Restoration Counseling LLC

02/20/2026

New Year, New Blog.

Hi friends! I took a short break during the holidays and into January from blogs but I just posted a new one in a new series I have titled, Therapy: What's Normal and What's Not. There will be an IG post and a blog post each week so please make sure to check them both out and as always, if you're looking to set up an appointment, please email me jessica@restorationcounselingdsm.com

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https://www.restorationcounselingdsm.com/blog-2-1/therapy-whats-normal-and-whats-not

There’s a moment that happens in therapy sometimes. A client pauses mid-sentence, tilts their head slightly, and asks, “Is this normal?”

It’s rarely just curiosity. It’s usually discernment trying to wake up.

Most people enter therapy assuming the structure is solid, the boundaries are clear, the professionalism is steady. And most of the time, that assumption is right.

But not everyone knows what therapy is supposed to feel like.

Healthy therapy has quiet strength to it. It feels contained, private, grounded. It doesn’t blur roles. It doesn’t confuse attachment with professionalism. It doesn’t leave you guessing.

If you ever find yourself wondering whether something in therapy is normal, that question deserves space. Not shame. Not dismissal. Just thoughtful clarity.

Because therapy should never feel murky.

It should feel safe enough to tell the truth.

And steady enough to hold it.

There’s a moment that happens in therapy sometimes. A client pauses mid-sentence, tilts their head slightly, and asks, “Is this normal?” It’s rarely just curiosity. It’s usually discernment trying to wake up. Most people enter therapy assuming the structure is solid, the boundaries are cle...

02/14/2026

Be My Client — but make it healthy attachment. 💗

Roses are red.
Cherries are cute. 🍒
Unprocessed trauma?
Let’s unpack that, too.

This Valentine’s Day, instead of waiting for someone else to choose you…
choose yourself.
No ghosting.
Clear communication.
Strong boundaries.
Real growth.
Therapy isn’t weakness.
It’s courage in heels. Or boots. Or slippers.

At Restoration Counseling, I am here for:
💗 anxious hearts
💗 overthinkers
💗 boundary learners
💗 cycle breakers

You deserve restoration.

Message to schedule in-person or telehealth.
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02/13/2026

Please welcome the newest emotional authority at Restoration Counseling LLC:
Dr. Jess-ish 🛋️

Her credentials are stitched, her confidence is unmatched, and her tolerance for nonsense is… limited.

Clinical wisdom from Dr. Jess-ish includes:
🧠 “That’s not anxiety — that’s your intuition waving a red flag the size of Iowa.”
📱 “If they wanted to, they would. Stop drafting the 4th paragraph.”
☕ “Coffee is not hydration. I said what I said.”
🚩 “You’re not confused. You’re ignoring the data.”
📓 “Processing your feelings counts even when it’s ugly and inconvenient.”
🛋️ “Boundaries are self-respect with a backbone.”

While Dr. Jess-ish cannot diagnose, document, or bill insurance, she strongly recommends working with a licensed human who can 😉

If you’re ready to stop surviving and start growing — Restoration Counseling LLC is here for you 💛

01/25/2026

01/23/2026

Anxiety has a way of convincing us we have to carry everything alone.
But you weren’t designed to hold the weight of it all. 🤍
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)
Faith doesn’t mean pretending anxiety doesn’t exist. It means you don’t have to face it unsupported. Prayer and therapy aren’t opposites. They can work together to help you release fear, calm your nervous system, and learn healthier ways to cope with what life brings.
If anxiety feels heavy, constant, or overwhelming, it may be time to stop carrying it by yourself.

01/19/2026

How are your New Year’s resolutions holding up so far? 👀

If they’re wobbling a little, you’re not broken. You’re human.

📊 The facts:
• About 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February
• Most people abandon goals by January 19th (aka “Quitter’s Day”)
• The biggest reasons people quit: unrealistic goals, burnout, all-or-nothing thinking, and relying on motivation instead of systems

Motivation is a mood.
Discipline is a plan.

That’s why real change isn’t about hype. It’s about structure, accountability, and learning how your brain actually works.

🧠 How to make your goals stick:
✔ Set behavior goals, not outcome goals (walk 20 minutes vs lose 20 pounds)
✔ Stack habits onto routines you already have
✔ Plan for bad days instead of pretending they won’t happen
✔ Track progress visually
✔ Build in accountability
✔ Drop perfection. Consistency wins.

If your goals are tied to stress, burnout, emotional eating, anxiety, or self-sabotage, therapy can help you build habits that actually last.

Follow your plan.
Not your mood.

01/18/2026

Burning bright doesn’t mean burning out. 🕯️✨
Rest is not weakness. Pausing is not quitting. Slowing down is not falling behind.
Your nervous system needs care just as much as your goals need effort.
If you’re running on empty, it’s time to recharge.
Your light deserves protection.
At Restoration Counseling, I help you rebuild from burnout, stress, and emotional overload so you can keep shining without sacrificing your peace.

01/09/2026

Closeness doesn’t mean perfection.
It means curiosity instead of shame. Compassion instead of criticism.
Growth—spiritual or emotional—is rarely linear, but it is always meaningful. 🌱

01/08/2026

Prayer isn’t about having the “right words.”
It’s about regulation, surrender, and letting your nervous system rest in something bigger than you.
Sometimes prayer is quiet. Sometimes it’s messy. Both count. 💗

01/05/2026

Mental health isn’t just what happens in your head—it’s also what happens in community.
Church can offer rhythm, grounding, belonging, and a reminder that you don’t have to carry life alone.
In 2026, maybe healing looks like showing up, even when it’s hard. 💚
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01/04/2026

January doesn’t have to be about fixing yourself. ❄️
It can be about clearing space.
At Restoration Counseling, I think of January as a gentle mental reset. Not a detox in the punishing sense, but a mindful release of what’s weighing you down and a recommitment to what steadies you.
✨ More compassion.
✨ More rest.
✨ More honest reflection.
✨ Less noise.
✨ Less self-criticism.
You don’t need to become a new version of yourself this month.
You’re allowed to simply return to yourself.
If your mind feels cluttered, heavy, or stuck in old patterns, therapy can help you sort through what’s worth keeping and what’s ready to be released. 🕊️

01/03/2026

🧠🌸🥞🛏📚
It’s Saturday.
Not a productivity contest.
Not a day to “catch up” on everything you didn’t do this week.
It’s a day for gentle care.
Pancakes can be nourishment.
Clean sheets can be grounding.
Fresh flowers can be regulation.
Reading can be rest.
Naps can be healing.
Mental health isn’t always deep work or hard conversations.
Sometimes it’s letting your nervous system exhale and reminding yourself that rest is not a reward. It’s a need.
If today feels slow, soft, or delightfully unproductive… you’re doing it right. 💗
— Restoration Counseling