Speak Freely Counseling Services, LLC

09/10/2025

If you or someone you know is in distress or having suicidal thoughts, help is available. You can contact the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 anytime, anywhere. The service provides free, confidential support and resources.

08/19/2025

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟

We're honored to recognize Speak Freely Counseling Services, LLC as a Red Pen Royalty Sponsor for our Supplied with Love: Teacher’s Appreciation Market!

Owned by the compassionate and dedicated Brandie McCray, Speak Freely Counseling provides a safe space for healing, growth, and mental wellness — something we know our teachers and community need now more than ever. 💬💛

We’re incredibly grateful for Brandie’s support of this event and for her commitment to helping others speak their truth and care for their mental health.

Join us this Saturday as we celebrate the amazing sponsors, like Speak Freely, who help make this event so meaningful!

05/30/2025

TESTING THE ADDITIVE POWER OF COMBINATION THERAPY FOR PTSD. Does adding a stellate ganglion block to a leading, evidence-based talk-therapy for PTSD increase recovery rates? It did in a pilot study by our group.

Now the STRONG STAR Consortium at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is conducting a large-scale clinical trial with active duty and retired military to further evaluate this promising combination therapy.

For more information or to inquire about participation, visit https://www.strongstar.org/sgbperct/

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05/30/2025

08/06/2024

Yes please! They will be on their own one day, and they need to know how to survive and thrive in the world.

It’s our job as parents to provide as many opportunities for growth and learning as we possibly can. Expose them to a variety of interests and experiences. Allow them to have chores and situations where they have to use reasoning and critical thinking skills. Allow them opportunities for independence and independent thinking. I promise you will have a well-rounded, intelligent, and successful adult.

08/06/2024

We all heal differently. No matter what your journey looks like, we're proud of you.

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08/06/2024

Come join us tonight for a free painting class for veterans and their families! It's gonna be a lot of FUN! August 1st 6pm-8pm. RSVP by texting 214-808-0508 OR give me a call at the VROC at: 972-463-8762. Can't wait to see you tonight!

04/19/2024

Your to-do list for the week 📝💙 And if you need extra emotional support, we're here for you, 24/7. Call or text 988.

03/09/2024

Join me tonight!

Hey Ladies, join me and Brandie for this month’s Fueling The Fire Within Workshop
This workshop is designed to discover your self-worth past your trauma.

Join our workshop, where we will help you discover your passion and self-worth in a safe place and in the process, help you heal so you can shape the life you are destined for.

You are more than your trauma. You are not just a warm body. You are fire and passion.
If you no longer want trauma to cap your abilities, secure your place on our workshop today.

Secure Your Place: https://bit.ly/3O9oKEU

12/08/2023

The holiday season can be a difficult and stressful time. That's why it's so important to stop and listen to your own needs, too. Here are some ways to take care of yourself one small way each day: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope

12/08/2023

-care is not selfish. Be sure you are filling up your own cup, especially during the holiday season. 💚

12/08/2023

Reminder: You don't always have to be strong. ❤️

Embrace vulnerability, take a moment to rest, and release the pressure. Strength comes in many forms. We're here to remind you of that strength, text SHARE to 741741. You don't have to go through anything alone. ✨

📸: exquisiteparadox