Lionhearted Counseling LLC

11/20/2025

Finding your truth requires you to listen inward.

“What feels genuine and brings me peace? What are the things that no longer serve the life I’m trying to live?” 💬

This process takes courage. Sometimes, it means losing your way for a little while – letting go of what’s familiar so you can uncover what’s real.

You may find yourself releasing old expectations, honoring your story, and reconnecting with the values that hold you steady through change.

When you begin to live from that place, life starts to feel more aligned – not perfect, but deeply your own. 💙

11/19/2025

Relational trauma begins when the people you once relied on for love and safety become sources of pain. ❤️‍🩹

This trauma “teaches” your nervous system over time that closeness isn’t safe… a lesson that can quietly shape how you connect, trust, and care for others.

Some people pull away when closeness feels too uncertain. Others become hyper-independent, believing it’s safer not to rely on anyone at all.

When you’ve spent years protecting yourself from pain, it can feel impossible to believe in relationships that are stable or safe. Your body stays alert, even when no danger is present.

Healing invites a new experience: learning that safety can coexist with vulnerability, and that connection doesn’t have to come at the cost of your peace.

It’s a slow and gentle re-learning grounded in patience, compassion, and support.

In therapy, that process begins. You’re not asked to trust all at once. Only to let safety unfold at a pace your nervous system can hold. 🦁💙

11/18/2025

💙 GOOD READ OF THE MONTH 💙

Healing from a painful childhood begins with understanding what shaped you – and learning that you’re not defined by it.

In “Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers,” psychologist Dr. Stephanie M. Kriesberg offers practical, evidence-based tools to help you quiet self-doubt, ease anxiety, and reclaim confidence after growing up under the influence of a narcissistic parent.

If you’ve ever felt invisible, silenced, or responsible for someone else’s emotions, this read offers a clear path toward healing and self-reclamation. 📘💭

Through strategies drawn from CBT, DBT, and ACT, Dr. Stephanie’s guide will help you build self-trust, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate relationships founded on respect and emotional safety.

11/17/2025

Loneliness in aging isn’t only about being alone. It’s often about the quiet pain of feeling unseen or forgotten.

The article provides a meaningful examination of how recognition and belonging can shield older adults from loneliness, demonstrating how simple moments of being needed and appreciated can restore a sense of purpose and connection.

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Loneliness in aging is about more than being alone—it’s about feeling invisible. Discover how small acts of recognition can protect seniors from despair.

11/13/2025

Sometimes, a few words are all it takes to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. 💬

These reminders are for the moments that ask for your integrity, compassion, growth, and the quiet strength it takes to keep showing up as yourself.

Take what resonates and carry it with you today. 💙

11/12/2025

The weight of grief, trauma, or change can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve been holding it for a long time.

Some burdens are too heavy to carry alone.

Therapy offers a space where that weight can be shared. Where your story can unfold at its own pace, and your pain can be met with care, not judgment.

When we sit with you, we do so as humans first.

We know what it’s like to navigate uncertainty, rebuild trust, and learn what healing truly requires of us.

We’re here to help you hold what you’re carrying. Gently, together, and with compassion. 🦁💙

11/11/2025

We rarely experience the world exactly as it is. 🌎

Our minds fill in gaps, interpret what we see, and shape our perception through past experiences, emotions, and expectations.

The brain is constantly inferring, piecing together information to help us make sense of what’s around us.

Does it mean we’re out of touch with reality? No. It simply means we are human.

Instead of reacting to what we think is happening, we can pause, ground ourselves in the present, and see the moment more as it truly is. 🌱

Cultivating this perspective requires practice, but it opens the door to greater clarity, calmness, and compassion – both for ourselves and for others.

11/10/2025

As technology becomes increasingly personal, the need for genuine connection becomes even more vital.

This read explores how AI can both support and strain our sense of belonging .. and why preserving empathy, transparency, and human connection must remain at the heart of innovation.

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While tech titans contend that superintelligence will solve the loneliness crisis, we’re only just starting to understand the implications of advanced AI with respect to belonging.

11/06/2025

Therapy can evoke a range of emotions – from relief to uncertainty, and even discomfort at times.

You might think that it’s a sign that something is wrong. But it’s not! It’s a reflection of meaningful work taking place beneath the surface.

Growth isn’t always linear, and healing rarely happens without moments of questioning or self-reflection. Feeling unsure, emotional, or even resistant during sessions is part of what makes the process transformative. 🦋

Going to therapy means showing up as you are and allowing space for your inner world to unfold.

The more we normalize that, the more accessible and healing the process becomes for everyone. 💙

11/05/2025

Healing needs a safe container.

Healing needs a space where your voice is heard and respected, and your growth is always a priority.

Our team creates that space with warmth, empathy, and collaboration. 🫂

Every therapist brings their own expertise, but our shared goal is to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered in your process.

With us, your healing journey is met with genuine care and the guidance it deserves. 🦁💙

11/04/2025

It’s easy to drift away from the present – you might be caught in thoughts about what’s next or replaying what’s already passed.

One gentle way to return is by grounding yourself through your body, which helps you reconnect with reality… reconnect with now.

You might start with techniques like:

◇ Stop and Drop. Pause, place a hand on your chest, and notice the sensation of your breath without trying to change it.

◇ Mindful Body Scan. Close your eyes, take a few slow breaths, and move your awareness through your body. You may notice warmth, tension, or ease – simply observe what’s there.

You can also try mindful movement (yoga, tai chi, or even a short walk) and pay attention to how your body feels with each step or stretch.

These practices gently draw your attention back to the present moment, quieting distractions and helping your nervous system to settle.

With time, presence becomes something you can return to whenever you need it. 🦋💙

11/03/2025

Misinformation doesn’t just spread because people believe it… It spreads because power can manipulate truth.
This article examines how misinformation operates as a form of calculated influence, shifting the focus from individual bias to the systems that shape what we see and trust.

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Misinformation spreads quickly and widely, leaving damage in its wake. Dealing with it effectively must involve both inoculating individuals and holding institutional perpetrators accountable.