Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting

03/06/2026

March is National Social Work Month, and we are proud to celebrate three incredible members of our team who bring compassion, wisdom, and dedication to the work they do every day.

Please join us in recognizing our amazing social workers:
✨ Skylar Anthony, LCSW
✨ Melissa McKinney, LCSW-BACS
✨ Karlee Beville, LCSW-BACS

Social workers play a vital role in supporting individuals, families, and communities through life’s challenges. Through their care, advocacy, and commitment to helping others heal and grow, these women make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many people in our community.

At Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting, we are incredibly grateful for the heart, expertise, and dedication they bring to our team and to the clients they serve.

Thank you, Skylar, Melissa, and Karlee, for the important work you do and for the impact you make every day. 💙

03/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome Ainsley McNeely to our Alexandria office!

Ainsley works with children, teens, young adults, adults, and families facing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, family conflict, faith-related concerns, and more

You don’t have to have it all figured out to start therapy. Sometimes the first step is simply being honest about how tired you are of carrying everything alone.

Ainsley is now accepting new clients in Alexandria.

To learn more about Ainsley or schedule an appointment, visit https://beinspiredcc.com/ainsley-mcneely/

03/02/2026

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month — a reminder that not all pain is visible.

Many people who struggle don’t talk about it. They may look “fine,” show up to work, care for others, and keep moving forward — all while carrying something heavy inside.

Self-harm is often connected to overwhelming emotions, trauma, anxiety, or feeling disconnected from your own body. It isn’t about attention. It’s often about trying to cope.

If you or someone you love is struggling, counseling can provide a safe space to unpack what’s underneath the behavior and build healthier tools for regulation and relief.

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Learn more about our services at beinspiredcc.com.

02/25/2026

We’re excited to welcome Ainsley McNeely, LPC to our Alexandria team at Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting!

Ainsley will officially begin seeing clients next week and is now accepting new clients.

Ainsley works with children, teens, adults, and families, helping clients navigate challenges such as trauma, anxiety, family conflict, and self-esteem concerns. She is trained in evidence-based approaches like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and brings a compassionate, supportive approach to helping clients feel understood and empowered in the counseling process.

Her goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where clients can explore what they’re experiencing, build practical skills, and move toward meaningful change.

We’re grateful to have Ainsley joining our team and look forward to the care she will bring to our community!

To learn more about Ainsley or schedule an appointment, visit:
https://beinspiredcc.com/ainsley-mcneely/

02/24/2026

Sometimes the difference between just getting through the day and truly thriving comes down to one thing: the right support.

In conversations about mental health, the word support or accommodation can sometimes carry misunderstandings. In reality, support makes a difference. The right therapy, environments, and tools can help people heal, engage in life, and grow..

Mental health support isn’t about lowering expectations or giving up.
It’s about creating the conditions where people can show up as their best selves.

In our newest blog, we explore how meaningful supports can help individuals move from simply surviving to living with greater confidence, stability, and hope.

If you or someone you love has ever struggled to find the right support, this conversation matters.

Read more here:
https://beinspiredcc.com/when-supports-for-mental-health-are-the-difference-between-surviving-and-thriving/

Explore how mental health supports create stability for healing, participation, and growth—making life feel more accessible and empowering.

02/23/2026

With heavy hearts, our team at Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting is honoring the life of our colleague and therapist, James Harrison, LPC, NCC.

For several years, James served clients and our community from our Natchitoches office as both a therapist and Assistant Team Lead. He brought a thoughtful and steady presence to our team and to the people he cared for.

James was insightful, creative, and always willing to lend a hand. He cared deeply about his clients, our team, and the community he served. He had a way of continually surprising us with his many talents and the depth of his knowledge.

Over the past few days, as we have connected with those who knew and worked with him, we have been reminded of just how many lives he touched. James made a profound impact on his clients, our team, and the Natchitoches community.

We are grateful for the time James was part of our team and for the care he gave so generously to others.

Our hearts are with his family during this incredibly difficult time. Please join us in keeping them in your thoughts and prayers.

If you were working with James and have questions about your care, please contact our office at 318-266-7021 so we can support you.

— The Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting Team

02/18/2026

📘 Looking for a Free Mental Health Resource?

If you’ve been wanting a simple, supportive way to reflect, reset, and reconnect with yourself, our Be Inspired Workbook is available as a free resource.

This workbook was created to help you pause, put your thoughts into words, and explore—at your own pace, in your own space.

Whether you’re navigating stress, big emotions, or simply need a moment of clarity, this is a gentle place to start.

✨ Download it for free here:
https://beinspiredcc.com/beinspiredworkbook/

You don’t have to have it all figured out. Sometimes the next step is just putting pen to paper. 🤍

02/17/2026

When emotions feel heavy, you don’t have to push them away or power through. 🌧️

Sometimes the most supportive thing you can do is pause and RAIN:

Recognize what you’re feeling

Allow it to be there

Investigate gently, with curiosity

Nurture yourself with kindness

Emotions are information—not something to fear or fix. Let them move through with compassion. 💙

You’re allowed to feel and take care of yourself at the same time.

02/16/2026

💬 Ask Us Your Mental Health Questions

We believe mental health questions deserve thoughtful, compassionate answers.

This year, we’re creating more space to increase mental health awareness by responding to the questions our community is asking most.

Whether you’re curious about a specific therapy approach, wondering if counseling might be right for you, or simply want to better understand mental health topics—we invite you to ask. No question is too small.

Drop your questions below or send us a message. We’re here to help. 🤍

02/13/2026

🎉 Celebrating 4 Years with Melissa McKinney, LCSW-BACS! 🎉

This week, we’re celebrating four years of service with Melissa, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the care, compassion, and steady presence she brings to our team.

Melissa is known for giving the best hugs, offering deep wisdom, and walking alongside individuals through some of life’s most difficult seasons. She has a vast knowledge of supporting clients through many life challenges, with a special focus on grief and trauma, holding advanced training in both—and she does so with warmth, patience, and heart.

In addition to her clinical work, Melissa serves as an Assistant Team Lead at our Alexandria office, where she supports fellow team members with the same thoughtfulness and care she brings into every session.

We are incredibly thankful for the impact Melissa continues to make—on our team, our clients, and the greater community. 💙

Please join us in celebrating and thanking Melissa for four amazing years!

02/12/2026

When you find yourself crashing out… it’s often your nervous system waving a white flag.

Big emotions don’t mean you’re failing—they mean something needs attention, regulation, or support. Whether it shows up as overwhelm, shutdown, irritability, or tears, there are tools that can help you come back to center.

Tiffany Rogers, LPC, at our Alexandria office shares practical, compassionate ways to manage big emotions in our latest blog—because learning how to respond to these moments can make a real difference over time.

👉 Read more here:
https://beinspiredcc.com/are-you-a-certified-crash-out-tools-to-manage-big-emotions/

You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

02/11/2026

When you work together, the twinning just happens. 🤍

A few of our team members showed up matching—again—and it gave us a good laugh. It’s one of those small, unplanned moments that reflects the connection, collaboration, and shared culture at Be Inspired.

Same sweatshirts. Same mission. Different hearts showing up for our clients every day. 💙