Make It Mean Something Counseling Center, LLC

09/27/2025

📣 MEN—IT’S TIME.

The Resilient Man’s Journal is now available for Pre-Order.
Official Release: October 9, 2025

This isn’t just a journal. It’s your mirror. Your map. Your movement.
If you’ve ever felt the pressure to hold it all together while silently falling apart… If you’ve ever questioned your worth, your path, or your strength… If you’re ready to stop surviving and start healing—this is for you.

🧠 Reflect. 💪 Rebuild. 🚀 Rise.

Inside you’ll find:
Prompts that challenge and empower
Affirmations that speak to masculine resilience
Goal-setting tools rooted in purpose
A minimalist design that centers emotional safety

Whether you’re healing from heartbreak, redefining success, or just tired of carrying it alone—this journal meets you where you are and walks with you toward where you’re meant to be.

Created by Tatiana Aubrey licensed mental health therapist from Flint, Michigan, this is more than a product. It’s a movement to help men heal loudly, live boldly, and lead with truth.

🎯 Pre-order now. 📦 Ships soon. Start your journey October 9.

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09/02/2025

💛 Su***de Prevention Month: Stay. You Matter.

September is National Su***de Prevention Month—a time to speak boldly, love loudly, and remind each other that staying is an act of courage.

As a therapist, a designer, and a community advocate, I support these affirmation hoodies to hold space for the ones who feel invisible, overwhelmed, or unheard. Each hoodie carries a message that says: You are needed. You matter. You are not alone.

🧠 Whether you're walking through grief, supporting someone in crisis, or simply want to wear your heart on your sleeve—these hoodies are for you.

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Every purchase helps amplify the message: Stay. You’re not done yet.

📞 If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7.

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09/01/2025

Here are 10 practical things that can help people cope with anxiety and depression during the holidays:

1. Set Realistic Expectations

The holidays often come with pressure to be cheerful or have “perfect” gatherings. Remind yourself that it’s okay if things aren’t flawless. Focus on meaningful moments rather than perfection.

2. Create and Stick to a Budget

Financial strain can worsen anxiety and depression. Set a spending limit for gifts, travel, or events, and explore low-cost but meaningful options like handmade gifts, letters, or shared experiences.

3. Prioritize Rest

Holiday schedules can be overwhelming. Protect your sleep and downtime. A consistent sleep routine helps regulate mood and energy.

4. Say No Without Guilt

You don’t have to attend every event or meet every request. Practice saying no kindly but firmly, and honor your own needs.

5. Maintain Healthy Habits

Try to balance holiday treats with nourishing meals, stay hydrated, and move your body (walking, dancing, stretching). Small choices can support your emotional well-being.

6. Limit Alcohol and Caffeine

Both can heighten anxiety, disrupt sleep, and trigger mood swings. Enjoy in moderation or replace with calming teas, sparkling water, or festive non-alcoholic options.

7. Stay Connected (But Choose Wisely)

Isolation can worsen depression, but toxic or draining company can too. Spend time with supportive people, even if virtually, and reach out for connection when you feel lonely.

8. Build in Quiet Time

Schedule short breaks during the day to recharge—read, journal, breathe deeply, or simply sit in silence. These moments can ground you in the middle of holiday chaos.

9. Practice Gratitude and Mindfulness

Focusing on small positives (warm blanket, laughter, a kind message) can shift your mindset. Simple practices like mindful breathing or gratitude journaling ease stress.

10. Seek Professional Support

If anxiety or depression feels overwhelming, reach out to a counselor, therapist, or support group. Crisis hotlines and text lines are available if you need immediate help.

✨ Reminder: It’s normal to feel heightened emotions during the holidays. Being gentle with yourself is one of the most powerful coping tools.

09/01/2025

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Tatiana Aubrey, Licensed Professional Counselor, Flint, MI, 48532, (810) 544-4426, On the outside, everything looks fine: school assignments turned in, work shifts complete without a hitch, texts replied to with smile emojis. But inside, it’s different. Your heart races during quiet moments. Sleep...

09/01/2025

✨ They're here—two journals, one mission: healing with intention. I’m proud to share that both my teen and adult journals are now available on Barnes & Noble’s website. These aren’t just pages—they’re companions for reflection, resilience, and emotional clarity.

🌀 Make Your Own Happiness – for teens navigating big feelings, identity, and growth

🧠 A Mental Wellness Journal – for adults seeking calm, clarity, and reconnection

Each journal is designed with:
Evidence-based prompts for emotional regulation
Calming visuals to reduce overwhelm
Space to reflect, reset, and reclaim your story
Su***de prevention resources (teen edition)
Created with heart, rooted in clinical insight, and crafted to meet you where you are.

🛒 Grab your copies now:

👉 Make Your Own Happiness

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/make-your-own-happiness-tatiana-aubrey/1148005260?ean=9798319653581

👉 A Mental Wellness Journal

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-mental-wellness-journal-tatiana-aubrey/1148099569?ean=9798319659330

Let your healing be bold. Let your story mean something. 💛

A Mental Wellness Journal 30 days of reflection, resilience, and emotional clarity. This isn't just a journal-it's a companion for your healing journey. Designed as a 30-day experience, A Mental Wellness Journal blends therapeutic insight with creative reflection to help you reduce stress,...

08/12/2025

📣 I’m officially an author!
The Make Your Own Happiness Journal—a creative and empowering resource embraced by teens and young adults—is now available on Barnes & Noble:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/make-your-own-happiness-tatiana-aubrey/1148005260?ean=9798319653581

And there’s more: starting this Fall, students at Southwestern Classical Academy will be able to redeem their earned PBIS points to purchase the journal directly from their in-school store. To see this tool woven into a system that uplifts effort, emotional growth, and student voice is deeply meaningful.

And there’s more on the horizon with Barnes & Noble:

• Be on the lookout for the Mental Wellness Journal – A guide filled with practical advice, exercises, and insights to help you navigate life’s challenges, reduce stress and embrace your full potential.

• Also keep your eyes open for The Resilient Man Journal—a powerful journey to healing, strength and success, which is designed especially for men ready to reclaim their story.

Healing should be personal and always within reach. This is just the beginning.

Make Your Own Happiness is a guided journal designed to help you take back your joy, one intentional page at a time. Blending therapeutic insight with creative prompts, this beautifully crafted workbook invites you to reflect, reset, and reclaim your emotional well-being. Whether you're...

08/06/2025

I’m a firm believer that true blessings flow freely when you do things with no expectation in return. But also, when purpose leads the way, not recognition.

Let that sink in for a minute………

08/06/2025

Good Afternoon My Good People,

Before you pour into others, take a moment each day to check in with yourself and your mental health. You deserve the same care you so freely give.

08/05/2025

As of August 1, 2025, my heart is overflowing with gratitude—I've officially reached one year in private practice as a licensed therapist, serving some of the most incredible clients I’ve ever met. Many found me through Psychology Today, stepping into counseling for the very first time. Their courage to trust me with their healing journeys is humbling, and I don’t take it lightly.

In that time, I’ve been blessed to create a suite of therapeutic tools: an adult journal, a teen journal, a children’s mental health activity book, and a line of empowering apparel that speaks to every generation. Today, the journals arrived—and seeing them in hand is surreal. I’m so proud of this work, and I truly hope it resonates with everyone who uses it.

God’s grace has undeniably guided every step of this path, and I’m forever thankful for the opportunity to serve through the gifts He’s given me.

Up next? Expanding the apparel line, designing a journal specifically for men, and stepping into public speaking to help normalize and elevate mental health conversations.

To all my clients—you’re the real MVPs. I’m just here to walk beside you.

07/30/2025

🍂 Make It Mean Something Counseling Center, LLC
Empowering Healing for Every Season
🧠 Feeling overwhelmed as the seasons shift? Fall can stir up old memories, new transitions, and unexpected emotions. We're here to help you make sense of it—and make it mean something.

💬 Services We Offer
Individual Therapy (Teens & Adults)

Trauma-Informed Support

Identity Exploration & Life Transitions

Virtual & In-Person Options Available

📍Located in Flint, MI | 💻 HIPAA-Compliant Virtual Sessions | 🤝 Sliding Scale Available

🍁 Fall Special: Free 15-Minute Consultations

Start the season with clarity and support, contact us at
(810) 620-0716 or at makeitmeansomething80@gmail.com

07/28/2025

This hoodie has a lot of history, pain and passion behind it. It's the 1st one I ever created after my car accident, and I still wear it to this day and get tons of compliments!!!!
Get yours today at:

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Different colors available as well on the site

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07/28/2025

🛍️✨ Therapy but make it wearable.
From journals to statement shirts and glam-spooky apparel, Make It Mean Designs isn’t just a shop—it’s a mood, a movement, and a message.
🖤 For the wives who love hard 🖤 For Black men reclaiming their softness 🖤 For the healing journey with a twist of humor 🖤 For bold souls who want their outfits to SPEAK
Every piece was created with intention and a whole lot of heart.
💬 Tap the link. Browse the vibe. 🎯 Share with someone who needs a little emotional glow-up.
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