New Horizon Counseling LMHC

10/07/2025

I'm excited to share my new cozy office 🛋️ is ready!!

Now scheduling IN-PERSON sessions in Lee Vista, near Orlando International Airport, and virtual sessions throughout Florida. If you are ready to take the next step in your personal development, reach out TODAY!

10/01/2025

NOW Accepting New Clients! ✨

My name is Whitney Kicklighter, LMHC. I have a passion for working with clients struggling with family of origin trauma, support during pregnancy and postpartum, as well as relational issues.

💻 Virtual, Telehealth sessions are offered via secure and HIPAA compliant platform to make counseling available to you from anywhere in Florida. All you need is a private space, WiFi, and your preferred electronic device.

🛋️ Limited in-office availability starting October 6th!!

Reach out to schedule a FREE 15 Minute Consultation to see if we are a good fit, LINK in Bio!

04/30/2025

🔔 Reminder to Current Clients and Notice to Prospective Clients:

I’ll be out of office from May 1st to August 1st. I will not be answering phone calls, emails or any other work correspondences during this time.

For clients where this departure was planned, I will be reaching out in August. If you are a past client and would like to re-engage or prospective client interested in initiating services together upon my return please email me your full name, contact information (email and phone #) and brief summary of your needs so I can respond promptly in August.

Thank you for your understanding and hope you have a wonderful summer! Be safe and be well…

03/24/2025

✨ Exploring and breaking generational patterns is a commonly overlooked goal in individual therapy ✨

Throughout our childhood we learn to deal with emotions, respond to the world, and engage in relationships via observations from our family of origin. Sometimes our foundations have been solid but other times there leaves much room for growth.

In therapy, we can learn better:
🌱 Coping Skills
🌱 Communication/Conflict Management Skills
🌱 Boundary Setting
🌱 Self Care and Symptom Management

If we can learn to prioritize our own well being and demonstrate healthy patterns in these areas we can model better for future generations!

01/15/2025

✨ What we focus on expands!!

Focusing on the positive, improves mental health by triggering the release of beneficial neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which create feelings of pleasure and well-being.

Just by focusing on the positive we can create a more optimistic outlook, increase resiliency to stress, and enhance overall life satisfaction.

Techniques to enhance positive thinking via writing:

✍️Expressive Writing

✍️ Mindfulness Practice

✍️ Positive Affirmations

✍️ Gratitude Journaling

12/02/2024

✨ In positive psychology research, gratitude and appreciation are strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness, increased positive emotions, stronger relationships and a greater sense of overall well-being.

TIPS for cultivating a practice of gratitude throughout the year:

📝 Keep a gratitude journal and regularly write down things you are grateful for

🗣️ Express thanks verbally by telling people directly when you appreciate something they do

🧘‍♂️ Practice mindfulness by paying attention to positive experiences in the moment and focus on appreciating the small things

🫶 Perform random acts of kindness and treat others the way you would want to be treated

11/25/2024

‘Tis the season... to set boundaries!!!

It can be super uncomfortable to set boundaries and the holidays can cause a lot of anxiety.

But boundaries don’t have to be unkind and firmly setting limits helps maintain your mental health and wellness.

This holiday season, I encourage you to take a moment to pause before you commit to anything and ask yourself, what is best for me, my kids, my relationship etc? Then practice how you can assertively and respectfully set boundaries over the upcoming holidays 🦃🕎❄️🐫🎄🎆

Hope these help!!

11/18/2024

📌 If you often find yourself working hard but not seeing significant results; whether it be work tasks, household chores, personal development, parenting or relational growth, the Impact/Effort Matrix Tool can help you evaluate and identify where to focus your energy for maximum impact and reduce stress …

The 4 Quadrants:

✅ High Impact, Low Effort should be PRIORITIZED

👌🏼High Impact, High Effort needs a good STRATEGY in place

⚖️ Low Impact, Low Effort needs to be BALANCED and possibly DELEGATED out

❌ Low Impact, High Effort likely needs to be ELIMINATED or MINIMIZED
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10/24/2024

Building trust, safety and getting to know your partner on a deeper level is 🗝️.

Learning to speak kindly, with care/concern for one another and express appreciation for each other will help equip you with the tools needed to handle difficulties that inevitably will arise.

Don't wait, building a healthy relationship takes work and a strong foundation in communication. I encourage you to pick a couple phrases that you can begin practicing today...

10/21/2024

Self Care TIPS for Election Season❕

08/21/2024

The Big 3 - Helping clients work through personal and generational trauma to help break unhealthy patterns in their relationships and family is my passion!

If you are interested in exploring what it takes to resolve your “stuff” please feel free to reach out. I also provide premarital (committed relationship) support and mental health counseling during pregnancy and postpartum adjustments.

For more information, see 🔗 in Bio! 🌅

06/14/2024

Dear colleagues, community, family and friends,

This year, New Horizon Counseling is participating in The Climb - the world's largest event raising funds and awareness for the mental health of new families.

Did you know the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth is Perinatal Mental Health complications (like Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, OCD, Psychosis and PTSD)?

At the Climb, we bring communities together to shine light on a darkness we often don't speak about. We share stories of hope and celebrate recovery. We raise money, spread awareness, give a voice to those who no longer have one, and walk together to symbolize our 'Climb' out of perinatal mental health complications.

⭐️ JOIN US! Joining our team is FREE. No obligation to fundraise or attend. Although, if you do, it will help us make a difference!

⭐️ DONATE. Every donation on our fundraising page will help families find the support that they need. The process is fast, easy, secure - and donations are tax deductible in the US. Donors receive a receipt via email immediately after donating.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! But most importantly, spread the word, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Best,
Whitney D. Kicklighter, LMHC
New Horizon Counseling LLC

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Join me in supporting a great cause!