Restoring Wellness Counseling

01/12/2026

This made me laugh because I can already imagine a few of my teen and adult clients seeing this and thinking, ‘Yep… that’s me.’

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BrzU2rBLE/?mibextid=wwXIfr

01/10/2026

Internal group chat…🤣
Sometimes an overreaction isn’t “random” — it’s an older version of you trying to keep you safe.

How much awareness do you have of your inner group chat?

12/19/2025

I had a random thought: if I matched Winnie the Pooh characters to mental health conditions, who would be what?

Then I looked it up—none of these are official diagnoses. It’s just a fun “traits that can resemble real struggles” kind of list.

What would you change on this list? I want to hear your take.

12/11/2025

A lot of people—inside and outside the church—misunderstand what counseling actually is. Some believers worry that therapy replaces faith or minimizes God’s role in healing. Some non-believers fear that a Christian therapist will push faith onto them or turn therapy into something religious.

But the truth is much simpler:

Counseling is a professional, evidence-based process that helps people understand their thoughts, emotions, and relationships so they can heal, grow, and function more fully.

Just as God gives wisdom to doctors, nurses, teachers, and other helpers, He also equips therapists with tools and training to support people in their mental and emotional health. Therapy isn’t a substitute for God—it’s one of the ways people find support, clarity, and healing.

And for clients who aren’t faith-based, therapy does not require shared beliefs. A Christian therapist can provide fully secular, evidence-based care because ethical standards require that the client’s worldview leads the work—not the therapist’s. Faith is only integrated when a client specifically requests it.

11/30/2025

Sharing this throwback from last year. Christmas took over my office in one afternoon, and it reminded me how quickly this season brings both joy and a whole lot of feelings.

11/16/2025

This year we began facilitating marriage retreats, and I’m really thankful for my husband’s heart and his willingness to share this work with me. It’s been a gift to grow as a team while supporting other couples.

07/18/2025

Volunteering doesn’t just help others—it helps you, too.
Research shows that acts of service light up the same areas of the brain as antidepressants. That’s right—dopamine gets released when we give our time, our energy, or our compassion.
It’s one of the most powerful ways to boost your own mood, reduce stress, and feel connected.
That’s why I love what Elevate Branson is doing in our community. The impact is real—for those being served and for those showing up to serve.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, lonely, or down, consider volunteering.
It might be the healthiest thing you do for your mind this week

07/15/2025

Just watched “The Kid” (with Bruce Willis) for the first time with my son — wow, I didn’t expect it to dive into childhood memory and emotional part work like that. Such a good picture of how those old wounds can still show up in our adult lives. Might be a helpful watch if you’ve ever explored your own “inner child”.

An adult Russ (Bruce Willis) witnesses an emotional and changing moment in his younger life that helps him understand why he is the way he is today.'The Kid'...

06/11/2025

Stress doesn’t wait for a therapy session to show up—and neither should your healing.
That’s one of the reasons I love EMDR therapy. It’s not just about processing past trauma—it helps your nervous system respond differently to daily stress, anxiety, and emotional triggers.
Just like horses mirror our energy, our body holds on to experiences long after they’ve passed. EMDR gives us a way to reset, to unlearn the constant fight-or-flight, and to build new, grounded responses.
You don’t have to stay stuck in survival mode.

06/04/2025

Curious about EMDR?
This 10-minute video is one I often send to clients who want to learn more about how EMDR works and why it's so effective for processing trauma, anxiety, and other emotional challenges. It explains the science behind it in a clear and relatable way.
Whether you’re considering EMDR for yourself or just want to understand it better, this is a great place to start.
(Feel free to message me if you have questions or are wondering if EMDR might be a fit for you.)

Learn about how EMDR therapy works, what it is like, and how widely it is recognized. EMDR therapists discuss how EMDR therapy works and the feedback they re...

04/05/2025

04/02/2025

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Breaking News!

I’m thrilled to announce my newest therapy service: “Bark, Neigh, & Meow Therapy Sessions”. Understanding that our furry friends are an essential part of our families, I’ve decided it’s time they get their own time on the couch. My specialized sessions will address:

• Squirrel obsession
• Mailman anxieties
• The existential dread of the vacuum cleaner
• Catnip dependency issues
• Mysterious barn spookiness for horses
• Hay bale hoarding tendencies for horses

Because let’s face it, sometimes our pets seem to have more drama than we do! Book a session today, and let’s get to the bottom of why the dog really ate your homework.

Happy April Fools’ Day! Remember, laughter is also a great therapy. 🤣