Crystal Fillingim, LMHC

31/01/2026

Such an important reminder 💛 Relating to certain symptoms doesn’t automatically mean you have a diagnosis. And the good news is—you don’t need a diagnosis to benefit from counseling. Counseling meets you right where you are and supports you in whatever you’re ready to work through.

28/01/2026

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15/01/2026

Jeremiah 29:11 was not spoken in a season of comfort, it was spoken in exile. Not after deliverance, not when everything made sense, but right in the middle of loss, waiting, and discipline.

God looked at a displaced, hurting people and still said:
“I know the plans I have for you.”

That means God’s plans don’t pause when life falls apart. They don’t expire in seasons of delay. And they are not canceled by confusion, failure, or waiting.

The promise was never about instant success or easy living. It was about hope while waiting, purpose while hurting, and a future even when the present felt uncertain. God wasn’t denying their pain, He was declaring their ending.

What feels like exile to you is not the final chapter. What feels like delay is not denial. What feels like loss may be preparation. If God could speak hope to a people in captivity, He can speak hope into your situation today.

The same God who knows the end from the beginning is still working—quietly, faithfully, intentionally. Trust Him. Your story is still unfolding. And His plans are always rooted in peace, filled with hope, and leading toward a future. 🤍🙏🏻Salt & Light

13/01/2026

You can love Jesus deeply and still struggle with anxiety, depression, or overwhelm.

Seeking counseling can be a faithful step toward care, growth, and restoration.

09/01/2026

When life feels scrambled 🥴🍳… God still has a way of making it all work out 😌✨🙌

31/12/2025

Happy New Year! 🎆

30/12/2025

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25/12/2025

Merry Christmas 💕

06/12/2025

🌿 FAMILY HABIT: CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE

I’ve been diving into “7 Habits of Highly Effective Families,” and I wanted to begin sharing pieces I find helpful in working with clients. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be posting insights with biblical encouragement and practical steps. Here’s one that makes a huge difference in family peace:

One of the most powerful ideas is learning to live inside your Circle of Influence instead of your Circle of Concern.

Your Circle of Concern includes everything that worries or stresses you but isn’t in your control — other people’s choices, the economy, family drama, your child’s temperament.

Your Circle of Influence includes the things you can act on — your tone, your response, your boundaries, routines, mindset, and prayer life.

Healthy families grow stronger when they stop pouring energy into what they can’t change…
and start nurturing what they can.

💛 SCRIPTURE

“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” (Romans 12:18)
(You can’t control other people’s behavior, but you can control your part.)

“A gentle answer turns away wrath.” (Proverbs 15:1)
(Your tone is within your influence.)

“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” (Romans 12:2)
(Your mindset is part of your influence.)

Scripture consistently points us back to the part we play.

✨ SIGNS YOU’RE OPERATING IN THE CIRCLE OF CONCERN

• Constant worry
• Trying to manage other people’s emotions
• Feeling powerless or overwhelmed
• Rehearsing worst-case scenarios
• Carrying weight that isn’t yours to carry

When we stay here too long, our peace drains quickly.

🌱 HOW TO SHIFT BACK TO YOUR CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE

Ask a different question.
Not: “How do I make them stop?”
But: “What can I do differently?”

Choose one small action.
• Change your tone
• Communicate a boundary
• Set a routine
• Pause before responding
• Pray first, speak second

Practice “release and return.”
“Lord, I release what isn’t mine, and I return to what is.”

🪻 FAMILY APPLICATION

Make two lists this week:

Circle of Concern — what’s stressing you.
Circle of Influence — what you can actually act on.

Choose ONE influence-area to start nurturing.

💬 REFLECTION

What’s one thing you’ve been carrying that isn’t yours to control?
And what’s one small action you can take today within your influence?

More habits and takeaways coming soon as we walk through this series together. 🌿

05/12/2025

20/11/2025

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17/11/2025

☕Challenging Negative Thoughts

So often, the thoughts that cause us the most stress aren’t based on truth — they’re based on assumptions, worst-case scenarios, and stories we’ve told ourselves over time.

When a negative thought shows up, try pausing and asking gentle questions like:

✨ Am I making assumptions?
✨ Is there another way to look at this?
✨ Is this worry even within my control?
✨ What advice would I give a friend in the same situation?

These questions don’t dismiss what you’re feeling — they simply help you separate truth from fear. 💛

Scripture reminds us to “take every thought captive” (2 Cor. 10:5) — not by ignoring them, but by examining them and replacing them with what is true, good, and life-giving.

If your thoughts feel heavy right now, you are not alone.
Reach out. Talk it through.

There is hope, and there is help. 💬
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If you’d like support learning how to reframe anxious or overwhelming thoughts, I’d love to walk with you through it.