Paths Align Counseling, PLLC

02/04/2026

Relief and guilt. Excitement and fear. Grief and gratitude. Emotions aren't simple, and they don't come one at a time. You can feel conflicting things and all of it can be true. That's what it means to be human.

02/02/2026

New Blog Post!
Todays blog is about how we can cope within turmoil. It recognizes the constant state of fight or flight we can be in, and how to choose calm in chaos. Don' forget to share and subscribe!

https://www.pathsaligncounseling.com/therapyblog/finding-your-anchor-when-everything-feels-unstable

You open your phone and there's another crisis. Another injustice. Another reason to feel helpless. The news cycle doesn't pause, the emergencies don't take turns, and somewhere between doomscrolling and trying to stay informed, you've forgotten what it feels like to take a full breath.

01/30/2026

There's so much pressure to 'man up' or push through. To not talk about what's hard. To handle it alone. But struggling doesn't make you weak. Asking for help doesn't make you less of a man. You deserve support just as much as anyone else. Therapy is for everyone - including you.

01/29/2026

01/28/2026

It's emotional exhaustion. Feeling disconnected from things that used to bring you joy. Going through the motions. Burnout affects every part of your life - relationships, health, motivation. If you're running on empty, it might be time to talk to someone. We're here to help.

01/24/2026

Warming centers in the area!!

A list of warming shelters for the weekend, we are blessed to live in a wonderful community that looks out for each other.

01/23/2026

It's not lying on a couch talking about your childhood for an hour (unless that's helpful for you). It's honest conversations about what's actually going on right now. It's learning tools to manage anxiety. It's processing grief or trauma at your own pace. It's figuring out patterns you want to change. It's a space where you don't have to pretend everything's fine. That's it. No magic. Just support, tools, and someone who's actually listening.

01/21/2026

You don't need to be productive all week to deserve a break. You don't need to hit some arbitrary goal before you're allowed to rest. Your worth isn't tied to your output. Take the weekend. Actually rest. No guilt required.

01/19/2026

So much of Dr. King’s work was rooted in community, care, and the belief that people deserve to be whole, not just productive.

Angel wrote today’s blog as a reminder that healing, rest, and mental health aren’t extras. They’re part of justice work.

If these reflections resonate, I’d love for you to stay connected.

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A reflection on Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through rest, resistance, community, and mental health. Exploring why self-care, boundaries, and healing are essential to justice work—especially for marginalized communities.

01/16/2026

👀 Something new is coming…

We’re welcoming an intern therapist to our team soon! She’ll offer therapy at a lower rate, serving ages 15+, with a special passion for supporting:
✨ Caregivers of neurodivergent individuals
✨ Women navigating complex seasons
✨ Religious trauma recovery
✨ Life transitions

Big heart, thoughtful care, and more access to support coming soon 💙

01/14/2026

Anxiety is really convincing. It sounds like your own thoughts, so it feels true. But anxiety isn't giving you facts. It's giving you worst-case scenarios disguised as reality. Learning to recognize when anxiety is running the show is the first step to not letting it control your life.

01/10/2026

Friendly reminder from therapists:
🚫 Burnout is out.
🌿 Listening to your body is in.
Self-care doesn’t have to be earned — it’s allowed.