At Ease Counseling, LLC

At Ease Counseling, LLC Lameka Childress, LICSW & Veteran. Serving veterans since 2016 via United Way & VAMC, I now lead At Ease Counseling.

I offer remote care for PTSD, depression, and emotional overload. Regain your peace—reach out today to start your path to thriving.

Depression doesn’t always look like sadness.Sometimes it looks like exhaustion. Disconnection. Numbness.Anxiety isn’t ju...
02/25/2026

Depression doesn’t always look like sadness.
Sometimes it looks like exhaustion. Disconnection. Numbness.

Anxiety isn’t just “worrying too much.”
It’s racing thoughts. Tight chests. Always bracing for what could go wrong.

PTSD isn’t about being “stuck in the past.”
It’s your nervous system trying to protect you from something it never fully processed.

And none of it makes you weak.

At At Ease Counseling, we provide a safe space to:

🖤 Understand your triggers
🖤 Calm your nervous system
🖤 Process trauma at your pace
🖤 Break free from survival mode
🖤 Rebuild a sense of safety within yourself

You deserve more than just coping.
You deserve relief.
You deserve peace.

At Ease.
Stand down.
Heal.

📍Now accepting new clients
📩 DM to inquire
🔗 Link in bio

We've all heard them-the whispers that therapy is only for a "crisis" or that we should be able to "pray away" our heavi...
02/16/2026

We've all heard them-the whispers that therapy is only for a "crisis" or that we should be able to "pray away" our heaviest burdens.

At At Ease Counseling is retiring these myths for good.🕊️

Healing isn't about being "broken", it's about being brave enough to look at your patterns and say, "I want something better for myself." Whether you are navigating a difficult season or simply want to stay whole in a chaotic world, you don't have to carry the weight alone.

Which of these myths have you felt held you back?
Let's talk about it in the comments.👇🏽

🔗Ready to start? Click the link in our bio to book your initial consultation. Now accepting new clients.


02/16/2026

Prayer and therapy? They belong in the same room. 🙌🏾

Faith guides you. Therapy equips you. You don't have to choose one or the other-and you definitely don't have to carry the weight alone.

🔗Ready to heal? Link in bio to schedule a session.

🕊️At Ease. Stand down. Heal.


🖤 Dear Black Woman,You were taught to survive.But you were not created just to endure.Somewhere along the line, “being s...
02/14/2026

🖤 Dear Black Woman,

You were taught to survive.
But you were not created just to endure.

Somewhere along the line, “being strong” meant being silent.
It meant carrying what broke the women before you.
It meant praying through pain but never processing it.

But healing is not betrayal.
Boundaries are not disrespect.
Rest is not laziness.

This is what generational healing looks like:
Therapy.
Truth-telling.
Softness without apology.
Peace without permission.

The cycle doesn’t continue through you.
It breaks.

At Ease. Stand down. Heal.

If this spoke to you, save it.
If this is your season of breaking cycles, share it.

✍🏽 Permission Slip – ApprovedToday, you are officially excused from:☐ Overexplaining yourself☐ Carrying what was never y...
02/11/2026

✍🏽 Permission Slip – Approved

Today, you are officially excused from:
☐ Overexplaining yourself
☐ Carrying what was never yours
☐ Being strong when you’re actually tired

You ARE permitted to:
☑ Rest without guilt
☑ Ask for help
☑ Heal at your own pace

Signed,
Your Nervous System



Save this for later. Share it with someone who needs permission today.

Focus on the Step, Not the Mountain ⛰️It’s easy to look at the week ahead and feel like you're staring at an uphill clim...
02/08/2026

Focus on the Step, Not the Mountain ⛰️

It’s easy to look at the week ahead and feel like you're staring at an uphill climb. But remember, "the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time."

At Ease Counseling works with you to break down the overwhelming into the manageable. Healing and growth are marathons, not sprints. Use this Sunday to rest your feet and clear your vision so that when Monday comes, you aren't just moving—you’re moving with purpose.

Wishing you a Sunday of restoration and a Monday of clarity.

02/06/2026

Sometimes the most healing thing we can do is pause.

Take a breath.

And remember—God is near, even here.

At At Ease Counseling, support is available for your mind, body, and spirit. 🤍






Midweek is a powerful time to reset.Take a deep breath. Release what you can’t control. Reconnect with what brings you c...
02/04/2026

Midweek is a powerful time to reset.

Take a deep breath. Release what you can’t control. Reconnect with what brings you calm.
You are allowed to prioritize your mental and emotional health without guilt.

Peace is not something you find—it’s something you practice.

As you move through the rest of this week, may God grant you clarity where there is confusion, strength where you feel weak, and peace that surpasses all understanding.

At Ease Counseling is honored to walk alongside you on this journey. 🤍












They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step—and today, I’m pausing to celebrate 100 of them. 👣I sta...
02/02/2026

They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step—and today, I’m pausing to celebrate 100 of them. 👣

I started At Ease Counseling with a simple mission: to provide a safe, structured space for Veterans and individuals to navigate anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Seeing 100 of you join this community means so much to me.

Whether you are here for resources, encouragement, or to start your own healing journey, I am honored to have you in this space.

Thank you for being part of the At Ease family! 🫶🏽🤗🥳

Finding Your Sunday StillnessSunday is often called a "day of rest," but for many, it can be shadowed by the "Sunday Sca...
02/01/2026

Finding Your Sunday Stillness

Sunday is often called a "day of rest," but for many, it can be shadowed by the "Sunday Scaries"—that creeping anxiety about the week ahead. At At Ease Counseling, I believe your Sunday should be a sanctuary, not a countdown.

Take a moment today to practice intentional grounding. Before the busy pace of Monday begins, try these three simple steps to find your "ease":

• Release the Replay: Acknowledge the hurdles of last week, then consciously let them go. You aren't defined by your previous to-do list.
• Small Joys Only: Engage in one activity today that has zero "productivity" value. Read for fun, sit in the sun, or enjoy a quiet cup of tea.
• Breath Work: If you feel your heart rate climb thinking about tomorrow, try the 4-7-8 technique: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, and exhale slowly for 8.

You’ve served others all week—now it’s time to serve your own peace of mind.

"Peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of Christ." Wishing you a restorative and gentle Sunday.

In the military, we never moved without a plan. We had an objective, a route, and a clear understanding of the terrain.A...
01/31/2026

In the military, we never moved without a plan. We had an objective, a route, and a clear understanding of the terrain.

At At Ease Counseling, I believe your mental health deserves that same level of tactical precision. Many people avoid therapy because they think it’s just "talking in circles." That’s not how we do things here.

What is Structured Care?

It is a goal-oriented approach to treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Here’s what it looks like:

• Assessment: We identify the specific "landmines" (triggers) that are stalling your progress.

• Targeting: We set clear, measurable goals. What does "better" actually look like for you?

• Ex*****on: We use evidence-based tools (like CBT) to rewire how your brain responds to stress.

• Review: We check our progress. If a strategy isn't working, we pivot.

Healing isn't a straight line, but it shouldn't be a maze, either. If you’re ready to stop wandering and start moving toward an objective, let’s get to work.

Ready for a mission-focused approach to your mental health? Click the link in my bio to schedule your remote session. Let’s get you back to a place of peace.

You made it! 🎉 Whether your week felt like a sprint or a slow crawl, you’re here, and that’s worth celebrating.At ‘At Ea...
01/30/2026

You made it! 🎉 Whether your week felt like a sprint or a slow crawl, you’re here, and that’s worth celebrating.

At ‘At Ease Counseling,’ I believe in celebrating the "micro-wins." Did you set a boundary? Take a 5-minute breather? Drink enough water? Those are the building blocks of a healthier you.

Throw a "🙌" in the comments if you’re proud of yourself for getting through the week!

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PO Box
Helena, AL
35080

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 9pm
Tuesday 6pm - 9pm
Wednesday 6pm - 9pm
Thursday 6pm - 9pm
Friday 6pm - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

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