M.B.S Whole Health

01/09/2026

✨ Now Licensed in the State of Michigan ✨

I am beyond proud and deeply honored to share that I am now officially licensed to provide therapy services in the state of Michigan and am currently accepting telehealth clients.

Serving my home state is incredibly meaningful to me. Michigan is where my roots were planted, where I was shaped, challenged, and supported, and where community poured into me in ways that made me who I am today. To now return in this capacity, offering care, healing, and support, feels like a full circle moment and a true privilege.

If you have been considering counseling, this may be your sign to take that next step. You do not have to carry everything alone. Support is available, and you deserve care that feels affirming, compassionate, and grounded in understanding.

✨ To get started:
• Request your first appointment at mbswholehealth.com/contact
• Or call our office directly at 682-292-8087

I would be honored to walk alongside you on your healing journey.

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01/02/2026

Happy New Year from M.B.S Whole Health and my family to you and yours.

As we welcome 2026, I am filled with gratitude for the trust, growth, and resilience shown by our community over the past year. This new year represents a fresh opportunity for healing, clarity, and intentional living.

At M.B.S Whole Health, we remain committed to supporting your mental, emotional, and overall well-being with compassion, integrity, and evidence-based care. I look forward to continuing this work together and walking alongside you in the year ahead.

Wishing you continued wellness, purpose, and peace throughout 2026.

— Natasha Montgomery, LPC-S
M.B.S Whole Health Counseling & Coaching Services

11/18/2025

11/12/2025

Today was supposed to be my focus day. I turned my phone off, ready to lock in, but instead, I ended up in my garden. The freeze had burned a lot of my leaves, so I started pruning. Then I saw my little watermelon. It had stopped growing weeks ago. Just one tiny fruit. Out of curiosity, I cut it open, and it was red, juicy, full of seeds, full of potential.

That moment stopped me. The watermelon had everything it needed to thrive, but it never reached its full size. And I realized I had done the same thing with my garden that I sometimes do in my life. I kept my seedlings in small pots too long because I was afraid to move them. I told myself I was protecting them, but really, I was avoiding the work it takes to clear space and move forward.

Somewhere in that tiny watermelon was a message. Growth cannot happen in comfort. You cannot bloom if you are afraid to leave the space where you feel safe. Protecting what you have planted too much can actually keep it from thriving.

I have been feeling like I am bumping up against a wall lately, full of ideas and vision, but stagnant. And I get it now. It is time to move my roots. To pull the weeds, do the work, and let God stretch me into a bigger garden. Because staying small feels safe, but it is also where things stop growing.

That little watermelon was my reminder. The potential is already in me. I just need to stop settling for spaces that can no longer hold who I am becoming.

08/27/2025

Healing the Root of Addiction Beyond Coping⁠
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🌱 Healing starts when we address why we need the coping tool in the first place.⁠
💡 The root matters more than the symptom.⁠
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✅ Action: Make a list of your stressors and one healthy way to handle each. Save this as a reminder.⁠
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📺 Watch Full TTHP Podcast on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT6Dt77DKbU⁠
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08/26/2025

Functioning But Barely Hanging On?⁠
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🌪 You can be “fine” on the outside while burning out inside.⁠
💡 That’s still burnout.⁠
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✅ Action: Schedule one non-negotiable rest activity this week. You deserve the pause.⁠
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08/23/2025

🍺 Just because it’s legal doesn’t mean it’s harmless.
💡 Alcohol misuse can sneak up on you especially when it’s socially accepted.

✅ Action: Track your drinks this week. The awareness may surprise you.

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08/21/2025

Yes, It's Natural But Also Addictive

🌿 Ma*****na can still be addictive if you dread going without it.
💡 “Natural” doesn’t always mean harmless.

✅ Action: Try one week without it and journal your experience.

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08/19/2025

Are You Chasing That Dopamine High?⁠
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🎯 Dopamine feels good… until your brain stops producing it naturally.⁠
💡 Balance pleasure with purpose.⁠
✅ Action: Schedule one joy activity this week that doesn’t involve your usual “go-to.”⁠
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Double tap if you needed this today.⁠
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08/19/2025

When a Coping Strategy Goes Too Far⁠
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✨ Coping becomes harmful when you can’t function without it.⁠
💡 Can you go 7 days without it?⁠
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✅ Action: Try a one-week reset and replace the habit with a healthier outlet. Your future self will thank you.⁠
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📺 Watch Full TTHP Podcast on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT6Dt77DKbU⁠
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08/18/2025

When "Treating" Yourself Becomes a Problem⁠
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🍷🛍 That “little treat” might feel harmless… until it starts running your life.⁠
💡 Rewards are fine, but when they become a need, it’s time to check in.⁠
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✅ Action: Skip your usual treat one day this week and notice how your mind & body react.⁠
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📺 Watch Full TTHP Podcast on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT6Dt77DKbU⁠
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Tag someone who needs this reminder.⁠
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08/16/2025

Addiction Goes Beyond Substances⁠
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📱🛍🍰 Shopping, food, social media- anything can be addictive if it’s your only coping tool.⁠
💡 Balance is everything.⁠
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✅ Action: Add one new healthy coping skill this week. What will yours be?⁠
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