Denise Pounds Counseling & Biofeedback

11/19/2025

Emotional labor is one of the biggest reasons so many moms feel overwhelmed and research continues to show just how heavy that invisible load can be.

If you’ve been feeling anxious, resentful, exhausted, or like your mind never stops, you’re not alone. Nothing is wrong with you. These feelings are a natural response to carrying so much, often quietly and without enough support.

Visit https://www.counselingamarillo.com/ to book a free consult. You don’t have to navigate this alone.

11/17/2025

11/16/2025

Understand the science of your brain and being middle-aged: http://bit.ly/sciencemidlife

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11/06/2025

Ever notice how hard it can be to ask for help… even when you really need it?

Somewhere along the way, many of us learned that being strong means doing it all ourselves.
But that’s not strength, that’s survival mode.

Here’s the truth:
Asking for help isn’t weakness.
It’s human. It’s connection. It’s love in action. 💙

So why does it feel so uncomfortable?
Because we’ve been taught to…
✨ Value independence above everything else
✨ Worry we’ll be a burden
✨ Fear being judged or misunderstood

But letting others in doesn’t mean you’re falling short it means you’re allowing yourself to be supported.

A few gentle ways to start:
1️⃣ Start small. Ask for help with one thing: dinner, school pickup, a listening ear.
2️⃣ Be specific. Most people want to help; they just need to know how.
3️⃣ Give yourself grace. You’d never judge a friend for needing support, offer yourself that same kindness.

You don’t have to hold it all together on your own. Let someone in they want to be there for you.

10/26/2025

Skeptical about EMDR? See how memories, attention, and sleep can foster trauma recovery. http://bit.ly/EMDR-Skeptic | Counselingamarillo.com

10/19/2025

changed the of people with borderline personality disorder. 🧠Check out what happened: http://bit.ly/borderlinebrains | Counselingamarillo.com

10/15/2025

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10/09/2025

Your nervous system does so much for you — but it also gets overwhelmed easily. 😵‍💫�
Overthinking, lack of sleep, constant stress… all of it keeps your body stuck in survival mode.
The good news? You can teach your system to calm down. �A walk outside, breath work, real rest, and for deeper healing: LENS therapy (Low Energy Neurofeedback System) can gently help your brain reset.
If you’re ready to feel calmer, clearer, and more in control, reach out today for a free consultation. Let’s get your nervous system back to balance. 💫

10/06/2025

YOU are enough.

10/02/2025

Healing isn’t always visible, and trauma doesn’t need validation to be real.

You don’t have to remember everything for it to affect you. Trauma is often stored in fragmented ways, making some memories unclear but still impactful.

Grieving who you were before is valid.
Trauma can shift identity and self-perception, and part of healing is making space for both who you were and who you’re becoming.

High-functioning doesn’t mean unhurt. Many people appear “fine” while struggling deeply, and their pain is just as real.

Not everyone will understand your trauma, and that’s okay. You don’t owe explanations, your healing is yours alone.

Which truth resonates with you the most?

09/29/2025

Just some Benefits of Low Energy Nuerofeedback System

09/28/2025

Eye movement and the significant role it plays in processing traumatic experiences: http://bit.ly/Eye-Movement-Trauma | Counselingamarillo.com