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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.

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.

12/01/2025

The days after Thanksgiving can feel surprisingly heavy.

Even when the holiday was good, our minds and bodies can end up emotionally drained from all the rushing, the social energy, the expectations, and then the sudden quiet afterward.

If you’re feeling low, overstimulated, or just “off,” you’re not alone.
This dip is actually very normal, and it doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you.

As December begins, give yourself permission to slow down.
Rest. Breathe. Re-center.
Your emotional battery deserves time to recharge too.

And if the heaviness lingers or starts to feel overwhelming, reaching out for support can make a world of difference. 💛

11/26/2025

Being around family and friends this holiday week can be wonderful, but it can also bring moments of overwhelm. Even in the best environments, your body can feel the pressure before your mind does.

If you notice tension, irritability, zoning out, or feeling drained, that is your nervous system asking for a break. Listen to it. Step outside for a moment, breathe in quiet, or pause a conversation that feels too heavy.

Setting boundaries is not pushing people away. It is protecting your peace so you can show up as your best self.

If this season feels overwhelming, New Heights Counseling is here to support you.

11/21/2025

If you are tired of carrying it alone, New Heights Counseling is here to help you do the work without the weight. Call 850-757-9444

11/20/2025

Some people have the biggest hearts. They show up, say yes, and pour into others even when they are running on empty. Giving is a beautiful trait, but constantly overextending yourself can lead to exhaustion, resentment, and feeling invisible in your own life.

People who give too much often do it because they care deeply, want to avoid conflict, or feel responsible for everyone else’s emotions. Over time, though, this pattern can quietly drain your mental and emotional health. Healthy relationships require balance. Your needs matter just as much as the needs of the people you love.

Learning to set boundaries is not selfish. It is an act of self respect. It allows you to show up with a full heart rather than a depleted one.

Healing begins when you pause long enough to ask yourself what you need too.

If you find yourself stuck in cycles of over giving or people pleasing, therapy can help you build healthy boundaries, understand your patterns, and learn how to care for yourself without guilt.

New Heights Counseling is here to walk with you as you grow. Call 850-757-9444 to start today

11/19/2025

Gratefulness does not always come from big moments.
Sometimes it starts with a small shift in how we look at our day.

When we pause to notice what is good, what is steady, or even what simply kept us going, we begin to retrain the mind to look for hope instead of heaviness.

A simple tweak in mindset can make a real difference.

If you are going through something hard right now, you do not have to force positivity.

Try looking for one thing today that brought you comfort or strength. Even a small shift can begin to change the way you feel.

If you need help finding your footing, our therapists at New Heights Counseling are here to support you. You can reach us at 850 757 9444.

11/17/2025

A new week brings new opportunities to pause, breathe, and focus on what truly matters.

As we step into the days ahead, take a moment to notice the good around you and practice gratitude for the small things that bring comfort and connection. Gratitude helps our brains feel more grounded and can shift the tone of the entire week.

Wishing you a calm and hopeful start to your Monday

11/12/2025

Did you know that our mental and physical health are deeply connected?

When we feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, our bodies respond. Muscles tighten, sleep becomes restless, and we may even experience headaches or fatigue.

Caring for your emotional well-being can bring real physical relief too. Practices like mindfulness, therapy, and balanced self-care help reduce stress hormones and promote healing from the inside out.

If you have been feeling the weight of stress in your body, know that help is available. The team at New Heights Counseling is here to support your journey toward wellness in both mind and body.

Call or text 850-757-9444 to get started.

11/11/2025

Veterans Day reminds us of the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of all who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Because of their service, we live in freedom.

Thank you to every veteran, past and present, for your bravery and your commitment to protecting our nation.

11/10/2025

We all carry stress, whether it comes from work, relationships, or the long list of responsibilities that never seems to end.

Without a healthy outlet, that stress does not simply disappear. It builds up in the body and mind, leading to anxiety, irritability, poor sleep, and even physical tension.

Healthy outlets such as journaling, exercise, art, prayer, or talking with a therapist give your brain a safe way to process emotions and release built-up energy. They engage the parts of your brain that regulate mood and help lower stress hormones like cortisol. In simple terms, an outlet allows your mind to breathe.

If you are struggling to find what helps you decompress or you have been holding it all in, we can help.

Find your outlet. Find your peace.

Call or text New Heights Counseling at 850-757-9444 to schedule an appointment today.

11/05/2025

You do not have to just deal with it.

At New Heights Counseling, we are here to help you find healthy ways to manage stress and regain balance.

Call 850-757-9444 to connect with our team and take the first step toward relief.

11/04/2025

Did you know that Dr. Dorothea Dix (1802–1887) was one of the first major advocates for mental health reform in the United States?

Before her work, people struggling with mental illness were often kept in prisons or poorhouses with no treatment or compassion. Dorothea Dix spent years documenting these conditions and urging lawmakers to make change. Her dedication led to the creation of 32 state psychiatric hospitals and completely transformed how society viewed mental health care.

Because of her, the belief that people with mental illness deserve care, dignity, and understanding became a foundation of modern psychology.

Today, every counselor, therapist, and mental health professional continues that legacy. The work done in this field changes lives, offers hope, and reminds people that healing is possible when someone truly cares. 💙

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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

Website

https://florida-counseling.com/

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