New Vision Counseling Center, LLC

New Vision Counseling Center, LLC New Vision Counseling Center, LLC is an outpatient private practice in Douglasville, GA. To that end, Mrs.

We have a great team of therapists offering affordable mental health services. New Vision Counseling Center, LLC was founded in May 2008 by Kristy Christopher-Holloway, LPC. With the goal in mind to offer quality mental health services in a warm and friendly enviornment, Mrs. Christopher-Holloway was determined to service the needs of the community and started practicing in Douglasville, GA. In 2010 NVCC grew to become a group practice and again, in late 2010, NVCC opened it's 2nd location in Smynra, GA. With goals for expansion throughout the South, New Vision Counseling Center, LLC believes that therapy should be for those who need it, not just those who can afford it! Christopher-Holloway maintains that in addition to self paying clients, NVCC will always accept insurance as well as offer reduced fees for clients in need. NVCC also believes in training of new professionals as they enter into the counseling field. New Vision looks forward to "Offering A New Vision To Meet Your Life's Destiny". To learn more about New Vision Counseling Center, LLC, it's Founder or it's great team, visit www.newvisioncounselingcenter.com or email help@newvisioncounselingcenter.com

Today marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, a time to celebrate African heritage, community, and culture. We wish a joyful and...
12/26/2025

Today marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, a time to celebrate African heritage, community, and culture. We wish a joyful and meaningful celebration to all who observe it!

Each of the seven days of Kwanzaa focuses on a dedicated principle:

Dec 26 - Umoja (Unity): Striving for and maintaining unity in the family, community, nation, and race.

Dec 27 - Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): Defining ourselves, naming ourselves, creating for ourselves, and speaking for ourselves.

Dec 28 - Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility): Building and maintaining our community together.

Dec 29 - Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics): Building and maintaining our own stores and businesses.

Dec 30 - Nia (Purpose): Making our collective vocation the building and developing of our community.

Dec 31 - Kuumba (Creativity): Doing always as much as we can, in the way we can, to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.

Jan 1 - Imani (Faith): Believing with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.

Happy Kwanzaa! May your week be filled with light, reflection, and connection. ✨

This Christmas, we’re holding space for all the ways the season can feel. For some, it’s joyful and connected. For other...
12/25/2025

This Christmas, we’re holding space for all the ways the season can feel. For some, it’s joyful and connected. For others, it may be quiet, heavy, or bittersweet—and all of those experiences are valid.

Wherever you find yourself today, we encourage moments of rest, self-compassion, and grounding. Taking care of your mental well-being is a meaningful gift—today and throughout the season.

From all of us at New Vision Counseling Center, we wish you peace, warmth, and gentle moments of care.

If this message resonates, share it with someone who may need a reminder to slow down and be kind to themselves.

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The holiday season often comes pre-loaded with high expectations—images of perfect family meals, seamless gift-giving, a...
12/24/2025

The holiday season often comes pre-loaded with high expectations—images of perfect family meals, seamless gift-giving, and non-stop cheer. But the truth is, real life is messy, and trying to force "movie magic" usually leads to stress, not joy.

This week, we want to give you permission to lower the bar.

Focus on Reality, Not Illusion:
- Lower Expectations: Your gathering doesn't have to be perfect; it just has to be yours. It’s okay if there are quiet moments, a few burnt cookies, or conversations that feel awkward.

- Embrace Imperfection: Release the pressure to control every detail. When you accept that things will likely go "wrong," you create space for genuine connection and authentic moments.

- Prioritize Peace: Choose rest over running, and meaningful presence over meticulous presentation. Your mental well-being is the most important holiday tradition.

Remember: The goal is to survive the season with your inner peace intact, not to star in a perfect holiday commercial.

What's one thing you try to manage or let go of during family gatherings? Share a general coping strategy below! 👇

Mental health is a human right—every day, not just on a specific date.Access to safe, compassionate, and stigma-free men...
12/23/2025

Mental health is a human right—every day, not just on a specific date.

Access to safe, compassionate, and stigma-free mental health care is essential to individual and community well-being. Advocacy lives beyond awareness days; it’s reflected in the conversations we continue to have, the resources we share, and the support we normalize.

By keeping this message visible, we help create a more informed, inclusive, and supportive community.

At New Vision Counseling Center, we are committed to:
• Respectful, confidential, client-centered care
• Inclusive and culturally conscious support
• Reducing stigma through education
• Supporting mental wellness in our community

Tag a friend who believes mental health advocacy matters every day.

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As the days get shorter, many people notice changes in their mood, energy, or motivation. Seasonal Affective Disorder (S...
12/23/2025

As the days get shorter, many people notice changes in their mood, energy, or motivation. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real and common experience—especially during the winter months.

If this season feels heavier than expected, know that you’re not alone. Awareness is an important first step toward understanding what your body and mind may be responding to.

Support is available, and care can look different for everyone. Learning about seasonal mental health changes helps reduce stigma and opens the door to compassionate, informed support.

The holiday season often comes with a full calendar and a lot of expectations. But remember, your energy and peace are p...
12/22/2025

The holiday season often comes with a full calendar and a lot of expectations. But remember, your energy and peace are precious! This is National Stress-Free Holidays Month, and a huge part of achieving that is mastering the art of setting healthy boundaries.

Saying "no" isn't selfish; it's an act of self-care. It protects your mental well-being, prevents burnout, and allows you to truly enjoy what you do commit to.

Here are a few gentle, script-like ways to politely decline invitations or set limits:

- For declining an invite:
"Thank you so much for the invite! It sounds lovely, but I won't be able to make it this time."
"I appreciate you thinking of me! My schedule is quite full right now, so I'll have to pass."

- For setting time limits:
"I'd love to stop by for a bit, but I have another commitment later, so I'll need to leave around [time]."
"I'm looking forward to seeing you! I'll be there from [time] to [time] so I can make sure to get some rest later."

- When you need space:
"I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed, so I'm going to take some quiet time for myself tonight."

Remember, you don't always need a detailed explanation. Your well-being is reason enough.

Save this post for when you need permission to say NO. What's one healthy boundary you’re setting this week to protect your peace? 🛡️ Share in the comments!

The holidays can bring joy—but they can also bring pressure, overstimulation, and emotional fatigue. If you’ve been feel...
12/22/2025

The holidays can bring joy—but they can also bring pressure, overstimulation, and emotional fatigue. If you’ve been feeling “on edge,” you’re not alone.

Here are simple coping skills you can use anywhere to support your emotional well-being during busy or overwhelming days. Small tools can make a big difference in how grounded you feel.

Which coping skill works best for you?
Comment with your favorite below.

Anxiety isn’t always loud or visible. Sometimes, it’s the quiet tension that never seems to let go — the constant “what ...
11/28/2025

Anxiety isn’t always loud or visible. Sometimes, it’s the quiet tension that never seems to let go — the constant “what ifs,” the restlessness that won’t ease, or the feeling that something’s wrong even when everything seems fine.

Anxiety can show up differently for everyone:
⚡ Racing thoughts or difficulty focusing
💬 Irritability or short temper
💤 Trouble sleeping or staying asleep
💪 Tightness in your chest, neck, or shoulders
💭 A constant sense of worry or dread

These aren’t signs of weakness — they’re signs that your body and mind are trying to protect you from perceived danger. Anxiety is your nervous system doing its job… just a little too well.

🌿 What can help:

Ground yourself: Notice what’s around you — sights, sounds, textures.

Breathe intentionally: Slow exhale longer than inhale to calm your body’s alarm system.

Limit stimulants: Reduce caffeine or social media intake when you feel on edge.

Talk it out: Sharing how you feel can lighten the mental load.

If you live with ongoing anxiety, know that healing takes time and support. You are not broken — you’re learning new ways to soothe your system.

💬 What’s one thing that helps calm your mind when anxiety creeps in? Comment below — your strategy might help someone else, too.

From the team at New Vision Counseling Center, we want to recognize that for many, Thanksgiving isn't just a day of easy...
11/27/2025

From the team at New Vision Counseling Center, we want to recognize that for many, Thanksgiving isn't just a day of easy gratitude.

It’s a day that can bring a powerful mix of emotions: profound joy and connection, quiet loneliness, deep-seated grief, or sometimes, a tense sense of obligation.

Whatever you are feeling today is valid and welcome.

We encourage you to be gentle with yourself. If you need a moment of peace, step away. If you feel overwhelmed, take a walk. Your number one priority today is your mental and emotional well-being.

Be kind to yourself and prioritize peace.

Wishing you all a day filled with peace and genuine connection.

We all experience stress — tight deadlines, long to-do lists, full schedules. But when that stress doesn’t get relief, i...
11/24/2025

We all experience stress — tight deadlines, long to-do lists, full schedules. But when that stress doesn’t get relief, it can quietly shift into burnout.

Here’s the difference

🌿 Stress feels like:
- Too many responsibilities
- Racing thoughts
- Feeling anxious but still motivated
- Relief after rest or time off

🔥 Burnout feels like:
- Emotional and physical exhaustion
- Numbness or disconnection
- Loss of motivation or purpose
- Rest no longer feels restorative

Burnout often begins when we push through stress without slowing down — believing rest has to be earned. But your worth isn’t measured by your productivity.

✨ This is your reminder:
If you’ve been running on empty, it’s time to rest — not quit. Take a breath, step back, and reach out for support if you need it.

📌 Save this post for when you need a gentle reminder to reset.

Feeling keyed up? Your body is likely stuck in "fight or flight." This simple, evidence-based breathing technique is a p...
11/21/2025

Feeling keyed up? Your body is likely stuck in "fight or flight." This simple, evidence-based breathing technique is a powerful tool to quickly signal your nervous system to switch into "rest and digest" mode, bringing your stress level down fast.

How to Practice 4-7-8:

Inhale: Gently breathe in through your nose for a count of 4 seconds.

Hold: Hold that breath for a count of 7 seconds.

Exhale: Slowly exhale completely through your mouth with a "whoosh" sound for a count of 8 seconds.

Repeat this cycle 3 to 4 times. You can do this anywhere, anytime you feel stress beginning to bubble up. It’s simple self-care that makes a profound difference.

🧘 Tag a friend in the comments who needs to take a deep breath today!

November is Family Caregiver Appreciation Month — a time to recognize those who give their time, energy, and love to car...
11/19/2025

November is Family Caregiver Appreciation Month — a time to recognize those who give their time, energy, and love to care for others.

Whether you’re caring for a parent, partner, child, or friend, your role is one of compassion and courage. But it can also be exhausting — physically, emotionally, and mentally.

🌿 Here’s your reminder:
You can’t pour from an empty cup. Taking a moment to rest, breathe, or step outside doesn’t mean you’re neglecting your loved one — it means you’re sustaining yourself so you can continue to care with presence and love.

If you’re a caregiver, pause for a moment right now: unclench your jaw, relax your shoulders, and take one deep breath. You deserve that space.

💛 Let’s show some love:
Tag a caregiver you appreciate or comment “I see you” to honor their strength and selflessness.

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6311 E. Strickland St
Douglasville, GA
30134

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm

Telephone

+16788388333

Website

https://linktr.ee/newvisioncounselingcenter

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New Vision Counseling Center, LLC was founded in May 2008 by Kristy Christopher-Holloway, LPC. With the goal in mind to offer quality mental health services in a warm and friendly enviornment, Mrs. Christopher-Holloway was determined to service the needs of the community and started practicing in Douglasville, GA. In 2010 NVCC grew to become a group practice and again, in late 2010, NVCC opened it's 2nd location in Smynra, GA. With goals for expansion throughout the South, New Vision Counseling Center, LLC believes that therapy should be for those who need it, not just those who can afford it! To that end, Mrs. Christopher-Holloway maintains that in addition to self paying clients, NVCC will always accept insurance as well as offer reduced fees for clients in need. NVCC also believes in training of new professionals as they enter into the counseling field. New Vision looks forward to "Offering A New Vision To Meet Your Life's Destiny". To learn more about New Vision Counseling Center, LLC, it's Founder or it's great team, visit www.newvisioncounselingcenter.com or email help@newvisioncounselingcenter.com