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Coats Counseling, LLC

Melissa Coats is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing psychotherapy and s*x therapy to those struggling with issues in stress, s*x, and self-esteem.

Melissa Coats is a Licensed Professional Counselor that provides a non-judgmental space to those struggling with issues regarding stress, s*x, and self-esteem.

12/22/2022

Well, the holiday season is in full swing and while all the commercials on TV show perfect holiday parties and the influencer’s feeds show well-curated family portraits, many of us are struggling this holiday season to maintain some semblance of sanity.

In our latest blog post, Why the Holidays are so Tough, we talk about many of the reasons you may not be experiencing joy that we're told is *supposed to* come with the season. And in exploring that "why," we may have an easier time practicing self-compassion.

Click the link to read more, and remember to be gentle with yourself. https://www.coatscounseling.com/blog/why-the-holidays-are-so-tough

11/23/2022

Giving up control, even on small tasks can be a big challenge. We like to feel in complete control of our surroundings. The holiday season tends to make that goal even more unrealistic than it already is! Here’s why...
If you struggle with stress or anxiety, feeling in control of external things often feels momentarily satisfying because of how out of control we may feel internally. But having control over external things is just a band aid and an illusion. This year, challenge yourself to delegate or ask for help with one task. Pause, take a deep breath, check in with yourself, with what you can realistically handle (and maybe even have some energy left over), and let one thing go. Allow yourself to feel free from being invested in the outcome of that one thing. Just enjoy the process. You got this!

11/01/2022

Many couples come into my office with a similar story... “We love each other, we are best friends, but we don’t have s*x.” We have been told as a society that great intimacy and closeness breeds s*xual desire. So we get confused why the person we trust and care for the most doesn’t spark the same desire they may have in the beginning of a relationship. Security in a relationship is necessary, but it is not always s*xy! Sometimes we need distance, mystery, and curiosity to fan the flame of passion.

*xtherapy *xtherapist

10/22/2022

The physical spaces we regularly occupy can have a great effect on our mental health. We may not have a lot of choice over what our space looks like (e.g., if we work in an office cubicle), or we may have lost control over our space (e.g., if kids have taken over our living room, or working from home has turned our dining room table into piles of paperwork). But even if we can’t completely design our space to suit our needs, we can look for opportunities to brighten it. Bring in some tchotchkes that make you smile or put up a calendar with colorful pictures in your cubicle. At home, plug in a scented diffuser or set a timer for five minutes every morning to straighten a small area. And if you really can’t change anything about your space? Make sure when you’re able to take breaks, you try to spend them in a space that makes you happier, even if that’s just going to a different part of your office floor to look out the window at the sky. Little things can make a big difference!

10/13/2022

Our days are often filled to the brim with activities, situations, and tasks that are hard or stressful or just plain boring. For many of us, we’re not spending a lot of time doing things that bring us joy. So it’s really important, in the midst of everything else you’ve got going on, to find small moments for joy throughout your day. These moments can be anything - noticing how blue the sky is, how soothing a cold glass of water feels on your tongue, how cozy your sweater is, how sweet your child’s laugh sounds. The key is to be mindful during these moments. Even if you only take 20 seconds to notice them, be completely present in those seconds and acknowledge the joy you’re experiencing.

10/07/2022

A lot of self care activities are aimed to make you feel good, e.g., taking a walk, meditating, calling up a friend. But sometimes self care can be hard, whether that’s because you have to do something you find uncomfortable or even downright scary. But ultimately, these activities will help support your mental, emotional, and physical health.

Here is a list of some difficult self care activities:

➡ Making and keeping annual doctors appointments
➡ Setting a boundary with a friend or loved one
➡ Reviewing your finances and creating a budget
➡ Sharing a burden you’ve been carrying by yourself with someone else
➡ Advocating for yourself at work
➡ Letting your partner know when they’ve hurt you
➡ Saying no to a night out with friends so you can rest

09/01/2022

"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare." - Audre Lorde
Consider this idea...no need to act on it, just imagine that another possibility could be true. That taking care of yourself, making your needs and desires a priority is actually kind, loving, and compassionate to others. You matter. And your positive self care routine can be beneficial to those around you.
Although they may not like it sometimes (thus the political warfare part!) setting healthy boundaries is good for all involved. Believing that you matter and your needs are allowed to come first should not be a radical idea, but sometimes it is. And it can make it scary to consider putting yourself first. But it is oh so necessary!

08/30/2022

-SILENCE- It is one of the most powerful narratives around s*x we can receive. Silence can convey that s*x is unimportant, scary, dirty, awkward, abnormal, and maybe worst of all…shameful. I hear a lot of stories where even though there were no overt harming messages about s*x, the silence did just as much damage for beliefs about s*x and s*xuality.
Silence is communication without clarity. Maybe we were left to figure it out on our own and felt confused about where to turn to get answers. Time to start rewriting the narrative.
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08/25/2022

🥀 Scarcity vs. Abundance 🌹
Rest is necessary! Often times I can get caught in a scarcity mindset...but abundance says “you are a priority.”
Scarcity says...
🥀 “There isn’t enough time for me to take a break.”
🥀 “I don’t have enough money to rest.”
🥀 “Everyone else {at work, at home} needs me.”
Abundance says...
🌹 “Slowing down is good for me and will help give me clarity.”
🌹 “I am worth my own time and resources, AND I don’t have to spend money to take a break.”
🌹”My health, energy, and well-being are a priority.”

08/23/2022

Anticipatory grief is when we grieve something that is still a part of our lives. It could look like grieving a person that is ill but not gone, or grieving for a home knowing you will be moving soon. It is actually a very important part of the grief process!! Sometimes we can feel bad for grieving something we still have. It can feel pointless or like a waste of time. But it’s not! It is simply our emotional being tending to emotional needs. The trick is being mindful that there is still time. Allow the grief to have its space, then go back to living mindfully in the moment.

08/18/2022

I love hummingbirds...clearly! Our logo is a hummingbird! So I wanted to share why. There is a lot these stunning little creatures have to share with us.⁠⁠
Hummingbirds represent:⁠
- Adaptability ⁠
- Playfulness/finding joy⁠
- Being present (mindfulness)⁠
- Resiliency⁠⁠
There have been lots of times I've had to learn how to be adaptable in life, and I know we have all been feeling that these past few years. But we are also discovering our resiliency. Just by putting one foot in front of the other, we are demonstrating how adaptable and resilient we can be. Hummingbirds also remind us to find the small joys and areas of playfulness in our lives, even in the midst of uncertainty and chaos.⁠⁠
I hope you are giving yourself credit for taking it one day at a time and trusting the resiliency inside you. You got this!⁠⁠

08/16/2022

The growth you desire is in the work you're avoiding. When we avoid it is usually out of fear. Fear we will be judged or shamed. Fear we could become disconnected from our community. But real self-transformation comes from vulnerability.
This is one of the reasons why therapy works. Sometimes it is not emotionally safe to be vulnerable with people. The confidentiality of therapy provides a space that is safe to explore the feelings we fear will be the cause for judgment.
But even in therapy it is tough to reveal the deepest feelings. Take your time. Get to a place where you can trust your therapist, and when you are ready, be vulnerable. The therapeutic space is a great place to practice being vulnerable and learn who can be trusted with your emotions.

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Alpharetta, GA

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Monday	12pm - 7pm
Tuesday	11am - 7pm
Wednesday	11am - 7pm
Thursday	12pm - 8pm

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