Empowered Hope Counseling and Wellness, LLC

01/31/2026

Life isn't a race, although societal expectations often seem to dictate that it is. It's also not a one-size-fits-all journey. God doesn't rush our becoming. Each path you're on unfolds in its own sacred timing, uniquely shaped just for you. As you move forward, in your progression, savor the richness of your unique story...the one being written with intention and care.

There'll be moments in your life when you "inadverdently" find yourself on the "scenic route" (and almost always when you least expect it). These seeming detours aren't delays, but often the very places where growth, healing, and deeper awareness are formed. Along the way, you'll pass many mile markers...some tender, some painful, some profoundly beautiful...each one shaping your capacity to endure, to hope, and to trust.

Soak it allllllllllll in: The good, the hard, the messy, and the lovely. I encourage you to hold space for these places in your life. Mindful presence is where meaning is formed, so I invite you to sit with this shaping taking place, sustained by the assurance that God is walking beside you every single step of the way. No matter your pace, move purposefully, mindfully, and intentionally.

You aren't behind.
You aren't lost.
You are being led.
Your unique journey is unfolding exactly as it needs to, carrying you toward growth, restoration, and wholeness.

This is your magnificent journey.
This is your marvelous life...held, guided, and anchored by Him.

"In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps," Proverbs 16:9 (NIV).

01/29/2026

The deep wounds from feeling unloved can become internalized and shape how we see ourselves. Please know that these are learned wounds, NOT truths about who you are.

Your worth was never assigned by others...your worth was established by God.

You were created with intention, dignity, and inherent value.

No broken relationship, unmet need, or painful experience can ever diminish that. I invite you to lean into the awareness that no human relationship can revoke God's unchanging and unfailing love for you.

God’s love is constant, secure, and never dependent on how others have treated you. Hold space for these words He promises: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have continued my faithfulness to you,” Jeremiah 31:3 (ESV).

Healing invites both compassion for the wounded parts of you and a return to the truth: You are held, known, and so very deeply loved...always.

01/22/2026

"WHEN GRIEF COMES BEFORE GOODBYE"
A Faith-Centered Reflection of Anticipatory Grief
Written by Fellow Journey-er Tammy Morrison, LPC

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you,” Isaiah 43:2.

Anticipatory grief is the grief that begins before loss is final and, ohhhhhh, what a beast it is to carry. You aren’t imagining the weight. You’re not weak for feeling it early. Anticipatory grief is grief already in motion…grieving what is changing, what may be lost, what can’t be stopped.

When someone you love is seriously ill or nearing the end of life, you may find yourself grieving while still caring, hoping, and showing up each day. It's heartbreaking and can leave you feeling anguished.

Please let me normalize some of these feelings you're likely experiencing:
- Sadness mixed with love, fear, or guilt
- Emotionally exhausted or overwhelmed
- Afraid (sometimes, debilitating fear) of what is coming
- Unsure of how to help or what to say
Please hear my heart sharing that these responses are normal. Loving deeply often means your grieving will begin early.

WHAT GOD PROMISES
Isaiah 43:2 doesn’t whatsoever deny suffering. It acknowledges that there will be waters and fire…times that feel overwhelming and pain-filled. God promises us presence, not prevention. He says: “I will be with you.”

This promise is for you, not just your loved one you're in the process of losing. God sees the weight you carry and the love you give. You’re not expected to be endlessly strong or have all the answers. God is near to you in this season. He is, quite literally, as close as the air that you breathe.

When experiencing anticipatory grief, loneliness so often compounds the pain. Others may not understand why you're already grieving. God responds with nearness...He promises:
"I will be with you.
Not ahead of you.
Not waiting on the other side.
With you. Here. Now. In the waiting."

WORDS OF COMFORT FOR YOUR GRIEVING HEART
Hold space for these life-sustaining truths:
- You are allowed to grieve now
- You don’t have to be perfect or say the right thing
- Feeling tired or overwhelmed doesn’t mean you are failing
- Taking care of yourself is part of loving well
- God is present, even in the midst of your uncertainty and fear

A SIMPLE GROUNDING REFLECTION
When emotions feel heavy:
1. Place both feet on the ground
2. Place your hand on your heart
3. Take a slow breath in
4. Exhale fully
5. Whisper or think: “God, be with me…help me know You are near.”
Repeat this as often as you feel the yearning to be comforted.

A GENTLE, CLOSING PRAYER FOR THIS SEASON
God,
You see the love and grief I carry.
When I feel overwhelmed or afraid,
remind me that I am not alone.
Hold both me and the one I love in Your care.
Give me strength for today and peace for what I cannot control.
Amen.

You don’t have to walk this road alone. God meets you in the waiting, and He can help you carry what feels too heavy. Even when words fail, when prayer feels thin, when grief arrives before the goodbye…He remains present, steady, and faithful. Lean on Him.

Support from trusted people, faith leaders, or professionals can help carry what feels too heavy. Reach out if your heart is longing for someone to unpack and process this transition of life with you.
tammy@empoweredhopecounseling.com
512-764-1292
www.ehcw.life

01/20/2026

✨ IT'S SO EXCITING...THE WEBSITE'S LIVE! ✨
Check it out and let me know what you think. I'd love to hear your thoughts! www.ehcw.life

01/15/2026

Hello, and welcome to this space! I appreciate your pause to check things out. Let me share a bit about me, since it's been a little while.

My name is Tammy Morrison, and I'm the proud owner and clinical therapist of Empowered Hope Counseling and Wellness, LLC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas, specializing in trauma. I am EMDR trained and a Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider.

I have more than 30 years of experience in education and counseling. I'm so proud to share that I just recently officially retired from the education world, where I served in my early days as a high school English teacher, an administrator, a school counselor, then as a school-based therapist.

My professional journey in counseling first began as a school counselor before transitioning fully into the mental health field several years ago. Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of serving in community settings, church ministry, a wonderful group practice, as well as working as a traveling marriage intensive therapist. Several years ago, I formed my own private practice, which has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. All of my incredibly flavorful experiences have helped shape me into the clinician I am today, giving me such a broad overview of working alongside some beautiful humans.

I am married to an incredible man who has spent his career in a helping profession as a first responder. Having lived life with a front-row seat to this high calling, all first responders—police, fire, and EMS (and their families)—hold a special place in my heart. My husband now serves our community in what he affectionately calls a “law-enforcement adjacent” role, and we remain deeply committed to supporting those who serve.

Outside the therapy room, I cherish time with our grown kids, precious grands, and our two Boston terriers. I love traveling with my family, discovering new places to eat, cooking, and reading voraciously. My absolute favorite thing in the world, though, is sitting beside a roaring firepit where I can bask in and embrace stillness and solitude (if you've ever been my client, you know this full-well and have probably done a "growth opportunity" assignment related to releasing and letting go).

As a clinician, my approach is eclectic and relational, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as CBT and EMDR, while being deeply informed by Christian principles. My personal faith reflects my relationship with Jesus, and I am transparent about this so I can faithfully serve those seeking care that honors their values. At the same time, all clients are welcomed and held in the highest professional regard, regardless of religious background or affiliation.

What you can expect from me:
- I am kind
- I am honest
- I am warm
- I am direct
- I am real

Empowered Hope exists to provide meaningful resources and pathways for healing. I see children and adolescents ages 10-17; individuals 18+, and couples. My heart as a therapist is to empower all of my clients to:
- deepen self-awareness
- reconnect in relationships
- find healing from past and present hurts
- access peace, joy, and HOPE (my personal favorite word...I mean, I did, after all, name my private practice Empowered Hope)!

I offer in-person sessions in my Georgetown office, as well as telehealth services for Texas residents through a HIPAA-compliant platform. I enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life, with particular passion for journeying alongside:
- educators
- mental health professionals and therapists
- first responders and their families
- church ministry staff and their families

I invite you to reach out to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation, or feel free to use me as a referral resource. Check out my website for more info: www.ehcw.life tammy@empoweredhopecounseling.com 512-764-1292

I look forward to connecting with you. Be well, beautiful people...I am always cheering you on!

01/13/2026

01/10/2026

As the cold front settles in this weekend, let me gently invite you to slow down & snuggle up.

Wrap yourself in warmth, move a little softer, & offer yourself some grace. What would it be like if you let that grace replace pressure & let kindness replace self-criticism?

Sip something warm, b-r-e-a-t-h-e deeply, & allow yourself to rest & refill. You deserve it. You really do.

Get cozy & be well, beautiful people.

01/05/2026

PERSPECTIVE: BLOCKS OR STONES?

Based on your own personal experiences, it’s quite possible that 2025 has been a difficult year. It’s also quite possible that the end of this year looks very different than the end of last year. And now, as 2026 has already rolled into the first week, everything may feel heavy, or even bleak, from where you’re standing.

Let’s talk for a moment about perspective.

The Latin root of the word perspective means “to look through.” How you view the world, how you “look through” things, is shaped by many factors, including:
- your life experiences
- your values
- your current state of mind
- the assumptions you bring with you
- a whole host of other influences

Your perspective is the lens through which you view allllll the things in your life. It can be the difference between seeing an ordeal or discovering an adventure. It often determines whether you REACT or RESPOND (now that’s a conversation for another day).

While you can’t know what tomorrow holds or even what it will look like, one truth remains: Through it all, you get to decide how you allow events to affect your life.

As you reflect on the memories and moments of this past year, I invite you to consider a perspective my daddy always shared (he truly was such a wise man):

“Stumbling blocks or stepping stones? You get to choose.”

When I was a younger woman, this saying nearly always made me feel downright frustrated...arrrrggghh. I didn’t like being told that I got to choose. As much as I honored my dad’s wisdom, sometimes I just wanted to sit on my pity-pot, wallering in my pain. It took many years for me to realize the truth he was trying to provide for me: I really do possess the power of choice.

Through it all—through everything—what would it look like for you to intentionally step into this new year with a fresh perspective? What if you grew curious about the possibility of pivoting from seeing stumbling blocks to noticing stepping stones laid before you?

If you’d like a safe space to unpack and process your perspective on life, I’d love to visit with you. I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation and would be honored to connect. Reach out!

512-764-1292
tammy@empoweredhopecounseling.com

I am cheering you on in the pursuit of a healthy, hope-filled New Year!

01/05/2026

POLL QUESTION
Restored & Rooted Connected Conversations
I'm facilitating a 6-week faith-based women's support group, a sacred space for women who feel weary, overwhelmed, anxious, or burned out.

If you joined our upcoming women’s support group, how would you prefer to attend?
🪴 In-person support group
💻 Virtual support group

Please share your thoughts. If you're interested, feel free to reach out. Timeline for group will be February-March; cost $50/week. More info to come...stay tuned. I look forward to hearing your thoughts! tammy@empoweredhopecounseling.com

01/01/2026

Dear 2026, come on in…you are welcome in this space!

You are filled with so many unknowns, unanswered questions, and moments we can’t yet imagine.

It’s hard to wrap our minds around what you will hold, what challenges we'll face, or what joys just might happen to surprise us along the way.

But no matter what comes, we step into you with faith, trusting that God is already present in all of our tomorrows and will travel this journey right by our side.

As we face you, 2026, we will intentionally pursue:
- our hearts being set on healing what has been wounded, weary, or waiting for restoration
- moving forward, choosing grace over fear, hope over despair, and trust over control

Even when this road brings uncertainty and feels unclear, we believe God is still at work, gently shaping beauty from every season, even if it means that beauty rises from ashes.

Here’s to meeting you, 2026, with HOPE and a heart open to growth, whatever comes our way!

12/30/2025

It's exciting! Not only a new website, but a new method of structured tier fee options beginning January 1st. Stay tuned!