Obsidian Counseling and Wellness Center, LLC

04/10/2026

Did you know?
Sibling relationships are often the longest-lasting relationships we have—shaping our emotional development long before we even realize it.

These early dynamics can influence:
✨ How we regulate emotions
✨ The way we communicate and handle conflict
✨ Our sense of belonging and identity
✨ Patterns we carry into adult relationships
✨ The roles we learned to take on in our families

On National Siblings Day, it’s worth pausing to reflect:
How have your sibling experiences—supportive, complicated, or somewhere in between—shaped the way you relate to others today?

Awareness is a powerful first step toward healing.
And if your sibling relationships are part of your mental health story, our practice offers a safe, grounded space to explore those patterns with compassion and clarity.

And if you have a sibling you still talk to—go give them a hug today.
(If they ask why, just say your therapist told you to. 😉)

04/09/2026

✨ Daughters of Leah: A 6-Week Therapy Group for Women ✨

If you’ve ever felt overlooked, unchosen, or undervalued in the relationships that matter most, you are not alone — and you don’t have to navigate that pain by yourself.

Daughters of Leah is a virtual therapy group designed for women who:
✨ Feel unseen or unprioritized in important relationships
✨ Tend to over-function, people-please, or carry emotional labor
✨ Struggle with self-worth tied to performance or usefulness
✨ Experience relational burnout or emotional exhaustion

In this 6-week supportive, therapist-led process group, you’ll gain:
✨Attachment-informed and trauma-aware insight
✨ Space to explore relational patterns, grief, and self-worth
✨Tools for self-compassion and healthier boundaries
✨ A community of women who truly understand

🗓 Starts May 2026
💻 90-minute virtual weekly sessions
💲 $25 per session
👩🏾‍💼 Facilitated by Keundra Miller, LMFT-Resident
🔗 Scan the QR code on the flyer to express interest!

If you’re ready to reclaim your voice, your value, and your emotional space, this group is for you. 💛
Share with a friend who might need this!

04/03/2026

🌿 New Group Starting Soon! 🌿
I’m excited to announce the launch of my Women’s Trauma Recovery Group, beginning May 6, 2026.

This 12-week virtual group is designed for women seeking a supportive, therapeutic space to better understand the impact of trauma and learn evidence-based strategies to soothe and reset their nervous systems.
Whether you're beginning your healing journey or continuing the work, this group offers community, education, and empowerment in a safe, guided environment.

🗓 Wednesdays
⏰ 6:30pm–7:30pm (Virtual)
👩🏽‍⚕️ Facilitator: Natasha Beckum, Ed.D., LPC

If you're interested in joining, know someone that may be interested, or want more information, scan the QR code on the flyer or contact me directly at:
📧 nbeckum@obsidiancounselingandwellness.com

📞 757-995-1833

You don’t have to navigate healing alone—support is here. 💜

04/02/2026

🌟 **Autism Awareness Day** 🌟

Today, I’m honored to recognize Autism Awareness Day—something that holds deep personal, professional, and family meaning for me.

Before becoming an LPC, I worked for years as an ABA therapist walking alongside autistic children and their families as they built communication skills, strengthened emotional regulation, and navigated daily challenges with incredible resilience. Those early years shaped the way I practice therapy today: with patience, curiosity, respect for neurodiversity, and a belief that every individual deserves support that is compassionate, collaborative, and affirming.

My connection to autism is also personal. In my own family, I’ve witnessed the beauty, complexity, creativity, and strength that autistic individuals bring to the world. Their experiences continually remind me that autism is not something to be “fixed,” but something to be understood, supported, and celebrated.

As a counselor, I’m committed to providing a space where autistic clients and families feel seen, empowered, and valued. Today and every day, I celebrate the voices, talents, and stories within the autism community.

💙 **Here’s to awareness, acceptance, and authentic support.**

03/02/2026

02/18/2026

Hi everyone! Obsidian Counseling and Wellness Center in Norfolk, VA currently has immediate openings and we’re accepting new clients for both virtual and in-person sessions.

Keundra Miller, Resident in Marriage & Family works with moms in high-stress seasons, military and first responder families, single mothers, and high achievers feeling stretched too thin. She uses a trauma-informed approach blending Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, and EFT.

Makenzie Ringenbach, an intern with Liberty University, works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma.

✔️ Affordable self-pay rates
✔️ Accepts Medicaid insurances
✔️ Immediate appointments available
✔️ Under the supervision of Natasha Beckum, EdD, LPC

If you have clients in need of support, we’d love to collaborate and accept referrals.
📍 Norfolk, VA
📞 757-995-1833
📧 kmiller@obsidiancounselingandwellness.com
📧 nbeckum@obsidiancounselingandwellness.com

02/09/2026

I recently took my car in for an oil change, and decided to rotate the tires too.
(Look at me out here adulting.)

I expected it to take about an hour.
Instead, the associate came back quickly… with another piece of paper.

“Routine maintenance,” he said.
All I saw were dollar signs.

I was ready to say no, until he added:
“Doing this now may prevent costly repairs in the future and help your car last longer.”

I processed what he said… and reluctantly agreed.
And then I thought, this is exactly what we should be doing in our romantic relationships. 💗🔧

This week, we’re focusing on love maintenance:
small check-ins, emotional connection, and intentional care
BEFORE things feel broken.

Because preventive care isn’t just for cars.
It’s for relationships too.

02/06/2026

🎶 Lyric pull:
“It’s enough to drive you crazy if you let it…”

I love my job, but when you’re the boss, there’s no one to hand things off to.

Time off requires planning, and rest requires intention.

Being self-employed doesn’t mean being self-sacrificing.

👉🏽 What boundary are you working to protect in your business this year?

02/05/2026

Lyric pull:

🎶For service and devotion, you would think that I would deserve a fair promotion…”

I love my job, but dedication doesn’t always translate into recognition.

Your work deserves acknowledgment, not just appreciation!!!

02/04/2026

Lyric pull:
“They just use your mind, and they never give you credit…”

I love my job, but when you work for yourself, everything runs through you.

The vision.
The decisions.
The risk.
The emotional weight of making it work.

Entrepreneurship offers freedom..BUT it also asks for constant self-regulation.

If you’re tired, it doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re carrying a lot.

02/03/2026

Lyric pull:
“They just use your mind, and they never give you credit…”

I love my job, but mental exhaustion still counts.

Just because it’s invisible doesn’t mean it isn’t heavy.

02/02/2026

Lyric pull:
“Workin’ 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin’…”

I love my job, but sometimes making a living costs more than it should.

If you feel this, you’re not ungrateful…you’re aware.