Life's Healing Journey, PLLC

Life's Healing Journey, PLLC LHJ Counseling offers a safe and encouraging place to work through life's hardest moments. She works with anyone ages 10 and up.

Meet our therapist:

Laura Leedy is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Texas under the supervision of Shane Hennesey, MEd, LPC-S. Many of Laura’s clients come in when they are feeling overwhelmed from struggling with anxiety, trauma, marriage/relationship issues, or life transitions, such as becoming a new mom. She is particularly passionate about serving people who have experienced some form of trauma in their lives. She also has advanced training in the area of EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Counseling, and Perinatal/Postnatal Mood and Anxiety. Laura has extensive training in EMDR, which is one of the best trauma therapies in the world, and is used to decrease the frequency and intensity of distress caused by the traumatic experiences. She focuses on creating a calm and supportive environment that promotes hope and healing. In session, Laura works with clients to increase coping skills, recognize and reframe distorted and intrusive thoughts, and change negative core beliefs such as “I can’t handle this”, “I’m not good enough”, and “I should have done something” into something more positive. This approach supports clients who want to free themselves from the burden and distress caused by traumatic experiences. Laura’s style is calm and supportive. When a client first comes in, she takes time to get to know clients by talking with them about their experiences and their goals for counseling. She is also dedicated to creating a relationship that is supportive and encouraging while offering clients unconditional positive regard. Laura received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University. She gained experience working at private practices, and by volunteering at local domestic violence and human trafficking shelters which enables her to better understand how stress and trauma impacts our current functioning. Outside of private practice, Laura enjoys reading, listening to music, riding horses, and playing with her dogs. To request a free 15 minute consultation or make an appointment, call or text (325)644-8757 or email lleedy@lifeshealingjourneypllc.com. I look forward to talking with you soon!

The holidays have a way of amplifying loss. When we gather around the Thanksgiving table, the empty chair can sometimes ...
11/15/2025

The holidays have a way of amplifying loss. When we gather around the Thanksgiving table, the empty chair can sometimes feel heavier than all the love in the room. If you are navigating this season without a loved one, please know that grief does not take a holiday, and you don't have to hide it.

It's natural to feel pressure to be "joyful" during the holidays, but true healing requires making space for all your feelings—including the sadness, the ache of memory, or the confusion of navigating a new normal.

You have permission this year to:

Change the Tradition: If a specific ritual feels too painful this year, it's okay to do something different. New traditions can be created to honor the past while protecting your present self.

Acknowledge the Absence: Don't be afraid to speak their name or share a warm memory. Trying to ignore the void often makes it feel bigger. Acknowledging the loss is acknowledging the love that was there.

Give Yourself an Exit Plan: Decide ahead of time that you can leave an event early, step outside for a few minutes, or retreat to a quiet room without explanation. Self-care is not rude; it's necessary.

Your journey of grief is welcome here. This Thanksgiving, be gentle with yourself, and remember that making space for remembrance is making space for love.

If the holidays are making your grief feel overwhelming, we are here to support you. Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation.

Thanksgiving is meant to be a time for connection and gratitude, but the reality is that the stress of hosting, travelin...
11/14/2025

Thanksgiving is meant to be a time for connection and gratitude, but the reality is that the stress of hosting, traveling, and navigating family dynamics can feel like a heavy weight. You deserve to enjoy the feast without the emotional overwhelm!

The secret? Mindful mini-breaks and setting realistic expectations.

Here are a few quick tips to help you move through the holiday with more peace:

The 5-Minute Reset: Find a quiet space (the bathroom, the car, the pantry) and take five minutes to breathe. Use the 4-7-8 technique (breathe in for 4, hold for 7, breathe out for 8). This simple pause can instantly lower your nervous system activation.

Mindful Munching: Before you eat, take three deep breaths. As you eat, focus only on the taste, texture, and smell of the food. Slowing down not only aids digestion but keeps you grounded in the present moment, not in your worry.

Realistic Expectations: The holiday doesn't have to be picture-perfect. Give yourself permission to let things be "good enough." Lowering the bar on perfection is one of the most powerful coping skills there is.

Recruit Help: Remember, you don't have to carry all the weight. If you're hosting, accept help or delegate tasks. Your sanity is more important than doing it all yourself.

This year, focus on being present, not on being perfect.

Ready to build a more mindful, peaceful holiday? Reach out for support to navigate the season with ease. Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation.

The concept of a supportive inner circle—the people we give our time, energy, and emotional vulnerability to—can be imag...
11/13/2025

The concept of a supportive inner circle—the people we give our time, energy, and emotional vulnerability to—can be imagined as a table. And here is a fundamental truth: You are the host, and you get to decide who deserves a seat at your table.

It is not selfish to limit access to your life; it is necessary for your well-being.

Sometimes, the people around us simply do not have the capacity for a healthy relationship. This isn't always malicious; it might be because:

They're Drained: They're so wrapped up in their own struggles that they have no emotional energy left for you.

They Lack Skills: They were never taught how to manage their own emotions, let alone respond compassionately to yours.

They Refuse to Listen: They insist on pushing their beliefs, judgment, or advice onto you without ever truly hearing your side.

No matter the reason, you have the absolute right to set boundaries that protect your peace. Boundaries aren't about cutting people off; they are about teaching people how to treat you and defining the level of access they have to your life.

Protecting Your Table can look like this:

Time Limits: Deciding how long you spend with someone.

Topic Limits: Choosing not to discuss emotional events, personal advice, or hot-button topics like politics or religion.

Digital Limits: Muting calls or texts when you need space.

Your well-being is worth protecting. You are allowed to prioritize your safety, energy, and mental health.

Ready to start setting boundaries that honor your worth? We can help you identify where you need to draw the line. Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation.

Today, the world stops to salute your service. But for many Veterans, this day brings a rush of memories, complex emotio...
11/11/2025

Today, the world stops to salute your service. But for many Veterans, this day brings a rush of memories, complex emotions, and the pressure of public attention.

If today feels heavy, overwhelming, or simply exhausting, please know you have full permission to stand down.

Your service demands hyper-vigilance, strength, and continuous output. Your healing demands the opposite: rest, stillness, and self-compassion. You have earned the right to step away from the noise, mute the news, and honor your own emotional space.

Your greatest act of courage today might be rest.

Know that you are not alone in this fight. If you are struggling, please reach out (325)644-8757.

Thanksgiving invites us to practice gratitude, but when stress, anxiety, or family tension spikes, finding that feeling ...
11/08/2025

Thanksgiving invites us to practice gratitude, but when stress, anxiety, or family tension spikes, finding that feeling can feel impossible. That's because we often wait until we are overwhelmed to try and feel grateful.

Here's the secret: Gratitude is one of the most powerful grounding skills you have.

Grounding is about pulling yourself out of overwhelming thoughts and anchoring yourself firmly in the present moment. By focusing your attention on something real and positive, you give your emotional brain a break and reconnect with your rational mind.

Try this simple Gratitude Grounding practice:

Notice 5 Things: Stop whatever you are doing and notice 5 non-obvious things you are genuinely grateful for right now (e.g., the comfort of a chair, the taste of your coffee, the sunlight on the window).

Focus the Feeling: Don't just list them; mentally (or physically) feel the emotion that gratitude creates—a sense of warmth, calm, or stability.

Repeat as Needed: Use this as your quick anchor when the conversation gets tense, the to-do list seems too long, or you feel your anxiety rising.

This Thanksgiving, let gratitude be your quiet resilience, not just a dinner table theme.

Ready to find your anchor in moments of stress? We can help you build your toolkit of grounding skills. Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation.

Have you ever pictured healing as an easy path towards endless sunshine and rainbows? It's a common image, and it can se...
11/06/2025

Have you ever pictured healing as an easy path towards endless sunshine and rainbows? It's a common image, and it can set us up for disappointment. When life inevitably throws a "boulder" onto our path, or we experience a tough day, it's easy to think, "I've failed, I'm back at square one."

But here's a vital truth: Healing isn't a linear process.

Life isn't a Mario game where one misstep means restarting the entire level. Your healing journey is much more like climbing a mountain. There will be winding paths, unexpected obstacles, moments of intense effort, and times you might even feel like you're traversing a familiar, challenging terrain.

The real victory in healing isn't the absence of problems; it's how you navigate them. It's the newfound resilience that allows you to overcome a setback with greater strength and grace than before. It's the way those "boulders" don't send you tumbling back down the mountain, but rather become challenges you've learned to navigate or even move aside. Your reactions lessen, the impact softens, and your recovery time shrinks.

Every step forward, every challenge overcome, every difficult moment you move through—that's progress. You are not starting over; you are continuing your unique, powerful ascent.

Feeling discouraged by the ups and downs? Remember, every part of your journey is valid. Reach out for support to help you navigate your mountain journey. Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation.

Imagine you're learning to swim. Would you wait until you're tossed into the deep end of a stormy ocean to practice your...
11/05/2025

Imagine you're learning to swim. Would you wait until you're tossed into the deep end of a stormy ocean to practice your strokes? Probably not! You'd start in the shallow end, getting comfortable, building your skills, and developing that "muscle memory."

Our emotional resilience works much the same way. We often wait until we're completely "flooded" by intense emotions – overwhelmed, anxious, or deeply distressed – to try and use coping skills. But just like swimming in a storm, it's incredibly difficult to learn or effectively apply new techniques when we're already caught in the emotional "deep end."

This is why practicing coping skills when you're calm is so crucial.

When you're feeling grounded and relatively peaceful, that's the time to actively engage with deep breathing, mindfulness, grounding techniques, or journaling. It's in these "calm waters" that you build the neural pathways and muscle memory for your brain to access these tools more readily when the emotional "waves" start to crash. The closer you are to emotional "shore," the easier it is to navigate back to safety.

Don't wait for the storm. Start practicing your emotional "swimming" today. You're building a lifeline for your future self.

Ready to strengthen your emotional resilience? Discover effective coping strategies with support from Life's Healing Journey, PLLC. Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation.

It's so common to look at our own pain – perhaps past trauma, ongoing anxiety, or daily overwhelm – and think, "It's not...
11/04/2025

It's so common to look at our own pain – perhaps past trauma, ongoing anxiety, or daily overwhelm – and think, "It's not that bad compared to what others are going through." We might see someone else's visible challenge and minimize our own, believing we don't 'deserve' help or that our feelings aren't 'severe enough.'

But here's a crucial truth: Your struggle is valid, regardless of anyone else's.

Healing isn't a competition. Trauma isn't graded on a curve. What feels overwhelming to you is genuinely overwhelming. Your past experiences, your unique nervous system, and your personal history shape how you process and respond to life's challenges. Comparing your journey to someone else's only adds another layer of burden.

At Life's Healing Journey, PLLC, we believe every person's experience deserves compassion and attention. We don't compare your pain; we honor it. Your healing journey is unique to you, and you deserve support tailored to your needs, not measured against anyone else's.

If you've been minimizing your own pain, remember: your healing matters. Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation by calling/texting (325)644-8757 or visiting online at www.lifeshealingjourneypllc.com.

As we "fall back" this weekend and the days grow shorter, the shift can sometimes feel a little darker, a little more un...
11/01/2025

As we "fall back" this weekend and the days grow shorter, the shift can sometimes feel a little darker, a little more uncertain. It's easy to look for guidance and reassurance from external sources – from others, from circumstances, from clear-cut paths.

But there's an ancient wisdom that reminds us: "It is the light in the lantern which shows you the path, not the lantern."

This beautiful quote speaks volumes about the incredible power that resides within you. The "lantern" might be your experiences, your knowledge, your support system – but the true light that illuminates your unique path comes from within. It's your intuition, your resilience, your innate wisdom, and your authentic self that truly guides you forward.

When the external world feels dimmer or the path ahead seems unclear, remember to turn inward. Trust that you carry your own powerful source of light. This isn't just about coping with the seasonal change; it's a profound metaphor for navigating life's inevitable uncertainties. You possess everything you need to illuminate your next step.

As the clocks fall back, take a moment to connect with your inner light. Ready to discover and trust your own inner guidance? Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation. Call/text (325)644-8757 or visit online at www.lifeshealingjourneypllc.com.

This Halloween, let's talk about the "tricks" our minds sometimes play on us! Our thoughts can often feel like a mixed b...
10/31/2025

This Halloween, let's talk about the "tricks" our minds sometimes play on us! Our thoughts can often feel like a mixed bag of candy – some are sweet "treats" that lift us up and are based in reality, while others are "tricks" – cognitive distortions, overthinking, or negative self-talk that leave a sour taste and aren't always true.

It's easy to fall for the "tricks" – believing every negative thought, jumping to conclusions, or catastrophizing. But learning to discern between a "trick" thought and a "treat" thought is a powerful step towards better mental well-being. Are your thoughts serving you, or are they playing a mischievous trick?

At Life's Healing Journey, PLLC, we help you become a master at sorting through your mental candy bag. We'll explore how to identify those "trick" thoughts, challenge their validity, and cultivate more "treats" – thoughts that are compassionate, realistic, and empowering. You have more control over your thoughts than you might think!

Ready to choose more "treats" for your mind? Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation to learn more.

This Halloween, as many put on masks, let's talk about the profound experience of taking them off, especially for those ...
10/30/2025

This Halloween, as many put on masks, let's talk about the profound experience of taking them off, especially for those who are neurodivergent.

For many neurodivergent individuals, "masking" is a daily reality – suppressing natural behaviors, mirroring neurotypical social cues, and expending immense energy to fit in. This can lead to exhaustion, burnout, and a deep sense of isolation, feeling like your authentic self is hidden beneath a costume. The desire for genuine connection is strong, but the fear that your true self won't be accepted can keep the mask firmly in place.

But what if taking off the mask was the bravest, most connecting thing you could do? Unmasking means allowing your authentic neurodivergent self to be seen, understood, and celebrated. It's about finding spaces and people where you don't have to pretend, where your unique way of being is not just tolerated, but truly valued.

This journey of unmasking isn't easy, but it's essential for mental well-being and finding the real, deep connections you crave. It's about shedding the performance and stepping into genuine self-acceptance.

Ready to explore the freedom of unmasking and connecting as your true self? Life's Healing Journey, PLLC offers a supportive space to navigate this journey. Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation.

Do you ever feel like you're caught in invisible "chains," held back by old habits, limiting beliefs, or repetitive nega...
10/29/2025

Do you ever feel like you're caught in invisible "chains," held back by old habits, limiting beliefs, or repetitive negative thought patterns? It's like being trapped in a cycle, wishing you could break free but not knowing how. These aren't physical chains, but emotional and psychological ones that can make us feel stuck, unable to move forward, or reach our full potential.

This Halloween, let's explore the idea of breaking free from what binds us. Often, these "chains" are forged from past experiences or messages we've internalized, and they can keep us from living the authentic, fulfilling life we desire. Recognizing these patterns is the first step towards liberation.

At Life's Healing Journey, PLLC, we provide a safe space to identify these binding patterns and beliefs. We'll work together to understand their origins and develop strategies to gently, yet powerfully, unshackle yourself. Imagine the freedom of stepping out of the shadows and into your true potential!

Ready to break the chains and unlock your freedom? Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation.

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Snyder, TX
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