Center for Hope Counseling

Center for Hope Counseling Healing is a gift Center for Hope Counseling is located in Texas. For your convenience, Telehealth counseling is available.

Your hand finds your face again. That familiar gesture when your mind won't stop spinning.Overthinking isn't laziness or...
02/17/2026

Your hand finds your face again. That familiar gesture when your mind won't stop spinning.

Overthinking isn't laziness or weakness, it's your mind trying to protect you. But what if it's protecting you from the very thing you need most right now?

We know that anxiety, depression, and those racing thoughts often show up when life transitions feel heavy. Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, grief, or just trying to understand yourself better, you don't have to figure it out alone.

Evidence-based counseling paired with faith-informed care means you get professional support that honors both your mind and your whole self. Individual or relational sessions, in-person or online, all designed around what works for you.

Sometimes the breakthrough comes when you finally pause that mental loop and let someone listen. Really listen.

Ready to talk? DM to explore how counseling can help you move from overthinking to clarity.

Feeling overwhelmed? Hit pause and ground yourself right now with this simple trick – no fancy tools needed. 🌿5- Spot th...
02/14/2026

Feeling overwhelmed? Hit pause and ground yourself right now with this simple trick – no fancy tools needed. 🌿

5- Spot things you see,
4- Touch you can feel,
3- Hear sounds,
2- Smell scents,
1- Taste flavor.

Watch anxiety melt away in seconds, just like in this serene moment of meditation.

I'm Deidra-Ann Leiba, blending evidence-based counseling with faith-informed care to help you navigate anxiety, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm – in-person or online.

Ready for lasting calm and clarity? DM me or tap link in bio to start. Save this for your next stressful day! đź’«

Your heart whispers that you should be stronger, but your body says it needs rest. That tension? It's real, and you don'...
02/10/2026

Your heart whispers that you should be stronger, but your body says it needs rest. That tension? It's real, and you don't have to carry it alone.

Being faithful doesn't mean you have to do it all by yourself. Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is admit you're overwhelmed, ask for help, and choose to heal.

Whether it's anxiety that won't quiet down, relationships that feel strained, or the weight of life transitions catching up with you, there's space here to be honest about where you actually are—not where you think you should be.

Counseling grounded in both evidence and faith isn't about fixing yourself faster. It's about understanding yourself deeper. It's about reflecting, processing, and finding your way forward with someone who truly listens.

You deserve support that honors both your spiritual life and your emotional reality. Individual or relational sessions, in-person or online—flexibility that fits your life right now.

DM to explore how faith-informed counseling can help you move from overwhelmed to whole.

“I need time to think about that.”That sentence can feel uncomfortable—especially if you learned that quick replies equa...
02/07/2026

“I need time to think about that.”
That sentence can feel uncomfortable—especially if you learned that quick replies equal love or kindness.

But pausing doesn’t mean you don’t care. It means you care enough to respond honestly, not automatically 💭
Taking time helps your nervous system settle, your thoughts catch up with your emotions, and your answer come from clarity instead of pressure.

Healthy boundaries are often quiet. They’re calm, respectful, and don’t require over-explaining or guilt. They’re small acts of self-trust—and if this feels hard, you’re not broken. Many of us were never taught that slowing down is allowed 🌱

Save this for when you feel rushed to decide.
Share it with someone who needs permission to pause.
What’s one boundary you’re learning to practice right now? Tell us in the comments.

Your phone buzzes. Again. And you're running on empty before the day even starts.That constant ping of notifications, th...
02/03/2026

Your phone buzzes. Again. And you're running on empty before the day even starts.
That constant ping of notifications, the expectation of instant responses, the mental weight of always being "on"—it's exhausting. You're not lazy for feeling worn out. You're human.

This is what I see in my counseling practice every single day. People carrying the invisible burden of constant availability while their own needs go unmet. Anxiety creeps in. Relationships strain. You forget what it feels like to just... breathe.

Here's what I want you to know: being available doesn't mean being available all the time. Your peace matters. Your mental health matters. And sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is set a boundary—with your phone, with others' expectations, and with yourself.

You don't have to carry this alone. DM to learn more or check the link in bio to schedule a session.
Save this if you needed the reminder. Share it with someone who did.

02/01/2026

A book or quote that changed your perspective? đź“–

High achievers are often celebrated for their drive—but beneath the success, emotions can feel unsafe. When worth is ear...
01/31/2026

High achievers are often celebrated for their drive—but beneath the success, emotions can feel unsafe. When worth is earned through achievement, slowing down feels risky, rest feels unfamiliar, and vulnerability feels dangerous. 💭

This cycle is common: achieve to feel valued, avoid feelings to stay functional, feel emotionally unsafe, then push even harder. Not because you love pressure—but because achievement once became protection. For many, this pattern formed in environments where being strong, productive, or invisible felt necessary to survive. That’s not personality—it’s a trauma response.

Emotional safety isn’t weakness. It’s the ability to feel without fear of judgment or loss. When safety is missing early on, the nervous system leans on productivity instead of connection. Success may grow—but peace often doesn’t.

If this resonates, awareness is a powerful first step 🌱
Which part of this cycle feels most familiar to you?

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