Life By Design Counseling Group

01/11/2026

Human trafficking isn’t always what people imagine.
It doesn’t always involve chains or dark alleys.
Often, it looks like manipulation, coercion, and someone exploiting vulnerability.

Human trafficking is a mental health issue.
It thrives where there is unmet need, isolation, fear, and lack of support.

Awareness matters because:
• Survivors need safe, informed support
• Early education can prevent exploitation
• Compassion breaks stigma and silence

If you or someone you know needs help, support is available.
No one deserves to be controlled, exploited, or silenced.

💙 Awareness leads to action.
💙 Action leads to healing.

Donna B. Gill, LPC, NCC, LCDC
www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
donna@lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
214-960-3632

01/10/2026

01/08/2026

Happy National Career Coach Day ✨

As therapists and career counselors, we know career decisions are rarely just about jobs—they’re about identity, values, burnout, hope, and healing. Career coaching meets people at these intersections and helps them move forward with clarity and confidence.

Today, I want to give a special thank you to Jessica Scott Smith for the meaningful work she does supporting others through career transitions with insight, compassion, and purpose. Your impact reaches far beyond résumés.

Donna B. Gill, LPC, NCC, LCDC
www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
donna@lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
214-960-3632

01/06/2026

If you’re feeling pressure to reinvent yourself this year, here’s your reminder:
You’re not behind. You’re not broken.
This year can be about refining, not replacing—
keeping what serves you and gently releasing what doesn’t.

Donna B. Gill, LPC, NCC, LCDC
www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
donna@lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
214-960-3632

01/01/2026

New year.
New intentions.
Same you—just better supported.

Let this be the year you set goals for your mental health, not just your productivity.

Donna B. Gill, LPC, NCC, LCDC
www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
donna@lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
214-960-3632

12/25/2025

Wishing you and your family Christmas cheer both today and throughout the next year!

Donna B. Gill, LPC, NCC, LCDC
www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
donna@lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
214-960-3632

12/24/2025

There’s something sacred about Christmas Eve ✨

The quiet anticipation.
The twinkle of lights.
The feeling that something good is about to arrive.

It’s a night full of wonder — where hearts feel a little softer, hope feels a little closer, and the world seems to pause just long enough to breathe.

May tonight hold peace, magic, and the gentle reminder that joy often arrives quietly.

Donna B. Gill, LPC, NCC, LCDC
www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
donna@lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
214-960-3632

12/21/2025

Happy first day of winter ❄️✨

A new season is here — a reminder to slow down, breathe deeper, and let yourself settle into what feels warm and grounding.

Winter invites rest. Reflection. Gentle resets.
It’s a season that whispers, “Take care of you.”

Here’s to soft moments, cozy spaces, and fresh beginnings wrapped in a blanket of calm. 🤍

Donna B. Gill, LPC, NCC, LCDC
www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
donna@lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
214-960-3632

12/17/2025

Before they ever flew, the Wright brothers failed. A lot.

Crashes. Broken parts. Doubt from others.
Still, they kept going.

They didn’t stop because it was hard.
They adjusted, learned, and tried again.

Progress isn’t made by getting it right the first time —
it’s made by refusing to give up.

Let this be your reminder: failure isn’t the end of the story.
Sometimes, it’s the runway.

Donna B. Gill, LPC, NCC, LCDC
www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
donna@lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
214-960-3632

12/12/2025

In the holiday rush, a little kindness goes a long way ✨
Slow down. Be gentle. You never know who needs it today. 🎄💛

Donna B. Gill, LPC, NCC, LCDC
www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
donna@lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
214-960-3632

12/10/2025

Why Human Rights Day matters for therapists 🤍

On December 10, the world recognizes Human Rights Day — a reminder that dignity, safety, and freedom belong to everyone.

For therapists, this isn’t just history. It’s the heart of our work.

Mental health is a human right.
Feeling safe in your identity is a human right.
Having access to support, care, and compassion is a human right.

Every session is an act of advocacy.
Every safe space we create is a stand for justice.
Every client’s story is worthy of being heard.

Today, we honor the power of healing, the importance of access to care, and the courage it takes to protect human dignity — one conversation at a time.

Donna B. Gill, LPC, NCC, LCDC
www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
donna@lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
214-960-3632

12/08/2025

Did you know? 🥛✨

Eggnog got its name from the little wooden mugs called “noggins” that it was originally served in. So technically… every cup of eggnog is a tiny history lesson in a mug 🎄🤍

Cheers to cozy sips!

Donna B. Gill, LPC, NCC, LCDC
www.lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
donna@lifebydesigncounselinggroup.com
214-960-3632