Angela Sewell Counseling at The Barn

09/06/2025

09/05/2025

You made it! You made it through another week! You did those hard things!

Now, designate some time for yourself this weekend. Sit and watch the sunset or sunrise….enjoy a special drink (the Picklerita at Sonic is my favorite reward!)….Grab some yummy snacks….Watch a good show or get together with some friends or someone you love…. Focus on identifying and addressing your needs…

It doesn’t matter if you carve out 30 minutes, an hour, or half the afternoon—Just set aside some time to give yourself and your needs some much deserved attention.

Have a great weekend!

-Angela Sewell, MS, LPC-S, NPT-C

09/03/2025

09/01/2025

This is a Back-to-School Wake Up Songs Calendar for September. Each day lists a motivational or upbeat song to start the morning. Get ready to sing, dance, and start school with a smile!

Music in the morning = smiles all day!

09/01/2025

Adding another book to the reading list!

09/01/2025

This was shared several times over our horse show weekend. But this applies to all sports and activities.

Over the last few years there has been so much unnecessary bullying on social media from people of all ages—condemning horse riders, football players, softball players, baseball players…. It’s just not necessary. Why be the person who causes someone to quit something they enjoy doing? Even if the target of your criticism isn’t on social media, screen shots spread far and wide.

Never post anything you’d get angry about if it was posted about yourself or your loved ones. Be inspirational. Be kind. Be positive. Uplift those around you. And if you are a victim of bullying, reach out to an adult or someone you trust to talk about it. Holding in the pain bullying causes is not healthy.

We are cheering you on over here! No matter what sport or activity you are involved in!

09/01/2025

Big Congratulations to our sweet little red mare, Lady’s Smokin’ Dust, aka “Zee” and her performances at the AOHA State Championship Horse Show over the weekend.

Zee didn’t walk away with any Top 10 awards, but she worked hard and that is what matters!

Sometimes we don’t win a physical award, and that’s ok! Sometimes the greatest award is having met our personal goals and getting out there and trying something new!

Congratulations to everyone who showed this season at all of the AOHA Saddle Clubs in Alabama!

09/01/2025

Big congratulations to our little pony Chosen By A Cowboy aka “Thunder” and his 4th place win at the AOHA State Championship Horse Show over the weekend!

08/31/2025

We’ve got some cooler temps moving in later this week again! Great excuse to get outside and practice Mindfulness and Grounding exercises.

Try this! Sit outside in a comfortable place….

Name 5 things you SEE
Name 4 things you HEAR
Name 3 things you TOUCH or FEEL around you
Name 2 things you SMELL
Name 1 thing you TASTE

This is a great exercise to ground yourself and practice mindfulness. It can help to decrease anxiety and bring your attention to the world around you.

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08/30/2025

Angela Sewell, MS, LPC-S, NPT-C

This is what a place of safety, acceptance, understanding, and support looks like.

When you come here for counseling, we hope that is how you feel.

Offering:
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Person-Centered Talk Therapy
ADHD Assessments and treatment

Children, Adolescents, Young Adults

Insurance accepted and affordable private pay rates offered

08/27/2025

Dan Siegel’s 4 S’s of Attachment: