New Heights Counseling & Consulting, LLC

New Heights Counseling & Consulting, LLC Enhancing people's lives for more than 20 years with individual, couples, and family counseling for anxiety, trauma, depression, and addiction recovery.

Services include counseling, consulting, and coaching.

As the year comes to a closeIt’s natural to reflect on where you’ve beenOn what challenged youWhat changed youAnd what y...
12/31/2025

As the year comes to a close
It’s natural to reflect on where you’ve been

On what challenged you
What changed you
And what you carried longer than you expected

Reflection doesn’t have to mean judgment
It doesn’t have to come with resolutions or pressure
It can simply be a quiet noticing

Noticing how you grew
How you adapted
And how you kept going, even when it was hard

Some chapters were joyful
Some were heavy
And all of them shaped you in ways worth honoring

As you step forward, take only what serves you
And let yourself rest from the rest

However this year met you
You did your best with what you had
And that is enough

Anxiety shows up in many waysRacing thoughtsTightness in your chestFeeling on edge for no clear reasonYou don’t have to ...
12/30/2025

Anxiety shows up in many ways
Racing thoughts
Tightness in your chest
Feeling on edge for no clear reason

You don’t have to push through it by yourself
Having support can make a real difference

We’re here to help

Please call 850-757-9444 or follow this link https://florida-counseling.com/staff/whitnie-scruggs/ to schedule your free 15 min consultation today

’Twas the night before ChristmasAnd all through the placeEveryone’s nervousAnd losing their paceThe to do lists were lon...
12/24/2025

’Twas the night before Christmas
And all through the place
Everyone’s nervous
And losing their pace

The to do lists were long
The patience was thin
The wrapping was crooked
And stress settled in

Thoughts started racing
Sleep wouldn’t stay
Anxiety whispered
You’re behind anyway

But pause for a moment
Unclench your jaw
Drop your shoulders
Breathe once more

You don’t need perfection
Or holiday cheer
To deserve a little calm
At the end of the year

So be kind to your mind
And gentle with you
Healing counts too
As something to do

Merry Christmas Eve
From our hearts to you

When life feels heavyServing others through random acts of kindness can help shift our focusIt does not erase our strugg...
12/23/2025

When life feels heavy
Serving others through random acts of kindness can help shift our focus

It does not erase our struggles
But it can create meaning
Connection
And a reminder of our strengths

Small acts of kindness often strengthen us as well
Emotionally
Mentally
And relationally

Sometimes giving to others becomes a quiet way of caring for yourself too

A gentle reminderYou don’t have to rush through this seasonCaring for yourself can look like slowing downNoticing small ...
12/18/2025

A gentle reminder
You don’t have to rush through this season

Caring for yourself can look like slowing down
Noticing small moments
And giving yourself permission to pause

Rest is not falling behind
It is part of staying well

Please call us at 850-757-9444 to find out more
12/16/2025

Please call us at 850-757-9444 to find out more

Pain is never something we ask forBut it can still lead us somewhere meaningfulIt means that even in the hardest moments...
12/15/2025

Pain is never something we ask for
But it can still lead us somewhere meaningful

It means that even in the hardest moments
There is still room for growth
For clarity
For learning what your mind and body need to feel safe again

Pain often teaches boundaries
It shows us what we can no longer carry
And what we are allowed to release

Healing is not about rushing to feel better
It is about honoring what you have been through
And choosing support as you move forward

You do not have to make sense of the pain right away
You only have to know that you do not have to carry it alone

Support is here when you are ready - https://florida-counseling.com/staff/whitnie-scruggs/

12/10/2025

At New Heights Counseling, we offer the support, tools, and guidance to help you strengthen your mental well-being.

There is hope, even when life feels heavy. You don’t have to navigate this alone.Call 850-757-9444 for more information ...
12/09/2025

There is hope, even when life feels heavy. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Call 850-757-9444 for more information or to get connected with support.

12/06/2025

New Heights Counseling therapists are here when you’re ready to talk. You’re not alone. Call (850) 757-9444.

Your brain can’t tell the difference between imagining a calming moment and actually experiencing one.That means visuali...
12/04/2025

Your brain can’t tell the difference between imagining a calming moment and actually experiencing one.

That means visualizing yourself in a peaceful place like a beach, a quiet room, or a safe memory can physically help your nervous system relax.

A few slow breaths + a calming image = a real shift in how your body feels. Try it right where you are… even a 10-second pause can calm your whole nervous system.

Grounding is a calming skill that helps bring you back into the present moment by using your five senses.When anxiety, o...
12/02/2025

Grounding is a calming skill that helps bring you back into the present moment by using your five senses.

When anxiety, overwhelm, or racing thoughts show up, this simple exercise can help your mind and body feel more steady and in control.

Try the 5–4–3–2–1 method:

5 things you can see
4 things you can touch
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste

This technique gently guides your attention away from stress and back to what’s real, safe, and right in front of you.

Address

1992 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Suite 1057
Fort Walton Beach, FL
32547

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18507571552

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