Restoration Counseling LLC

11/18/2025

Ever felt torn between your faith and seeking therapy? Spoiler: They're not rivals—they're a divine duo for healing. Let's bust the stigma and embrace God's plan for wholeness through counsel and grace.

Dive deeper in my latest blog.

Jessica@RestorationCounselingDSM.com – Ready to start your journey? Text me at (515) 518-0681. 💕

Ever felt torn between your faith and seeking therapy? Spoiler: They're not rivals—they're a divine duo for healing. Let's bust the stigma and embrace God's plan for wholeness through counsel and grace. Dive deeper in my latest blog.

11/17/2025

If you’ve ever wondered what living with ADHD really looks like… this starter pack is a pretty accurate snapshot. 😅
ADHD isn’t laziness or lack of discipline—it’s nervous system overwhelm, executive functioning challenges, and a brain that’s constantly juggling 100 tabs at once.

The planners, the alarms, the cups, the doomscrolling, the “oops, forgot to return that”… it’s not character flaws. It’s a brain trying its best in a world that isn’t built for neurodivergence.

If you see yourself in this, you’re not alone. Support, structure, therapy, and compassion (especially toward yourself) can make a world of difference.

Here’s your gentle reminder: ADHD brains are creative, intuitive, energetic, and full of possibility—you just need tools that work with your wiring, not against it. 💛✨

11/09/2025

🌌 The Beauty of Being the “Black Sheep” 🖤🐑✨

Sometimes being the black sheep means you were chosen to shine differently — to carry light in a way your family couldn’t understand. You’re not rebellious… you’re rebuilding. You’re not difficult… you’re discerning.

You’re the one saying no more to emotional manipulation.
You’re the one who refuses to normalize narcissistic cycles.
You’re the one who dares to heal out loud — breaking generational chains that have kept your family bound for decades.

It’s lonely work sometimes. The black sheep often stands apart — but that’s because transformation rarely happens in the crowd. You are rewriting the story of your lineage, one healthy boundary and one healed wound at a time.

So if you’ve ever been labeled the “problem,” remember this:
You were never the problem.
You were the pattern breaker.
And even in the dark, you’ve been covered in divine light — just like this star-dusted sheep, quietly radiant against the night. 🌌

11/04/2025

Ever felt the ache of leaving a faith "home" that shaped you? Just 6 years ago, I stepped out of my own "Zion" (Seventh-day Adventist church) into Jesus' wide-open grace. Lisa Brockman's Out of Zion? It mirrors that raw unraveling with tender honesty. Cozy up this fall—it's a must-read for spiritual untanglers! 🍂📖💫

Full review on the blog: https://www.restorationcounselingdsm.com/blog-2-1/stepping-out-of-the-shadows-why-out-of-zion-lit-up-my-heart-and-why-it-should-be-yours-too

Ever felt the ache of leaving a faith "home" that shaped you? Just 6 years ago, I stepped out of my own "Zion" (Seventh-day Adventist church) into Jesus' wide-open grace. Lisa Brockman's Out of Zion ? It mirrors that raw unraveling with tender honesty. Cozy up this fall—it's a m

11/04/2025

🌿 Gentle reminder: You’re doing really well given the circumstances. 💛

Even when life feels heavy, God meets us right where we are. Healing takes time, grace, and consistency—just like therapy. Some days progress looks like prayer and stillness; other days it looks like courageously showing up to do the work.

Your story isn’t defined by what’s hard right now—it’s shaped by the small, steady choices to seek peace, healing, and hope. 🕊️

Keep showing up. You’re not alone in this.

11/02/2025

✨ November Intentions ✨
This month, let’s rest in the truth that God is already working things out in ways we can’t yet see. Slow down, savor His presence, and make time for the small joys He’s placed in your path.

💛 Trust His timing — not everything needs to happen at once.
🌿 Care for your mind and body as sacred vessels of His Spirit.
🌸 Don’t take things personally; instead, grow into the version of yourself that reflects Christ’s love and peace.
🔥 Pause and reset when you need to—rest is holy too.

“Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10

10/30/2025

Great video about how to identify a Christian Narcissist.

Have you ever felt deceived by someone, realizing the person you thought they were isn't who they truly are? It can leave you feeling like you're losing your...

10/28/2025

Hello!!!!!!! Happy Anniversary to Restoration Counseling LLC!! I can't thank you all enough for your support and love this past year. Please help yourself to a delicious Beth's Bon Bon's cake pop as just a small thank you for your business and support!

10/28/2025

🌊 When Your Cup Feels Too Full

Sometimes it’s not that you’re “too emotional” or “not strong enough.”
It’s that your cup is already overflowing — with grief, trauma, loss, exhaustion, and years of surviving when you were never meant to carry it all alone.

💧 Healing begins when we stop blaming ourselves for being full, and start recognizing what’s been poured into us that was never ours to hold. God never asked us to do it all in our own strength.

There is grace in slowing down. There is strength in seeking support. There is peace in letting the overflow be met with compassion instead of shame.

You are not broken — you’re human.
And with time, faith, and care, even an overflowing cup can be restored.

✨ “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28

10/26/2025

🌿 The Physiology of Grief 🌿
Grief isn’t just an emotion — it’s an experience that touches every part of who we are: body, mind, and spirit.

You might feel:
💧 Tired eyes and heavy limbs
💔 An aching heart or tight chest
😔 A foggy mind, loss of appetite, or deep exhaustion

These aren’t signs of weakness — they’re the body’s way of carrying what words can’t express. Scripture reminds us that “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18).

Grief has a rhythm. Some days are calm, some feel unbearable. Healing isn’t about “getting over it,” but allowing space for the body and spirit to rest, cry, and slowly rebuild.

If you’re walking through loss — whether it’s death, divorce, disconnection, or a life shift — remember:
🕊 God designed your body to feel deeply.
🕊 Your nervous system is trying to protect you.
🕊 Restoration is possible, even in seasons of deep ache.

Give yourself permission to rest, to pray, to reach out, and to let others hold hope for you until you can hold it again yourself.

10/24/2025

🌿 Panic Attacks are real — but peace is possible.

When anxiety hits, it can feel like you’re losing control — heart pounding, chest tight, dizziness, fear, and that awful sense that something terrible is about to happen. You’re not “going crazy.” Your body’s alarm system is just in overdrive, trying to protect you. 💛

Understanding what’s happening inside your body is the first step toward calming it. Through breathing, grounding, therapy, and prayer, you can help your nervous system feel safe again.

Even in the midst of panic, God is near. He meets us in the chaos, offering calm when our minds and hearts feel overwhelmed. You are not your panic. You are loved, held, and capable of healing.

✨ “Do not be anxious about anything... and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:6-7

10/19/2025

☀️ Sunday Reset: Speak Peace Over Your Week

This verse is such a grounding reminder:
“If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies… Search for peace, and work to maintain it.” — 1 Peter 3:10-11 💛

As we head into a new week, may we speak words that heal, not harm.
May our thoughts be gentle, our hearts tender, and our focus fixed on peace — even when life feels loud.

Sometimes “doing good” looks like slowing down, breathing deeply, and choosing not to carry what isn’t ours anymore.

🌿 Here’s to a peaceful Sunday and a lighter week ahead.