BLISS Counseling & Consulting

01/30/2026

The chronic tension in your shoulders. The knot in your stomach when you have to set a boundary. The sudden, unexplained wave of anxiety.

You try to rationalize these physical symptoms, to push them away. But they are not random.

They are memories. Trauma is not stored as a neat, linear story in your thinking brain. It is stored in the body—in your nervous system, in your muscle patterns, in your gut. Your mind may have forgotten the details, but your body remembers the feeling perfectly.

These physical sensations are not your enemy. They are messengers from your past, love letters from a younger part of you, asking to finally be heard. You can't think your way out of these feelings because they don't live in your thoughts. They live in your tissues.

What is one sensation your body is communicating to you right now?

01/30/2026

01/23/2026

01/21/2026

If you only come to therapy when things fall apart…
you’ll keep living in survival mode.

Therapy is where you learn the skills.
Life is where you use them.
Consistency is what makes them stick.

Healing isn’t just insight.
Healing is practice.
And yes, your brain needs repetition to create change.
That’s not weakness… that’s science.

✨ Keep showing up.
✨ Keep practicing.
✨ Keep choosing you.

Accepting clients in Alabama

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01/15/2026

We’ve officially reached the midpoint of January!

HOW ARE YOU DOING?
Check in!

January is recognized as Mental Wellness Month (also called Mental Well-Being Month), a time to pause, reflect, and intentionally check in with your emotional health.

Because mental wellness isn’t just about “staying positive"

It’s about learning how to cope, reset, and support yourself in real ways.

Mid-Month Mental Wellness Check-In:
✅ Have you been resting enough?
✅ Are you overwhelmed or mentally exhausted?
✅ Have you been carrying stress in silence?
✅ Are you overextending yourself to keep others comfortable?
✅ Have you been ignoring your needs to keep going?

💚 Reminder: You don’t have to “push through” what you should be processing.

If January has already felt heavy, you’re not failing, you’re adjusting.
And support can make all the difference.

Ready to get support this season?
Contact us today to schedule.

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01/09/2026

Friday Check-In 🌿

As the week winds down, it’s common to notice emotions surfacing that were pushed aside during busy days. Stress, fatigue, irritability, or even sadness don’t always mean something is “wrong." Often they’re signals your mind and body need rest and care.

A gentle reminder as you head into the weekend:
• You’re allowed to slow down
• Rest is productive
• Boundaries protect your mental health
• Checking in with yourself is a strength, not a weakness

If today feels heavy, try one small grounding step:

Step outside, take a few deep breaths, or do something that brings a sense of calm or comfort.

Mental health is not about being happy all the time; it’s about learning how to respond to life with care and intention.

Be kind to yourself this weekend.
Support is available when you’re ready.

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01/07/2026

Managing Your Emotions at Work 💼

Work can bring out emotions we didn’t plan for. Frustration during meetings, anxiety before deadlines, or exhaustion that spills into our personal lives. Having emotions at work doesn’t mean you’re unprofessional. It means you’re human.

A few gentle reminders that can help: • Notice before reacting. Pausing for even a few breaths can create space between emotion and response.

• Name what you’re feeling. Quietly identifying emotions can reduce their intensity.

• Set internal boundaries. Not every moment requires an immediate emotional response.

• Practice regulation, not suppression. Emotions don’t need to be pushed away; just managed safely and respectfully.

If work stress is consistently affecting your mood, sleep, or relationships, it may be helpful to process what’s happening with support. Therapy can offer tools to strengthen emotional awareness, regulation, and confidence in high-pressure environments.

You don’t have to “power through” everything alone. Support is allowed.

📍Virtual & in person therapy available

📅 Evening appointments offered

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01/01/2026

Awareness ≠ Action
(And that’s not a failure)

In therapy, many people reach a point where they say:
“I know why I do this, but why hasn’t it changed?”

This is an important moment & not a setback.

🧠 Awareness helps you understand patterns, triggers, and emotional responses.

🚶🏾‍♀️ Action is the practice of responding differently in real time.

Insight alone doesn’t create change. Change happens when insight is integrated, practiced, and supported; often slowly and imperfectly.

For many people, the missing piece isn’t motivation. It’s capacity.

Capacity includes:
• Nervous system regulation
• Emotional tolerance
• Safety and support
• Skill-building and repetition

Without these, action can feel overwhelming or unsafe; even when the insight is clear.

In therapy, progress often looks like: ✔ noticing the pattern sooner
✔ pausing instead of reacting
✔ tolerating discomfort a little longer
✔ choosing differently once; not perfectly

This is how change is built.

If you feel “stuck” despite being self-aware, it doesn’t mean therapy isn’t working. It may mean your system is still learning that change can happen safely.

Healing isn’t about knowing better, i’s about practicing differently with support.

If this resonates, you’re not alone.

This post is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy.

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01/01/2026

🌿 COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND COUPLES 🌿

At BLISS Counseling & Consulting, we’re here to meet you where you are and help you take meaningful steps toward balance, growth, and fulfillment. Our team of compassionate, highly trained therapists is dedicated to guiding individuals and couples through life’s challenges in a safe, affirming space.

📍 In-Person (Birmingham Area) & Teletherapy Available Across Alabama.

Our Team Specializes In:
✅️ Anxiety & Depression
✅️ ADHD & Focus Support
✅️ Behavioral Issues
✅️ Life Transitions & Stress
✅️ Grief & Loss
✅️ Chronic Illness & Self-Image Concerns
✅️ Relationship Challenges & Personal Growth
…and much more!

Meet Your Clinicians

Ebone Newton MS, EdS, LPC
Focus Areas: EMDR Trained
Anxiety - Depression - Trauma - Anger Management- Relationship Conflict - Gen-Z Affirming
www.balancelifecounseling.com/ebone

Kayla Mobley MS, ALC, NCC
Focus Areas:
ADHD - Behavioral Concerns- Anxiety - Depression - Academic Stress - Self Harm & S/I
www.balancelifecounseling.com/kayla

Lakedra Rodgers MS, LPC, NCC
Focus Areas:
Anxiety - ADHD - Multicultural Issues - Self-Acceptance - Depression - Grief & Loss
www.balancelifecounseling.com/lakedra

LeShawna Ford-Threatt MS, LPC
Focus Areas:
Addiction - Relationships Conflic - Personal Empowerment - Anxiety - Depression
www.balancelifecounseling.com/leshawna

Simaya Moore LICSW
Focus Areas:
Chronic Illness - Life Transitions - Anxiety - Depression - Self-Image
www.balancelifecounseling.com/simaya

Whitney Shelton MS, LPC
Focus Areas:
Grief & Loss, ADHD, Stress Management - Geriatric Counseling
www.balancelifecounseling.com/whitney

Shenika Brewer MS, LPC-S, NCC
Focus Areas:
Work/Life Balance - Personal Development - Anxiety - Marginalized Mental Health Professionals - Minority Cultural Incongruence
www.balancelifecounseling.com/shenika

Whether you’re navigating stress, seeking relief from overwhelm, or ready to gain emotional stability, we’re here to help.

Now Accepting New Clients!
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