Evergreen Christian Counseling

11/03/2025

Navigating Grief During the Holidays

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, many find this season bittersweet. While the holidays can bring moments of joy, they can also stir deep feelings of grief and longing for those who are no longer with us.

Grief doesn’t follow a calendar. It can show up when you least expect it — in a familiar scent, a favorite song, or an empty chair at the table. If this time of year feels heavy, know that you are not alone. 💛

Here are a few ways to gently care for your heart this season:
✨ Acknowledge your feelings. It’s okay to feel joy and sadness in the same moment.
✨ Create new traditions. Light a candle, cook their favorite dish, or share a story in their honor.
✨ Set boundaries. Give yourself permission to say no when you need rest.
✨ Connect with others. Lean on friends, family, or a support group. Healing happens in community.
✨ Seek peace in faith or reflection. Pray, journal, or spend quiet time outdoors to feel God’s comforting presence.

Grief is love that has nowhere to go, but in remembering we keep that love alive. May this season bring comfort, gentle memories, and moments of peace. 🌿

10/24/2025

I’ve been getting quite a few spam calls lately, so I wanted to share a quick note. If you’re trying to reach me about counseling services, please don’t hesitate to leave a voicemail or send me a text, texting is usually the quickest and easiest way to reach me!

📱 Phone: 479-644-7345
📧 Email: evergreenccounseling@gmail.com

And if you’re referring someone to me, please let them know to text first as well, that really helps make sure we connect quickly and nothing gets lost in the spam shuffle.

Thank you all so much for your support and understanding. I truly appreciate every referral and message that comes my way. 🌿

10/19/2025

🌿 Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone 🌿

Sometimes the greatest healing begins where comfort ends. When we step beyond what feels familiar, we open ourselves to growth, resilience, and transformation. It is often in those uncertain moments that God meets us right where we are.

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” — James 1:2–3 (NIV)

At Evergreen Christian Counseling, I have seen how taking that first step, whether it is saying yes to therapy, setting a new boundary, or challenging old thoughts, can open the door to lasting change. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we work on replacing fear and self doubt with truth, hope, and faith.

Growth can feel uncomfortable, but that is often where God is doing His best work. 🌱
If this speaks to you today, you are not alone.

10/15/2025

10/03/2025

You are Loved, You are Seen, You are Valued, and God is right there with you!

09/30/2025

🌿 Finding Calm in the Chaos 🌿

Do you ever feel like you’re running in ten different directions and still not getting anywhere? Between family, work, and all the little things that pop up, it can feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. I’ve been there too, overwhelmed, tired, and stretched too thin.

On those days, I’ve found it helps to:
✨ Stop and take a deep breath, even if it’s just for a minute.
✨ Remind myself that not everything can be urgent, some things can wait.
✨ Say “no” when I need to, so I can show up fully where it matters most.
✨ Take a moment to pray or just be still, even in the middle of the busyness.

We don’t have to carry it all, giving ourselves grace is just as important as giving it to others. 🌿

09/26/2025

🌿 Healthy Ways to Work Through Conflict 🌿

Conflict is something we all face, whether it’s with family, friends, coworkers, or even a boss. When someone says something that stings, and you value the relationship, it can feel hard to know how to respond. The good news is, there are healthy ways to move forward.

✨ Pause before reacting. Giving yourself a moment to breathe helps you process what was said and respond thoughtfully rather than out of emotion.

✨ Be honest with kindness. Whether at home or at work, using “I” statements helps keep the focus on your feelings without blaming the other person. For example, “I felt overlooked when…” instead of “You always ignore me.”

✨ Set healthy boundaries. Boundaries aren’t punishments, they are a way of creating respect and safety in every type of relationship. With family, it might look like asking for certain topics to be off-limits. With coworkers, it may mean clarifying workload or expectations.

✨ Keep the relationship in view. At the end of the day, the goal isn’t to win an argument, it is to preserve trust and care, whether it’s with someone you love or someone you work alongside.

Conflict, when handled with grace and honesty, can actually strengthen understanding and bring relationships closer. 🌿