Pennell Counseling Center

Pennell Counseling Center Pennell Christian Counseling Center focuses on the prevention and intervention of building stronger Christian individuals, couples, and families.

We offer evidence-based practices that strengthen people through Jesus Christ and the power of His Word.

🌿 Healing Begins When You Start Naming What You FeelSo many people stay stuck in emotional pain because they’ve never le...
10/31/2025

🌿 Healing Begins When You Start Naming What You Feel

So many people stay stuck in emotional pain because they’ve never learned how to name what’s really going on inside.

When we ignore or minimize our emotions, they don’t disappear — they grow louder in other ways:

💭 Overthinking

💤 Fatigue

💢 Irritability

💔 Anxiety or withdrawal

Naming emotions is not weakness — it’s awareness.

It’s the first step toward healing, growth, and peace.

Try this practice:

Pause and ask yourself:

➡️ What am I truly feeling right now?

➡️ What might this emotion be trying to tell me?

➡️ What do I need — comfort, boundaries, rest, or connection?

When we bring our emotions to God instead of burying them, He meets us there with compassion and truth.

📖 “Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.” – Psalm 62:8

🕊️ Healing begins with honesty — not perfection.

This morning at Broadmoor Baptist Church!
10/31/2025

This morning at Broadmoor Baptist Church!

Tonight at Broadmoor Baptist Church!
10/28/2025

Tonight at Broadmoor Baptist Church!

🌿 When You Feel Emotionally ExhaustedSometimes you’re not “lazy” or “unmotivated.” You’re emotionally tired.The kind of ...
10/24/2025

🌿 When You Feel Emotionally Exhausted

Sometimes you’re not “lazy” or “unmotivated.” You’re emotionally tired.

The kind of tired that no nap can fix — because it’s not your body that’s weary, it’s your soul.

Signs of Emotional Exhaustion:

😔 You feel numb instead of sad

💭 Small tasks feel overwhelming

💬 You withdraw from people you love

💤 You can’t rest, even when you try

💧 You cry easily or feel like you could, but can’t

Constant stress, carrying others’ burdens, unresolved pain, or ignoring your own needs can drain your emotional energy.

How to begin healing:

✨ Create space for stillness — turn off noise and sit in quiet.

✨ Pray and release what’s not yours to carry.

✨ Talk to someone safe — you don’t have to process alone.

✨ Rest in God’s presence; He never asked you to be strong all the time.

📖 “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28

💛 Healing starts with rest — not more doing.

Tomorrow morning at Broadmoor Baptist!
10/23/2025

Tomorrow morning at Broadmoor Baptist!

Tonight at Broadmoor Baptist!
10/22/2025

Tonight at Broadmoor Baptist!

Tomorrow morning at Broadmoor Baptist Church!
10/17/2025

Tomorrow morning at Broadmoor Baptist Church!

Understanding OCD: It’s More Than Just “Being Neat”Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood. It’s not ...
10/16/2025

Understanding OCD: It’s More Than Just “Being Neat”

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood.

It’s not about being overly organized or liking things clean—it’s about anxiety and control that feel impossible to shut off.

Common symptoms of OCD include:

🔁 Repetitive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions)

🔁 Feeling compelled to perform certain actions or rituals (compulsions) to ease anxiety

🔁 Doubting your memory or decisions (“Did I lock the door? Did I hurt someone?”)

🔁 Needing things to feel “just right” to calm inner tension

🔁 Excessive guilt or fear of doing something wrong

🔁 Avoiding situations that trigger distressing thoughts

🧠 OCD is not about lack of faith or self-control—it’s a brain-based anxiety disorder.

People with OCD don’t want their thoughts or rituals; they feel trapped in a cycle that’s hard to break.

✅ Evidence-Based Treatments for OCD:

•ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention): The gold-standard therapy that helps you face fears without performing compulsions.

•CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): Identifies and reframes distorted thought patterns.

•Medication (when needed): SSRIs can help regulate intrusive thoughts and anxiety.

•Faith-Integrated Counseling: Replacing fear-based thoughts with God’s truth, not rituals.

📖 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7

✨ OCD doesn’t define your faith or your worth. With treatment, support, and God’s grace, peace is possible.

Reach out today if you need someone to talk to or walk alongside you during this season. 318-868-6554

Tonight at Broadmoor Baptist Church!
10/14/2025

Tonight at Broadmoor Baptist Church!

Depression isn’t just “feeling sad.” It can affect your mind, body, and spirit in ways that are often hidden.Common symp...
10/09/2025

Depression isn’t just “feeling sad.” It can affect your mind, body, and spirit in ways that are often hidden.

Common symptoms include:

• Persistent sadness or emptiness

• Loss of interest in things once enjoyed

• Fatigue or low energy

• Changes in sleep (too much or too little)

• Changes in appetite or weight

• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or hopelessness

• Withdrawing from others

🧠 Depression is not a weakness of faith or character—it’s a mental health condition that needs treatment and support.

📖 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18

✨ This week’s reminder: If you see these signs in yourself or someone you love, it’s not a reason for shame. It’s a signal to reach out for help. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to walk through it alone.

Tomorrow morning at Broadmoor Baptist Church
10/09/2025

Tomorrow morning at Broadmoor Baptist Church

Address

4110 Youree Drive
Shreveport, LA
71105

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13188686554

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Pennell Counseling Center posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category