, mental/emotional, and spiritual growth. Here are 5 tips for staying motivated and to having a successful year:

01/20/2026

12/16/2025

Hello All! “What God Says” is the name of my new children’s book! Copies can be purchased at the Bookbaby Bookshop:

https://store.bookbaby.com/book/what-god-says

11/27/2025

‘Tis the Season for Gratitude & Thanksgiving!!
Keeping a Daily Gratitude Journal is a ther**eutic tool that can decrease depression and anxiety by shifting the mind from negative thoughts to positive thoughts/perspectives. Focusing on Gratitude can create a healthy mind and emotional stability. Grab a notebook or journal and start listing all of the things you are grateful for today. I believe you will see a better version of yourself with this practice! Happy Thanksgiving from Beauty For Ashes Counseling and Mental Health Services LLC!🍁📒📚

11/01/2025

Domestic violence does not always involve physical contact. Emotional/Psychological abuse instills fear, confusion, and hopelessness in victims. Also, this type of abuse often leads to physical and sexual violence. If you are experiencing any level of emotional/psychological abuse, call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788 for confidential help and support.

10/27/2025

Digital Abuse has become a very common weapon used by perpetrators of domestic violence and intimate partner violence. It involves the use of technology-such as cell phones, social media, email, or GPS-to harass, monitor, intimidate, or control another person. Digital violence often leads to physical and/or sexual violence. If you or anyone you know is experiencing any form of digital abuse, call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788 for confidential help and support.

10/25/2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence (DV) and Interpersonal Violence (IPV) are common, yet, abnormal occurrences in many US households. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that “an average of 24 people per minute are victims of r**e, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States - more than 12 million women and men over the course of a single year.” If you or someone you know is experiencing violence by a partner or family member, call the National Domestic Violence hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 788 for confidential help and support.

10/22/2025

Many thanks to Shoutout Atlanta Magazine for interviewing me about my business and my journey as an entrepreneur. Small businesses are the bedrock of strong and resilient communities. Check out my interview, along with many other inspiring stories of skilled and creative entrepreneurs in the metro Atlanta area. ***I also gave a Shoutout to Janel K. Holland and the Brunswick GA community for being instrumental in the growth of Beauty For Ashes Counseling and Mental Health Services LLC.

https://shoutoutatlanta.com/meet-erika-l-turner-licensed-clinical-social-worker-and-psychotherapist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Erika L....

09/27/2025

Hopelessness and helplessness are two emotions that often lead people to su***de. When a person has suicidal thoughts, they need support and empathy, not judgement. In the United States, su***de is the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10-34 and the fourth leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 35 and 44. If you or someone you know are having suicidal thoughts, there is help and support available. Call 988, the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, where someone is available 24 hours per day to speak with you confidentially, and to provide support and resources.
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09/20/2025

Many thanks to The World’s Best Magazine and The Chrysalis BREW Project for publishing my interview in your wonderful magazine and for supporting mental health education.

https://theworldsbestmagazine.com/2024/11/18/healing-through-storytelling-erika-l-turner-on-compassion-mental-health-and-her-award-winning-illustrated-childrens-book/

09/15/2025

Last weekend, 9/6/25, I was incredibly honored and blessed to be a part of the Women’s Fellowship at New Life Interfaith Christian Church in Brunswick GA. Thank you Pastor Janel K. Holland and NLICC members for welcoming me. It was an amazing experience seeing God at work bringing hope and healing to his daughters.