Supportive Counseling, LLC

08/13/2025

Rest and relaxation don’t just “happen.”

They start with knowing yourself—really knowing—what you need, what you want, and what fills you back up.

Taking a moment to pause isn’t a luxury. It’s part of building a life that supports your well-being.

You deserve time that’s just for you… without guilt, without explanation, and without having to earn it.

💬 When was the last time you gave yourself permission to truly rest?

08/11/2025

✨ “Things You Might Hear in Therapy…”

These quotes come straight from the work we’ve been doing with women navigating anxiety, relational trauma, boundaries, and emotional stuckness.

We paired them with photos from a recent trip to an art museum—because healing isn’t always clinical. Sometimes it’s artistic, reflective, and found in everyday experiences.

If any of these quotes resonate, know this: you're not alone. These are real challenges being explored every day in therapy.

💬 Let us know which one spoke to you.

08/08/2025

🌻 August is Here—Let's Nurture Your Growth Together! 🌻

Ready for monthly doses of inspiration, empowerment, and mental wellness delivered directly to your inbox? Our August Newsletter is designed with you in mind, providing gentle guidance, meaningful connections, and exclusive content to help you thrive personally and professionally.

✨ When you subscribe, you’ll gain exclusive access to:

Practical strategies to boost emotional wellness

Invites to empowering workshops & webinars

Insights from Jessica Straughn, LMHC, and our supportive community

Join hundreds of women who trust us to uplift and empower them every month.

👉 Subscribe now: www.supportivecounselingllc.com

08/06/2025

✨ Your monthly reminder ✨
You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Our YouTube channel is filled with calming, evidence-based practices to support your emotional well-being—anytime you need them. 💚

🎥 Explore our videos on:
✔️ Emotional regulation (like 4-4-6 breathing)
✔️ Somatic grounding techniques
✔️ Stress management strategies for busy women
✔️ New wellness content added regularly

Whether you're between sessions, having a rough day, or just need to breathe—you’re not alone in this.

🔗 Subscribe & watch here: www.youtube.com/

08/01/2025

💰✨ Invest in Your Growth & Wellness! ✨💰

Join us this month for Mental Health Counselors of Central Florida (MHCCF) ’s Creative Connections event: Wealth & Wellness. We're bringing mental health professionals together for an empowering evening focused on financial confidence, stress reduction, and building a thriving future.

Whether you're running your own practice or planning long-term goals, you'll gain practical insights and strategies to manage and grow your financial health.

📅 Thursday, August 21, 2025
🕒 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
📍 Recovery Connections of Central Florida
7912 Forest City Rd, Ste 101, Orlando, FL 32810

A special thank you to our incredible sponsors, Jones and Connections!

Space is limited—register today! 👇
🎟 Register on Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1355748172279?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/25/2025

🐐🌿 Goat Yoga & Good Vibes was a huge success! 🌿🐐

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week at Alaska Farms & Co for our Mental Health Counselors of Central Florida (MHCCF) Creative Connections event. It was truly special watching our mental health community unwind, connect, and share laughter in such a peaceful and playful environment.

A heartfelt thanks to our incredible sponsors, University Behavioral Center and La Amistad Behavioral Health Services , and our wonderful hosts at Alaska Farms, who helped make this experience unforgettable.

Stay tuned—we can't wait to see you at the next Creative Connections gathering!

07/23/2025

🐐✨ TODAY is the Day! Goat Yoga & Good Vibes! ✨🐐

Hey, Mental Health Counselors of Central Florida (MHCCF) community! there’s still time to join us today at Alaska Farms from 4:30–6:30 PM! Connect with your peers, recharge, and enjoy gentle yoga alongside playful goats. It’s the self-care experience you didn’t know you needed!

🌿 Not yet a member? No worries! Become an MHCCF member today and attend this event (and future Creative Connections) for FREE!
👉 Join here: https://mhccf.wildapricot.org/Membership

A special thanks to our amazing sponsors, La Amistad Behavioral Health Services, University Behavioral Center, and our wonderful hosts at Alaska Farms & Co!

Limited spots available—grab yours now:
👉 Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1338882967999?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/21/2025

💡 Did you miss our latest training with the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA)?

Good news—you can still register and watch it on demand!

Our founder, Jessica Straughn, led a 2-CE presentation titled:

“Harnessing the Power of Narrative: Enhancing Trauma Recovery with Narrative Exposure Therapy”

This training is ideal for clinicians, social workers, and advocates ready to:
✅ Learn step-by-step Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) techniques
✅ Integrate timeline mapping with trauma-informed goals
✅ Support clients in transforming adversity into empowered identity

🎓 Eligible for 2 CE credits through FMHCA
🎥 Available to stream anytime

➡️ Register & watch here: https://fmhca.wildapricot.org/event-6219942

Description: Dive deep into the transformative potential of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) with this comprehensive 2-hour session tailored for mental health professionals. NET is a powerful approach that helps trauma survivors integrate their traumatic experiences into their life stories, fosteri...

07/18/2025

We’re so proud to share that our founder, Jessica Straughn, was published in the Spring 2025 issue of the Florida Counseling Association’s Newsletter!

Her article, “Cultivating Resilience: Advanced Trauma-Informed Techniques for Complex Trauma,” dives into how trauma impacts women in their professional identity, confidence, and relationships—and how thoughtful, evidence-based care can open the door to healing and renewed purpose.

She explores:
✅ How trauma shows up in career development and confidence
✅ Practical techniques like somatic grounding and values exploration
✅ SMART goal-setting for career reinvention
✅ The power of boundaries and voice in post-trauma growth

At Supportive Counseling, we believe healing is not only possible—it’s empowering.

🌿 Read the full article here:
👉 https://www.flacounseling.org/PUBLICATIONS

07/16/2025

A deep breath. A shared laugh. A quiet view of the city.

These small grounding moments from my recent travels reminded me how vital it is to stay connected to the present.

At Supportive Counseling, LLC, we often help trauma survivors and overwhelmed professionals build those tiny rituals of regulation—because they’re never just small.

What grounded you today?

07/14/2025

You care deeply. You show up. You give until you’re empty. But when does helping become too much?

At Supportive Counseling, LLC, we support women in exploring what healthy, sustainable support looks like. Therapy can help you recognize when giving crosses the line into burnout—and how to step into boundaries that serve everyone.

Empathy shouldn’t cost you your peace.

07/11/2025

There’s something about travel that helps us see things differently.

Walking through a new city, listening to different rhythms, pausing in unfamiliar places—it invites presence. It invites reflection.

This recent trip reminded me how healing sometimes requires us to step outside of our usual spaces—physically and emotionally.

At Supportive Counseling, LLC, we help women do just that: explore new perspectives, rewrite old narratives, and gently expand what’s possible.